To Aspen in summer when it’s affordable

To Aspen in summer when it’s affordable

There’s no better place to combine activity and indulgence than in Aspen in summer. And it won’t bust your budget either. The Little Nell, for example, is offering free room nights and fly-fishing excursions, with rates as much as half-off peak winter rates. You can save even more on a condo rental in Aspen or Snowmass,

Three days at Beaches Ocho Rios in sunny Jamaica

Three days at Beaches Ocho Rios in sunny Jamaica

When we arrived at Beaches Ochos Rios, the welcome staff immediately swept Jude up to get ready for the carnival parade with the Sesame Street characters. She was given a glittery crown and had her face painted right off the van. She instantly forgot about the long day of travel and was immersed in the fun and activities.

Five vacation ideas guarantees to please for Father’s Day

Five vacation ideas guarantees to please for Father’s Day

Forget the new slippers. Dad certainly won’t want another tie. And he can choose his own books. This Father’s Day, get Dad something he’s guaranteed to love–a special experience on your next vacation. Here are five we think are guaranteed to please:

Families flock to the Caribbean for great deals in summer

Families flock to the Caribbean for great deals in summer

In summer, you’ll find cheaper air fares to the Caribbean than in winter, too, which will enable you to experience more far-flung locales. Look for deals in the Bahamas, for example, that include free airfare from Nassau to the outer islands. But be forewarned that especially if you plan to travel in August or September, a tropical storm might rain on your parade.

Al Fresco Family Fun on Lanzarote

Al Fresco Family Fun on Lanzarote

The Canary Islands and Lanzarote in particular, are in many ways the ideal location for an unforgettable family holiday. For a start there’s the weather.

Whitewater Rafting and other Adventures in Wild (and Wet!) West Virginia

Whitewater Rafting and other Adventures in Wild (and Wet!) West Virginia

The sun is warming us with brief guest appearances through the clouds, and the cool river water running though the deep canyon is not too high but not too low. The conditions are perfect for a day of whitewater rafting on West Virginia’s New River Gorge National River with River Expeditions outfitters.

Norwegian’s Breakaway takes the Big Apple to sea

Norwegian’s Breakaway takes the Big Apple to sea

This ship is such a big deal for The Big Apple that Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand for the christening earlier this month, noting that New York City welcomed nearly 600,000 cruise ship passengers in 2012. The ship celebrates its NYC connection with bright Peter Max art of the N.Y. skyline and Lady Liberty on the hull. And you can’t beat sailing right by the Statue of Liberty either!