FOXNews.com: 5 ways to pay for next year's family vacation

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5 ways to pay for next year's family vacation Dec 31st 2012, 10:00 As 2012 draws to a close, now is the perfect time to start thinking about next year's family vacation.  Admittedly, the least fun part of trip-planning is figuring out how you're going to pay for it. But coming up with some strategies and sticking to them is the best way to make sure 2013 includes your dream trip, whether that means beachcombing on Maui, museum-going in Chicago, or theme park-hopping in Orlando. Saving is a valuable life lesson, say experts, so don't hesitate to involve your children. "The most important thing kids need to learn about managing money is how to make choices, which comes up all the time in planning a family vacation," says Janet Bodnar, who writes the Money Smart Kids column at Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Here are five strategies for financing your 2013 family vacation: Make it a team effort.  Start brainstorming with your kids about simple ways to save here and there to meet your goal. Hold a garage sale. Collect your loose change in a vacation jar. Cut back on how often your family orders in and dines out. As you track your progress, point out those valuable lessons. "Small amounts really do add up over time. Having patience really can pay off," says Bodnar. Turn on auto pilot. "The very best way to save money is to take it off the top before you even see it," says Bodnar, who suggests setting up an automatic transfer into a savings account earmarked for your vacation. A $150-a-month contribution adds up to $1,800 in a year—maybe not enough for a big-ticket getaway, but also not chump change. Pull from different pockets. Be strategic about how you use credit cards, and spread out your expenses across multiple credit cards.  "Most experts recommend that your debt should not go above 30 percent of your limit on any individual credit card and also of your total credit limit," says Daniel Ray, editor of CreditCards.com. Figure in your paycheck.  Do your employee benefits include paid vacation days? If so, you don't need to save up 100 percent of your vacation's price tag, says Bodnar, since you can finance part of your spend with your paycheck. "Whatever you would have spent at home for food and recreation during the same period can be put toward your vacation budget," she explains. So if your family of four typically spends $250 on groceries and $80 on recreation and entertainment in a week, that's $330 you won't have to save for your weeklong getaway. Devise a pay-off plan. If you're only able to sock away half of what your vacation will cost, Bodnar says it's vital to pay off the remainder within six months of returning home. "It's so important not to get in over your head," she says. "For most people, six months is a manageable amount of time." More from MiniTime: More on Maui Family Destinations More on Chicago Family Destinations More on Orlando Family Destinations Win a Free Trip to Disneyland from MiniTime -- Here's How Top 5 Family Travel Blunders

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FOXNews.com: Three ways to show your kids the magic of Miami

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Three ways to show your kids the magic of Miami Dec 31st 2012, 10:00 Blessed with a young and vivacious atmosphere, great beaches and year-round sunshine, it's no wonder kids love Miami. Aside from its golden shores, the city has innumerable museums, sights and attractions that are sure to keep the whole family entertained. From quirky museums to wildlife parks and natural wonders, Miami's vast repertoire of entertaining experiences ensures that visitors of all ages have endless choices. Here are three of the finest Miami experiences for young and old. Miami Children's Museum The Miami Children's Museum is undoubtedly one of the most innovative and interesting children's museums in America. The four elements of the museum's motto -- "play, learn, imagine, create" -- are present throughout each of its 14 different galleries. Interactive exhibits allow kids to discover a diverse range of subjects, exploring everything from a supermarket to a shipping port. Within this massive 56,500-suqare-foot complex, kids can learn about money and print their own bills in a giant walk-through piggy bank, or climb through a two story sandcastle to see sands across the globe. The museum usually plays host to a variety of excellent travelling exhibits, ensuring that the experience remains fresh for repeat visitors. Jungle Island Located just across the causeway from the Children's Museum is a very different, yet equally enthralling attraction. Jungle Island is a 19-acre, open-air sanctuary filled with exotic animals, birds, reptiles and fish. Jungle Island was once famous primarily for its magnificent collection of parrots, but over the course of almost eight decades, Jungle Island has amassed an impressive assortment of creatures from a wide variety of species. Kids and animal lovers are well catered for with several theaters, a petting zoo, aviaries and jungle trails. The park also features several daily shows performed by some of its most colorful inhabitants, including ferocious tigers, exotic birds and more. The serpentarium houses some fascinating reptiles, including the largest crocodile west of Asia. Other star attractions include America's only African penguins and an enormous liger – a big cat that's half-lion and half-tiger. Everglades National Park Teach your kids about one of the world's most interesting and unique ecosystems on an unforgettable trip to Everglades National Park. Just over an hour's drive from the heart of Miami, this sprawling park encompasses swamps, sub-tropical jungles and prairies teeming with colorful wildlife, including 14 rare and endangered species.Kids can experience the great outdoors and learn about nature on a hiking trail or participate in one of the numerous ranger guided programs. Visitors can even take a boat guided tour through the swamps to observe the local crocodiles in their natural habitat. Be sure to stop by the Ernest Coe Visitors Center near the homestead entrance, where helpful park rangers and maps provide a great introduction to all the Everglades has to offer.

