Hotels/Accommodation

258 members Latest Activity: Sep 21, 2021

Mom-and-pops, chains, boutiques, big, fancy properties -- whatever's great!

Inns/Guesthouses/B&Bs

298 members Latest Activity: Aug 17, 2021

For those who want a lower-key, more intimate (and often less pricey) alternative to hotels, motels, and resorts.

Travel Jobs

74 members Latest Activity: Sep 7, 2021

A place for our members to post/respond to job openings & exchange tips & observations about the travel industry employment market.

Tunisia

23 members Latest Activity: Nov 18, 2021

Europeans have been flocking to these Mediterranean beaches for years. But other cool stuff to do in this French- and Arabic-speaking country -…

Movies & Travel

62 members Latest Activity: Nov 23, 2021 How many times have you seen a movie and said "I'd love to go there!" or "Hey, cool, I was there!"? Movies can both inspire travel dreams and bring…

History & Archaeology

135 members Latest Activity: Nov 1, 2021

Shovel bum or history buff, if exploring the past is a big part of travel's allure for you, here's how to save while doing it, from hamming it up…

Mexico

175 members Latest Activity: Sep 27, 2021

We've found this huge, diverse land to be an inexhaustible source not only of beachy vacation fun but urban sophistication; folkloric…

Australia

202 members Latest Activity: Nov 17, 2021

Spectacular vistas and unique wildlife, welcoming locals, fabulous wine country, cool cities (talkin' to you, Sydney!), bodacious beaches. So, to…

Voluntourism/Volunteer Vacations

85 members Latest Activity: Nov 5, 2021

Add extra meaning to your holiday by helping the communities you visit. There are plenty of volunteer travel outfits out there that can set it up.…

New Jersey

41 members Latest Activity: Nov 11, 2021 The Sopranos and the turnpike notwithstanding, it's called the Garden State because it really does have some lovely areas, especially down south and…

Colombia

51 members Latest Activity: Oct 6, 2021 Tough times largely behind it, this South American country is a stunner, from cosmopolitan Bogotá to the Andean cities of Cali and Medellín to the…

Theme/Amusement Parks

48 members Latest Activity: Oct 14, 2021

Especially for families, amusement parks the world over are a big part of vacations. Cutting-edge and old-fashioned, corporate behemoths to modest…

Ecotourism

371 members Latest Activity: Jul 22, 2021

Into the world's unspoiled natural places, with awe and respect. And if you're willing to give up your A/C and TV, you can even do a lot of it for…

Singapore

60 members Latest Activity: Oct 22, 2021

A prosperous, densely populated city-state hanging off the tip of Malaysia, Singapore offers a funky mix of modern and traditional, plus Chinese,…

Politics of Travel

54 members Latest Activity: Nov 14, 2021

Travel promotes freedom and understanding -- but human beings being what they are, all too often politics and conflict can get in the way. What do…

Belarus

15 members Latest Activity: Sep 22, 2021

Least changed of the ex-Soviet-bloc countries economically & politically, "White Russia" is worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood, with…

Family Travel

257 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2021

Hitting the road with the brood can strain anyone's wallet. Here are the whats, hows, and wheres that can stretch your family's travel budget.

Road Trip!

71 members Latest Activity: Aug 27, 2021

Round up the gang and start the ignition! Whether in your own backyard or halfway across the world, there are few better ways to see the sights…

Hong Kong

45 members Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2021

Part of China but more freewheeling (though less so every year, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban…

Shopping the World

55 members Latest Activity: Nov 26, 2021 For everyone for whom shopping's a big part of the fun of travel -- whether it's for exotic souvenirs in Bali, custom-tailored suits in Bangkok, or…