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Ten Sweet Spots: Divine Desserts Worldwide

If you are anything like me, you would travel to the end of the earth for the ultimate tasty treat. When traveling, I always seek out the best and sweetest places to indulge my love of all things dessert. Here are a few of my all time favorite ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  23 Oct 2009

Travel Gift Registries: Giving the Ultimate Wedding Present

Toaster or Tahiti, flatware or Fiji, bedding or the Bahamas? It's your big day, so spend time in the perfect destination rather than spending it returning unwanted carving knives and duplicate glassware. Although not a new concept, travel gift ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  23 Oct 2009

Last-Minute Halloween Haunts in England, Ireland, and Romania

It isn't too late to book a quick jaunt to Europe to experience Halloween in a haunted hotel or a castle with a gory history. Several castles offer specially designed tours and Halloween themed events to get you into the spirit of the holiday. The ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  11 Oct 2009

Related Topics: William Wallace,  US Airways

Kids Eat and Stay for Free: Great Value or Money Grab?

Hotels and resorts are eager to bring in those family dollars and often, they are willing to forgo additional profit just to fill rooms. The "kids stay and eat free" promotion is nothing new, but is it a bargain, or just a way to lure you into staying ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  5 Oct 2009

Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

I have always been a strong advocate of private villa accommodation and wherever possible I try to track down one to stay in rather than settling for a basic hotel room. A villa can transform your vacation from an ordinary getaway shared with hoards of ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  29 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Google Inc.,  Sony

4 Ways to Have a Mexican Adrenalin Adventure

For many travelers, a vacation to Mexico means lying on a white sand beach and doing next to nothing while wearing next to nothing. But for a select few, heading south of the border is all about adrenalin-pumping adventure and extreme sports. Of course ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  25 Sep 2009

Back to Basics with Agritourism and Farm Vacations Across the U.S.

Looking for a greener vacation idea that will be both rewarding and affordable? The answer may lay only a short drive or flight away in the form of a farm vacation. Agritourism is on the rise with farm owners realizing the value their lifestyle has ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  24 Sep 2009

Discounted European Airfares and Getaways this Fall

Fall has the seemingly contradictory honor of being both the most economical and most attractive time to visit Europe. Airfares are significantly reduced, hotels offer lower prices, and best of all, the marauding summer crowds all but disappear as ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  22 Sep 2009

Spooky, Tasty & Furry: 5 Fall Festivals for Families

Nothing says a fall family getaway like a visit to working farm, a harvest festival, or a pre-Halloween haunted house or pumpkin patch. There are literally dozens of day trips or multi-day adventures throughout the country, from Maine to California, ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  14 Sep 2009

How to Avoid Orlando's Theme Park Money Pit

Eventually, most families with young children succumb to an Orlando vacation and for me, this summer was it. Even with all the forward planning, reservations, and online research, I still found a few surprises, several pitfalls and Orlando's ...

From CHARIS ATLAS HEELAN, Frommers,  14 Sep 2009

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