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FOXNews.com: Top 5 things to do in Budapest

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Top 5 things to do in Budapest Dec 30th 2012, 10:00 Budapest, the capital of Hungary, just might be one of Europe's most beautiful cities. All major European roads and railway lines lead to Budapest, so one you get to Europe you have no excuse for not venturing out to these extraordinary sites. Buda Castle UNESCO declared Buda Castle a World Heritage Site in 1987. Built during the 14th and 15th centuries, this was the first Gothic style palace. The Castle was essential in the diffusion of Gothic Art throughout the Magyar region. The Castle has experienced hardships and renovation, throughout periods of war and peace. This resulted in a heavier Baroque architectural influence. The castle's vastness is matched only by the depth of its history. So take the time to learn about this historic building during your visit. Heroes Square You can find this historic square at the entrance to City Park, at the end of Andrássy Avenue. Heroes Square is home to the Hall of Art, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Millennium Monument. It was built as the center of the 1896 millennium celebration, which commemorated the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarian's arrival in the Carpathian Basin. Travel expert Rick Steves reported, "At the Millennium Monument you'll meet the world's most historic Hungarians. The granddaddy of all Magyars was Árpád. Atop the pillar, the Archangel Gabriel offers the crown to Saint Stephen, the king who Christianized the Magyars." The Magyars were the original Hungarian settlers who ventured to this region from Asia. Árpád, though not the founder of the Kingdom of Hungary, did in fact found an eponymous dynasty that ruled until the beginning of the 14th century. Health spas Budapest is the only capital city in the world with thermal springs. For this reason it is known as the "City of Spas." Back in the 2nd century, the Romans enjoyed the medicinal water of the region but later, during the 16th century Turkish occupation of Hungray, the bath culture grew. Today, Budapest boasts 15 public thermal baths, such as the Gellért Bath. The hot spring water in the Gellért Bath contains many nourishing elements, such as calcium, magnesium, hydrogen-carbonate, sulphate-chloride, sodium and fluoride ions. Chain Bridge The Széchenyi Chain Bridge is the first permanent stone-bridge to connect Buda to Pest. Stretching across the River Danube, the Chain Bridge offers spectacular sights of Buda Castle and more areas of the city. Now the most famous bridge in Hungary, this suspension bridge is an icon of the nation. It was initially built between 1839 and 1849 by English engineer William Tierney Clark and Scottish engineer Adam Clark, at the request of Count István Széchenyi. During World War II, the Nazis blew up all of the bridges in Budapest, including the Chain Bridge. Approximately a century after its creation, Budapest began rebuilding this historic bridge. Now, it is a must-see tourism destination of the city. Dohány Street Synagogue The old Jewish district is home to the Dohány Street Synagogue. This is Europe's largest synagogue and a center for Neolog Judaism. The Jewish Museum, the Heroes' Temple, the Jewish cemetery and the Holocaust memorial are all part of the synagogue complex. Any visit to Dohány Street will amaze you with the richness of its history and the beauty of the architecture.

