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World's Greatest Diving Spots

Pristine coral reefs, kelp forests, and sunken battle ships all make for epic dive destinations from Mexico to the Marshall Islands. Kicking to swim toward the shipwreck, Dan Orr descends...

4 Airline Booking Secrets

If my e-mail inbox is any gauge of the current climate, travelers are looking for ways to cut costs on airfare. I’ve gotten lots of questions lately about “consolidator” fares. Do the bucket shops...

Kenya drops visa fee

Kenya has slashed its visa cost for UK nationals by 50%, from US$50 (£35) to US$25 (£18); fees will be waived completely for children under 16.

No one yet has any real idea about when the global financial crisis will end, but one thing is certain: government budget deficits are headed into the stratosphere. Investors in the coming years will need to be persuaded to hold mountains of new debt.

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Dominica

Dominica is arguably the best all-around adventure vacation island in the Caribbean, with gorgeous reefs, plenty of tropical lush rain forests, hiking, waterfalls, warm water springs, splendid fruits and vegetables and modest hotels, expect daytime temperatures in the 80s and night lows around 68 in winter and 73 in summer, although a few minutes up the mountain and into the cloud forest can chang...

Climate change forecasts are useless for policy making

Even as we struggle with serious global financial and economic difficulties, some people believe manmade global warming is a real problem of urgent concern. Perhaps this is because, almost every day, media outlets quote “experts” who predict that soaring temperatures, rising sea levels, increasing storms, prolonged droughts and other disasters will result from human activity.

Best Hotel Hot Tubs

Luxurious hot tubs from bucolic China to downtown Manhattan have more than warm water in common—the views are incomparable...

Best Affordable Beach Resorts

Fashionable beach retreats and bargains aren’t always mutually exclusive. From a sandy retreat in Mexico to a shingled Cape Cod inn, here are our favorites for $250 or less...

World's Craziest Party Towns

Go ahead—get crazy in these 10 festive hot spots around the globe. You won’t be alone. “Goths in black leather sit next...

Best Vintage Movie Theaters

From Hollywood to Shanghai, the show must go on at these old-time movie theaters. In the...

World's Strangest Hangover Cures

Broiling-hot saunas, sour pickles, Corpse Revivers...it seems every culture has its preferred morning-after remedy...

World's Coolest Buildings

Being cutting-edge doesn’t always mean scraping the sky. These 10 amazing buildings reflect the current cool in architecture...

10 commandments for cheaper travel

Go off-peak, or in the 'shoulder season' just before the masses arrive. For example, African safaris in the rainy season cost up to 40% less, and offer the chance to see more new-born animals; the Galapagos Islands in May are 20-30% cheaper than December / January or high summer - and offer warmer, calmer conditions

Unfreezing Credit

Little political enthusiasm exists for further support to the banking sector. One reason is that banks that received money in the initial rescues do not seem to have increased their lending, without which monetary and fiscal stimulus are unlikely to be effective. For banks to start lending again, even more intervention may be needed.

The government bailout: How good are the forecasts?

Assume that you are considering investing $700,000 and that this is a large sum for you. Experts give you the names of two reputable investment houses of long standing.

Tokyo Cuisine: Hip New Trends

In my work as a food writer I’ve suffered lost reservations and long waits for bad tables but never—never!—have I been subjected to the serial heartbreak I suffered at the door of a neighborhood pastry shop on my last visit to Tokyo.

Ready for a Long Flight?

Just in time for Baselworld 2009, Glashütte Original presents the next model in its successful line of pilot’s watches: the Senator Navigator Perpetual Calendar.

San Antonio’s Mission Trail

Remember the Alamo? Well, along with that veteran icon of downtown San Antonio are several other historical and captivating missions in nearby San Antonio...

12 Cool Places to Eat in Philadelphia

A truly memorable restaurant experience goes beyond the plate. From a church converted into a Creole restaurant and a century-old boat with multi-leveled...

Great Volcano Vacations

Check out the world’s hottest spots for spectacular views and lava-filled adventures.

World's Wackiest Theme Cruises

Chocoholics, Harley riders, and Star Trek fans can all find cruises that float their boats. You know you can cruise around...

Must-Avoid Spots for Singles on Valentine's Day

From candlelit restaurants to cozy ski lodges, here’s where singles should not be on the most romantic day of the year. Restaurants aren’t the only...

World's Strangest Candy

Put down the milk chocolate: When traveling, sample candies made with salt, chili, and mung beans. When Americans eat ...

World's Greatest Hotel Bartenders

Top mixologists from Beijing to the Big Easy are drawing thirsty crowds—and giving new cachet to hotels...

China-US Relations May Be Tested by Global Recession and Climate Change

U.S.-China expert says economic crisis and climate change will shape President Obama's relations with China.

Ross Begins Classes at a New 21st-Century Facility

In January 2009, the University of Michigan Ross School's new 270,000-square-foot building opened for classes.The Executive MBA Program will take place in these new facilities.

New Executive Director Takes the Helm at Wharton's Aresty Institute of Executive Education

Vice Dean Tom Colligan Appoints Judy McHugh Executive Director of the Wharton Executive Education Team

eBay Marketplaces President to Address Berkeley-Columbia Commencement

Lorrie Norrington, newly appointed president of eBay Marketplaces and one of Fortune magazine's 2008

Singita Game Reserves

The balance of hospitality, conservation and community is what sets Singita apart, and has been at our core from the very beginning. Since the early1900s, when the Bailes family first had the vision of what is Singita today, we have been able to share a unique part of the world in a manner which is highly respectful of the natural environment.

The Oberoi Udaivilas overview

Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellis...

50 Best Romantic Getaways

If love is a many-splendored thing—a multifaceted, kaleidoscopic experience that’s different for every couple—then so is the romantic vacation. There are almost as many definitions for a “great couples’ getaway”...

London's Best Retro Spots

From Fitzrovia to Covent Garden, London is embracing its charming—and sometimes cheeky—past. Every era, from the roaring ‘20s to the swinging ‘60s, is represented, with new takes on old-fashioned locales: chip and sweets shops...

How to Fly Coach in Comfort

Welcome to seat 22B. You’re wedged between a chatty couple, your seat won’t recline because you’re against the bathroom wall, your personal air nozzle and seat light are both broken, and the overhead bins were already full when you arrived. You read...

The Caribbean's Hottest New Hotels

Caribbean hotels have always been a reliable standby for tranquility, crystal-clear ocean views, and amazing beaches. But now, many of the tropical islands are seeing fresher, chicer hotels sprouting up, bringing a new level of luxury to the entire region...

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