Off Beat

Travel to Cuba and ditch the resorts to stay at Casa Particulare with your backpack, toilet paper, and travel to Havana, Holguin, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Matanzas, Vinales, and more!

We arrived in Vancouver in October for a unique one-week FAM (familiarization) journey to British Columbia – specifically, Victoria, Whistler and Vancouver. We rented a van with a GPS (global positioning system) to lead the way. . .

Travel and volunteer abroad in Africa at these great Africa voluneter opportunities and projects: from orphanages, refugee camps, teaching English, sports camps, and more!

Peaceful political protests in Lhasa, Tibet in March 2008 and elsewhere in China provoked a ban on travel to Tibet by the Chinese government. Read about affected areas, areas to avoid if traveling to China, what the protests are about and more!

An article by DriveEurope.com gives tips on driving in Europe. The easiest way to drive or rent a car or motor home in a foreign country is to get your International Driver’s License. Read for more!

In April 2008, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports in London, England will increase airport fees from $13-25. This comes from the British Civil Aviation Authority and the British Airports Authority in the UK.

In March 2008, Hooters Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas was put on sale to be renovated, renamed and rebranded into a new Boutique Hotel. Goodbye orange shorts!

Baracoa, Cuba turns 500 in 2011. Find out the history behin Columbus’ landing, the El Yunque Mountains and celebration plans. Get great last minute deals to Cuba, too!

From Feb 28 to Mar 4, 2008, book with Signature Vacations and get 61% off packages to sunny destinations during March & stay at 4 and 5-star hotels!

Find out about all the hot destinations for Sports Illustrated’s 2008 Swimsuit Edition. Hotties from Hawaii to Florida, Providenciales, the Caymans and more!