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FOXNews.com: Over-the-top ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Vegas

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Over-the-top ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Vegas Dec 29th 2012, 10:00 LAS VEGAS –  Looking to party with Kim Kardashian in Las Vegas this New Year's Eve? If you are,  make sure to bring a little extra change because it won't be cheap. Here's a look at where the reality star will be partying at in Vegas as well as other cool things to do in Sin City this New Year's Eve. Hollywood Takes Over The Strip It wouldn't be a New Year's Eve celebration in Las Vegas without the presence of the one and only Kim Kardashian. The reality star will be bringing in the New Year at 1-OAK Nightclub at the Mirage Hotel and Casino on the Vegas Strip. Entrance into this soiree starts at $125 per person for VIP entry. If you're interested in getting a table at the club,  that'll cost you $3,000. And if you'd like a section near Kardashian, it'll cost you $15,000. But if paying to see a reality star isn't on your radar, some of music's top artists will be performing on the Vegas Strip.  "Gangnam Style" musician PSY will be at PURE on Dec. 29 to celebrate his birthday, with tables starting at $525. Rapper and American Idol judge Nicki Minaj will also be partying at PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace on New Year's Eve, with tables starting at $1,500.  And rapper Common will be at HYDE at the Bellagio for New Year's Eve where for $10,00, you can get a table package that includes 10 admissions,  three bottles of Grey Goose, three bottles of Dom Perignon, mixers and of course, bottled water. Meals to Remember "The Mixx" restaurant located on the 64th floor of the Mandalay Bay offers a spectacular view of the The Strip that provides the perfect view of the area's traditional firework show that sets off at midnight. Renowned chef Alain Ducasse will be cooking up a four-course menu, from roasted Maine lobster "au curry" to baked Atlantic sea bass, all starting at $95 per person. The lounge area of the restaurant opens at 8 p.m. with general admission starting at $100 that includes a complimentary glass of champagne. Table packages start at $750 for a maximum of eight guests. In the mood for a mouthwatering steak to end the year? BRAND Steakhouse and Lounge is offering an amazing four-course dinner for $140 per person. Your choice of steak includes either a New York sirloin, filet mignon, a "tomahawk" rib eye, or Colorado double lamb chop. Showtime in Sin City There's always the option of checking out some of the city's most popular shows. Zarkana by Cirque De Soleil will have New Year's Eve performances at the ARIA Resort and Casino with tickets starting at $69. The popular Blue Man Group will also have shows on Dec. 31 at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino with tickets starting at $136. And if you're interested in some magic, world renown magician David Copperfield will have performances on New Year's Eve at the MGM Grand with tickets starting at $84. New Year's Eve, Downtown Style All of the NYE festivities in Sin City aren't limited to the Vegas Strip. Take a trip down Las Vegas Boulevard to Downtown Las Vegas for the Fremont Street Experience's "Downtown Countdown." A three-day party kicks off on Dec. 29 with free entertainment from popular tribute bands like Zowie Bowie and Yellow Brick Road, culminating with the official Downtown celebration on Dec. 31 with a virtual fireworks show courtesy of Viva Vision. The official "Downtown Countdown" party  will take place Dec. 31 from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. Beginning Dec. 28, tickets will go for $40 per person. Pete Griffin is part of the Junior Reporter program at Fox News. Get more information on the program here.

