Riverboatin' on The Historic Delta Queen
Carol and Ray go slow... no casino, no kids, no t.v. and no phone; no midnight buffet, no pool games, no neon-lit atrium. Is this cruising? No, it's Riverboatin' along the Mighty Mississippi.

Absolutely Useless Travel Trivia
We have decided to start the New Year on a light note, so you have time to properly work off the holiday season without too much thought. Enjoy.

Ocean Villas at Westin Rio Mar Beach
For families, beach bunnies, honeymooners... these villas in Puerto Rico leave nothing to be desired.

Bananas Foster from Celebrity Cruises Millennium
Theirry Houlbert, the pastry chef aboard Celebrity Millennium, is a master of his craft and a manipulator of our tastebuds. He shares the ship's signature dessert recipe with us. Yum!

Oceania Cruises Regatta
Oceania Cruises brings class, style, elegance and gastronomic excellence to its fleet of three ships, carving a niche in the "premium" cruise market.

"Girls' Weekend Away" at The Spa at Pinehurst
Three "girlfriends" leave their guys behind and head off to heaven on earth, just an hour away from the Triangle.

Visit Winston Salem
Carol and Ray take off, map in hand, to explore the cultural wealth located just up the road a piece...

Hôtel Majestic Barrière, Cannes, France
Dwight Brown chronicles the delights of this gorgeous Bell Epoque hotel on the French Riviera.

Grand Case Beach Club, St, Martin, French West Indies
"Perfection" comes in many forms. This small beachfront resort is... perfect.

Pechanga Resort and Casino
Southern California's inland valley boasts wineries, antiques, great golf and this deluxe casino resort and spa.

Boutique Hotels
What the heck is a "boutique hotel," and why should you care?

A Taste of ... Grand Lido Negril
Carol and Ray visited the resort last summer, just in time for its Epicurean Weekend. They offer a review of the experience and of the celebrity chefs with whom they shared food and drink.

Winter Romance
Go ahead, do something impetuous and romantic. Light those fires during the cold winter months.

On the Ave Hotel
This fun and funky hotel on the Upper West Side of New York City is reasonably priced and perfectly suited to its neighborhood.

Sleeping Around
Visit our sister site for info on Spring Break, cruises, hotels and resorts, and practical information.

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