Watch in awe as titans shred giant waves during Van's Triple Crown of Surfing. (Credit: Karen Chan 16.)
By Jeff Helminak
Hawaii, known for its aloha spirit, beautiful beaches and Hawaii 5-0, will play host this November to dignitaries and guests from around the world at the 2011 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation in Honolulu. Don’t worry if you’re not attending – there’s still plenty of to do during the next few months. Here’s a list of a few favorite events coming up: (more…)
All about autumn: Plan a cheap Chicago vacation before the Bean gets iced over. Credit: Bosc d'Anjou.
By Valerie Moloney
As if Chicagoans don’t hear it enough already, the forecast just got more frigid for 2012. An AccuWeather.com meteorologist predicted that folks in the Windy City might “want to move after this winter.”
As a 9-year Chicagoan who’s endured cracked hands, high heating bills and a Snowmaggedon that swallowed a jillion cars on Lake Shore Drive, I won’t state the obvious. However I will say that fall is the most glorious time of year (read: it’s in the 70s today) and if you’re at all curious, now is the time to stroll through Millennium Park to snap a photo of Cloud Gate. You know, before it gets too cold. (more…)
Lounge at the Valley Ho in Scottsdale.
By Derek Brown
Sunglasses are required luggage to check into these hotels. The glistening pool water could be blinding. So pull up a chair, lather on the sunscreen and kick back at these 5 refreshing hotel pools. (more…)
The lovable 21c Museum Hotel hearts red penguins, some of the many pieces within these colorful digs.
By Kristin Dillon
Admit it. Your summer vacation wish list involves palm-studded beaches, swim-up bars, maybe even a theme park. That’s cool, but is there room to consider… Louisville, Kentucky? (more…)
Fourth of July fireworks over Washington, D.C. Credit: JoshuaDavisPhotography.
By Derek Brown
Celebrate America the Beautiful this Fourth of July in our nation’s capital. Wrapped in bunting, flags whipping in the wind and fireworks in the summer sky make it one of the most patriotic, colorful and popular times of the year to visit Washington, D.C. (more…)
In San Diego, the only way to cocktail is by rooftop at the Solamar's LOUNGEsix.
By Valerie Moloney
San Diego, once defined by Shamu and sailors, won’t be upstaged by its camera-ready SoCal sister, Los Angeles. A look inside three cheap San Diego hotels in the reigning neighborhood of hip — the Gaslamp Quarter — reveals big-city swagger with VIPs, stylish restaurants and look-at-me spaces to boot. (more…)
Celebrate a birthday vacation at Caesars Palace.
By Derek Brown
Everyone’s aging at the same pace, but not every adult embraces the birthday as a treat worthy of vacation. Las Vegas, the biggest adult playground, is a destination for every style, budget and generation. Fantastic food, cheap Las Vegas hotels and more games than one could ever play as a kid abound. Las Vegas birthday parties are about fun, friends and not losing your ID. (more…)
Sunset from the Big Island. Credit: Alaskan Dude.
By Susan Johnston
Few places in the world offer as much variety and unspoiled natural beauty as Hawaii’s Big Island. Here you can snorkel or surf on the beach, take a helicopter tour above active volcanoes, and actually see snow atop Mauna Kea, which houses the world’s largest observatory, all without leaving the island. Here are three Hawaii hotels for your next vacation. (more…)
The post-Disneyland fun continues from the rooftop pool at Carousel Inn -- literally across the maingate.
By Valerie Moloney
Whether in a crowded restaurant waiting area or standing in line at the Teacups, we’ve all been witness to a child about to have a meltdown. Cue shrills of frustration in all octaves, and ones you never knew existed. Cue kicking and screaming, and my personal favorite: the throwing of objects, from sippy cups to Dad’s new sunglasses.
The child needs a nap – pronto.
In Disneyland and its sister California Adventure, parents can find relief in knowing that three cheap California hotels are within walking distance of the theme parks. And when we say close, we mean across-the-maingate close on South Harbor Boulevard. Because if you’re going to plan your vacation in the Happiest Place on Earth, you better be prepared for when your little mousketeer isn’t so happy. (more…)
Cancun under a C-note: Gran Melia Cancun treats guests to all-inclusive luxury for under $100 a night.
By Vince Font
A hundred bucks doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to in today’s world, but believe it or not it’s still possible to score cheap Cancun hotels without even hitting the centennial mark for a night’s stay. One such place is the Gran Melia Cancun Beach and Spa Resort, which on first view might give you cause to think you were quoted the wrong price. This place certainly doesn’t look like a cheap hotel – and it’s anything but. (more…)
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