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FOXNews.com: The most handicap-accessible destinations around the world

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The most handicap-accessible destinations around the world Dec 29th 2012, 10:00 For those with disabilities, the challenges of traveling go beyond just getting to the airport on time and figuring out the TV in their hotel rooms. But fortunately, numerous destinations in the U.S. and abroad continue to work towards making travel for the handicapped as smooth as possible. We've visited quite a few spots during our travels and have come up with a list of the most handicap-friendly destinations around the world. First up, Seattle!   Even the Space Needle is a wheelchair-friendly attraction in Seattle. Seattle, WA Seattle is continuously ranked as one of the most disabled-friendly cities in the U.S., thanks in large part to its condensed downtown area and public transportation system. Since the city did not begin operating its first rail system until 2009, it is entirely built to comply with ADA standards, unlike older major railway transits in cities such as New York and Boston. The Emerald City also has tons of entirely accessible attractions such as the Seattle Museum, Pike Place Market, and even the Space Needle. Stay:  Hyatt at Olive 8 This hotel is not only known for its chic and eco-friendly decor and design, but also for its great downtown location and variety of assistance services. The hotel has just about every feature offered in Braille, along with audio-visual smoke detectors and ADA-approved rooms. Canada's second largest city accommodates all varieties of visitors. Montreal, Canada As Canada's second most populated city, Montreal has a great public railway that offers seven (and counting!) wheelchair accessible stations. The city also has plenty of wheelchair-friendly attractions, including a beautiful botanical garden, a fine arts museum, and classic European-style cathedrals, many of which are entirely accessible. Stay: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth The Fairmont is located right downtown, and has 13 rooms that can accommodate wheelchairs and are equipped with teletype phones, vibrating alarm clocks, and door sensors for the hearing impaired. Las Vegas can cater to any audience. Las Vegas, NV With an economy centered on tourism, Las Vegas is a city that caters to all travelers. In addition to the city having great ADA-standard transportation services and lodging, many casinos have ramps, wheelchair-accessible slot machines and gaming tables, and hearing devices at live shows. Stay: Treasure Island  Treasure Island is one of Sin City's most accessible hotels, offering 71 ADA-approved rooms, lift equipment for the handicap-accessible pools, and hearing kits that include a door knock light and bed shaker. Plus, the resort's location right on the Strip makes it easy to get from attraction to attraction. London has so much to explore that is accessible to everyone. London, England Though London may have an old-time feel, the city has plenty of modern conveniences and assistance services for the impaired. Though its a town full of history, London is up-to-date on accessibility, with attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London, and even the London Eye all boasting services for the disabled. Stay: DoubleTree by Hilton – Tower of London At the DoubleTree, special needs guests are able to book one of the 29 accessible rooms, which include roll-in showers with handrails and wide doorways, among other supportive features.

