As I was hanging hundreds of feet above firm ground, dangling by two pieces of steel and preparing to plunge myself into the treetops of a Costa Rican rainforest, I thought of a former co-worker. During a company retreat, I had been stunned to discover that this New York City bred guy had never walked in the woods, or even stepped outdoors without shoes.
After your whirlwind wedding, your brain is going to be maxed out. That's when the honeymoon comes in handy. Get some much-needed R&R with your new spouse, but first, brush up on our honeymoon etiquette tips to make sure your romantic vacation goes off without a hitch.
DEFINING ECOTOURISM
The setting sun gilds the blond grasses covering the rolling hills of western Marin County, Calif. I am sitting on the front porch of the bunkhouse at Cow Track Ranch, rocking in a rickety yet comfortable chair and looking out at a herd of 160 Black Angus beef cattle.
Poker, once nearly muscled off casino floors by gimmicky table games and flashy slot machines, is hotter than ever in Las Vegas, thanks to the game's popularity on TV.
What's it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who has spent time in a spot you may want to visit.
Flying during the Labor Day weekend? You may find the airplane cabin a little less crowded than usual for peak holiday travel weekends.
You've trudged through the Louvre, ticking off the "Big Three" of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory as if they were tokens to collect on a very crowded treasure hunt, perhaps pausing to wonder - if Nike was so victorious, what happened to her head and arms?
Fall is one of the best seasons for deals in the Caribbean and Bahamas. Since this is also hurricane season, best to check hotel cancellation policies and details of your travel insurance before you book. Here are a few options. They aren't always cheap - but they are values, depending on your wallet. And if you don't find what you need here, ask whatever resort you choose; they're likely to have a deal.
