World Cup Wanderlust: Brazil Without the Crowds
There’s no way around the fact that Brazil’s major cities are going to be crowded in the next few weeks. And we’re not talking about morning traffic crowded — we mean 4 million extra bodies in a...
View Article5 Great Travel Destinations with Bad Reputations
Dangerous. Corrupt. Overrun by drug lords. Who, in their right mind, would travel to one of these places? The below five cities are unfairly recognized as some of the worst places in the world. Some...
View ArticleGuilt Trip: How Many Vacation Rules Have You Broken?
By Reggie Nadelson for Yahoo! Travel The secret’s out: many of us break the rules on our vacations — and we have a lot of fun doing it. OK, fess up. I know you’ve been a dedicated traveler. Determined,...
View ArticleiPrefer: a Loyalty Program for the Brand Disloyal
As much as we appreciate hotel loyalty programs, accumulating points from just one hotel brand can feel like quite a slog, and a little uninspiring — who, besides the very frequent business traveler,...
View ArticleDeal Alert: Brazil Business Class Flights at a Nice Price
Pixabay/ckirner Most fliers pay for coach seats (read: least expensive option) on airlines and use the rest of their travel budget towards a hip hotel or a nice meal out. But what if you paid just a...
View ArticleBrazil Weekend Trip: The Charming Coastal Town of Paraty
Keith Flanagan What waned centuries ago as a port after Brazil’s gold rush is now arguably one of country’s most charming seaside towns. Paraty, wedged between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, enamors...
View Article5 Reasons to Visit Rio Before the Summer Olympics
Rio/Keith Flanagan As the Brazilian city buzzes in preparation for August’s Summer Olympics, Rio de Janeiro is certainly one of today’s most talked about destinations. But perhaps you’re not keen on...
View Article48 Hours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro/Flickr/Christian Haugen Whether it’s dancing at a samba school, shopping at South America’s largest mall, or sipping a caipirinha (Brazil’s national cocktail) at the beach, there’s...
View ArticleThe 2016 Rio Olympics: How to Get There
Olympic rings/Flickr/Shawn Carpenter Why watch the 2016 Summer Olympics on TV when you can experience them live in the host city of Rio de Janeiro from August 5 through August 21? Although most people...
View ArticleFrom $209: Pre- and Post-Olympics Stays at New Rio Hotel
King room/Grand Hyatt Rio de Janeiro This summer, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Olympics. As we reported earlier, new hotels are popping up all over the city just in time for the...
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