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FOXNews.com: Taking the kids -- and looking back on stellar 2012 trips

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Taking the kids -- and looking back on stellar 2012 trips Dec 28th 2012, 17:18 It's pouring -- sleeting, actually, though it is June -- and we're trudging straight up hill in spongy tundra. We're soaked through and have no choice but to picnic on soggy sandwiches in the downpour. Are we having fun yet? Absolutely! We are in America's last great wilderness, Denali National Park on one of the few guided hikes permitted at the north end of the park, available to us because we were staying at Camp Denali (www.campdenali.com), located 95 miles inside the park. Denali National Park celebrated its 60th anniversary last June when we visited, a celebration made special by founders and former staff members who returned to tell stories of their Alaskan adventures. As I thought back about this past year's trips, I realized that each one enabled us to challenge ourselves in different ways, whether in the outdoors, navigating in an unfamiliar culture, or learning a new skill. That's not counting the challenge of getting along with each other along the way -- not always easy, especially these days as families who don't spend a lot of time together gather for vacation. It can be tricky to satisfy everyone's needs and agendas. Family travel doesn't always mean traveling just with your significant other and kids either. Increasingly, grandparents are along for the ride and sometimes they are traveling with just the grandkids. You might also be traveling solo with a child (I certainly have done that this year) or indulging in an adult getaway. On that once-in-a lifetime Alaska trip, for example, that also included an expedition cruise on a 78-passenger ship called the Wilderness Discoverer we were traveling with my husband's sister, her husband, his brother and his husband -- a grown sibling trip that brought us together from both coasts and the Midwest. We skied with my grown son, nephew and his parents in Aspen and then returned to Colorado last summer to hike with my 21-year-old daughter who was spending the summer helping to run the farm at her college. I took teen cousins to Orlando and aboard the Disney Fantasy, the cruise line's newest, and in the summer, introduced a young teen from the Bronx to the wonders of a New Hampshire organic farm and even managed one moms' getaway -- to Scottsdale -- where we alternated hiking and biking with spa time and touring museums. (We especially loved the Musical Instrument Museum where you not only see instruments from around the world but hear them played.) I only managed one trip together with all three of my kids and my husband -- a wonderful sailing and diving adventure that enabled us to explore the British Virgin Islands on our own chartered catamaran (the kids did the sailing) from Moorings.  Just as families say they are no longer waiting for the economy to improve to take that "special" trip, I learned this year not to wait until everyone can go together. In fact, I've been grateful for the one-on-one time with my kids. In the hopes that our adventures might inspire you as you plan your 2013 travels, here are three ideas that proved winners for us: -- Visit a farm or farmer's market on your next trip. Our young Bronx friend reveled in gathering eggs and vegetables from the garden at the Inn at Valley Farms  in Walpole, N.H., where the farmers generously give their time to teach you about sustainable agriculture on their 105-acre farm. The website www.farmstaysus.com includes nearly 950 farms, ranches and vineyards where you can visit and stay, sometimes for under $100 a night. Even a stop at a farmer's market can encourage kids to try new foods and appreciate where their food comes from, first lady Michelle Obama said in a recent interview with TakingtheKids. (Find a farmer's market to visit a Localharvest.org.) -- Fulfill a travel dream. That trip to Alaska was a long-held travel dream for the relatives who traveled with us. But fulfilling your travel dream doesn't have to take you to expensive, exotic climes. Last summer, my daughter Mel led the way as we hiked from Crested Butte, Colo., to Aspen -- an arduous 12.5-mile hike that included crossing the 12,000-foot-high West Maroon Pass. I'd always wanted to do this iconic hike and was glad to have my outdoors-loving daughter encourage me along the way. There's another plus to getting outdoors with kids and grandkids: With limited or no cell service and no Wi-Fi, they're more apt to talk to you along the way. I met another family on that trail that planned their hike together for exactly that reason. After the hike, we treated ourselves at the casual yet deluxe The Little Nell hotel in Aspen at the base of Aspen Mountain that can't do enough for their guests, including kids and pets. -- Try something new with the kids. Maybe you'll go camping or snorkeling for the first time. Maybe you'll tour a city via bicycle, as we did last fall with a group of high school boys in Washington, D.C. It was a lot more fun than trudging on foot from monument to war memorial. -- Let the kids lead the way in planning, whether they want to immerse themselves in everything Harry Potter at Universal's "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" or explore a specific museum exhibit you might have missed otherwise. (Let the young foodies you know lead the way at the wonderful new Global Kitchen exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and FOOD: Transforming the American Table at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. You will be amazed at what you'll discover together. Happy travels in 2013! Eileen Ogintz is a syndicated columnist and writes about family travel on her Taking the Kids blog. Follow "taking the kids" on www.twitter.com, where Ogintz welcomes your questions and comments.

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FOXNews.com: Fees undermine fliers' ability to compare fares

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Fees undermine fliers' ability to compare fares Dec 28th 2012, 16:16 WASHINGTON –  For many passengers, air travel is only about finding the cheapest fare. But as airlines offer a proliferating list of add-on services, from early boarding to premium seating and baggage fees, the ability to comparison-shop for the lowest total fare is eroding. Global distribution systems that supply flight and fare data to travel agents and online ticketing services like Orbitz and Expedia, accounting for half of all U.S. airline tickets, complain that airlines won't provide fee information in a way that lets them make it handy for consumers trying to find the best deal. "What other industry can you think of where a person buying a product doesn't know how much it's going to cost even after he's done at the checkout counter?" said Simon Gros, chairman of the Travel Technology Association, which represents the global distribution services and online travel industries. The harder airlines make it for consumers to compare, "the greater opportunity you have to get to higher prices," said Kevin Mitchell, chairman of the Business Travel Coalition, whose members include corporate travel managers. Now the Obama administration is wading into the issue. The Department of Transportation is considering whether to require airlines to provide fee information to everyone with whom they have agreements to sell their tickets. A decision originally scheduled for next month has been postponed to May, as regulators struggle with a deluge of information from airlines opposed to regulating fee information, and from the travel industry and consumer groups that support such a requirement. Meanwhile, Spirit Airlines, Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines — with backing from industry trade associations — are asking the Supreme Court to reverse an appeals court ruling forcing them to include taxes in their advertised fares. The appeals court upheld a Transportation Department rule that went in effect nearly a year ago that ended airlines' leeway to advertise a base airfare and show the taxes separately, often in smaller print. Airlines say the regulations violate their free-speech rights. At the heart of the debate is a desire by airlines to move to a new marketing model in which customers don't buy tickets based on price alone. Instead, following the well-worn path of other consumer companies, airlines want to mine personal data about customers in order to sell them tailored services. You like to sit on the aisle and to ski, so how would you like to fly to Aspen with an aisle seat and a movie, no extra baggage charge for your skis, and have a hotel room and a pair of lift tickets waiting for you, all for one price? You're a frequent business traveler. How about priority boarding, extra legroom, Internet access and a rental car when you arrive? "Technology is changing rapidly. We are going to be part of the change," said Sharon Pinkerton, vice president of Airlines for America, which represents most U.S. carriers. "We want to be able to offer our customers a product that's useful to them, that's customized to meet their needs, and we don't think (the Transportation Department) needs to step in." If airlines have their way, passengers looking for ticket prices may have to reveal a lot more information about themselves, such as their age, marital status, gender, nationality, travel history and whether they're flying for business or leisure. The International Air Transport Association, whose 240 member airlines cover 84 percent of global airline traffic, adopted standards at a meeting earlier this month in Geneva for such information gathering by airlines as well as by travel agents and ticketing services that would relay the data to airlines and receive customized fares in return. "Airlines want, and expect, their (ticket) distribution partners to offer passengers helpful contextual information to make well-informed purchase decisions, reducing the number of reservations made based primarily or exclusively on price," said a study commissioned by the association. Consumer advocates question how airlines would safeguard the personal information they gather, and they worry that comparison shopping for the cheapest air fares will no longer be feasible. "It's like going to a supermarket where before you get the price, they ask you to swipe your driver's license that shows them you live in a rich zip code, you drive a BMW, et cetera," Mitchell said. "All this personal information on you is going out to all these carriers with no controls over what they do with it, who sees it and so on." The airline association said consumers who choose not to supply personal information would still be able to see fares and purchase tickets, though consumer advocates said those fares would probably be at the "rack rate" — the travel industry's term for full price, before any discounts. It's up to individual airlines whether they price fares differently for travelers who don't provide personal information, said Perry Flint, a spokesman for the international airline association. The stakes, of course, are enormous. Since 2000, U.S. airlines have lost money for more years than they've made profits. Fee revenue has made a big difference in their bottom lines. Globally, airlines raked in an estimated $36 billion this year in ancillary revenue, which includes baggage fees and other a la carte services as well as sales of frequent flyer points and commissions on hotel bookings, according to a study by Amadeus, a global distribution service, and the IdeaWorksCompany, a U.S. firm that helps airlines raise ancillary revenue. U.S. airlines reported collecting nearly $3.4 billion in baggage fees alone in 2011. One expense airlines would like to eliminate is the $7 billion a year they pay global distribution systems to supply flight and fare information to travel agents and online booking agents like Expedia. Airlines want to deal more directly with online ticket sellers and travel agents, who dominate the lucrative business travel market. Justice Department officials have acknowledged an investigation is underway into possible anti-trust violations by distribution companies. Airlines also have been cracking down on websites that help travelers manage their frequent flier accounts. The sites use travelers' frequent flier passwords to obtain balances and mileage expiration dates, and then display the information in a way that makes it easier for travelers to figure out when it makes more sense to buy a ticket or to use miles. "What the airlines are trying to do right now is reinvent the wheel so they can hold all their information close to their chest," said Charles Leocha, founder of the Consumer Travel Alliance. "As we move forward in a world of IT, the ownership of passenger data is like gold to these people." By withholding information like fee prices, he said, "we are forced to go see them, and then we are spoon-fed what they want to feed us."

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FOXNews.com: 13 of the best luxury hotels in Europe

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13 of the best luxury hotels in Europe Dec 28th 2012, 10:17 There are plenty of different ways to travel in Europe – from shoestring-budget trips to over-the-top getaways worthy of the British royals. Here at Oyster we've been lucky enough to be able to do both (seriously, the budget hotels in Europe are pretty nice!), but the holidays are for wishing and dreaming, so we're going to help you put together your own list of top places to get pampered in 2013. Keep reading and discover our favorite luxury hotels in Europe! Hotel Plaza Athenee, Paris These luxurious rooms have classic, elegant decor, but modern technologies. The world-renowned luxury hotel Plaza Athenee — a part of the Dorchester Collection — is synonymous with Parisian elegance and good taste. Iconic red awnings and chestnut trees welcome guests to the historic setting, on the upscale Avenue Montaigne location with direct views of the Eiffel Tower. It's all about luxury here, inside and out. The avenue is lined with high-end shops such as Christian Dior, Prada, and Chanel. And inside, the 146 rooms and 45 suites are decorated in classic Art Deco style with modern touches like flat-screen TVs and marble baths. With six distinct restaurants, a large fitness center, and a can't-miss daily breakfast in a leafy garden, the Plaza Athenee doesn't miss a beat. Our favorite luxe amenity: Guests have access to the Dior Institute for a full range of quality beauty and spa treatments. Draycott Hotel, London Rooms are welcoming and elegant, with rich fabrics and classic decor. This 35-room combo of Edwardian townhouses is warm and intimate with a country home feel, and in a great location for exclusive West End shopping. With wonderful boutique perks such as the free English afternoon tea (guests at other hotels often have to pay at least a £15 premium to enjoy such a tradition), free pre-dinner champagne, and free hot chocolate before bed, it's hard to find much at the Draycott to complain about. Our favorite luxe amenity: The hotel has a quiet private garden, perfect for reading during warmer weather. Hotel Silken Puerta America, Madrid Decor ranges from futuristic to minimalist to sleek, but all rooms are upscale and have modern bathrooms. Hotel Silken Puerta America is known for its over-the-top design, from the colorful facade of the hotel to the rooms. Each of the 12 floors was executed by a different designer, and range from futuristic, space-like decor to sexy style with levitating beds and bold colors. This funky hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a small indoor pool. Hotel features include a hip on-site restaurant and a top floor bar with expansive views. Our favorite luxe amenity: The Skynight Bar, designed by Jean Nouvel, boasts great city views. The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin Elegant rooms have mahogany furniture, rich curtains and plush bedding. The 303-room Ritz-Carlton, located near Postdamer Platz, is one of the most luxurious hotels in Berlin. The rooms are gorgeous in a classically elegant way, featuring mahogany furniture, rich curtains, plush bedding, and massive marble bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and showers. Modern amenities include touch-screen controls and large flat-screen TVs. The hotel has plenty of amenities, including a large spa, indoor pool, sauna, and fitness center. There are also several dining and drinking options on-site, along with 24-hour room service. Our favorite luxe amenity: The Club Level Lounge has large windows overlooking the Tiergarten. The Merrion Hotel, Dublin The hotel has an exceptional private collection of works by famous Irish artists. The Merrion is Dublin's most exclusive luxury hotel, and has a convenient location across from the Government buildings in four 18th-century townhouses. It has fewer rooms than the nearby Shelbourne and feels more intimate and private, though its list of features is still extensive: The hotel has a full-service spa, lovely Roman-style indoor pool, and well-equipped fitness center. The impressive restaurant offering includes Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, the only restaurant in Ireland to receive two Michelin stars, as well as the casual and atmospheric Cellar Bar, housed in the original 18th century wine vaults. Most will find little fault with this five-pearl gem. Our favorite luxe amenity: The hotel has an exceptional private collection of works by famous Irish artists. Golden Tower Hotel, Florence Posh rooms have plush carpeting and wood-beamed ceilings. The Golden Tower Hotel is a luxury boutique renowned for its decadent touches and prime location. A blend of contemporary Italian furnishings, sumptuous fabrics, and rustic architectural details create a vibe that is opulent without being too stuffy. Swanky guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs, cozy beds, and sparkling marble bathrooms. The posh vibe extends to the Golden Spa, with its specially-lit whirlpools, and the Golden Chocolate Bar, with its selection of more than 30 types of chocolate. The hotel's location is another big draw, as it is close to everything from high-end shopping to popular tourist sights. Our favorite luxe amenity: Carefully restored, original 16th century frescoes decorate the lobby. Rocco Forte Hotel de Russie, Rome Le Jardin de Russie serves upscale Italian cuisine in an elegant space. The luxurious Hotel de Russie is located in a posh neighborhood near the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo. This 122-room property combines style and comfort, starting in the cozy lobby with plush sofas and appealing artwork. Bright rooms feature tasteful, modern decor and marble bathrooms. Suites provide extra living space, as well as French doors leading out to small private balconies. Highlights at this upscale hotel include the on-site spa — with hammock-like loungers, massive indoor whirlpool, and Turkish steam bath — and an interior courtyard with a beautiful terrace and gardens. Le Jardin de Russie is a sophisticated place to dine, and the buffet-style Stravinskji Bar provides trendy lounge seating. Location, amenities, and the lush garden in the middle of Rome make this hotel a great high-end pick. Our favorite luxe amenity: Rooms have upscale marble bathrooms with Ren toiletries. Hotel President Wilson, Geneva The seasonal outdoor pool is large and chic, and has an adjacent bar. The Hotel President Wilson is a beautiful luxury hotel with an even more beautiful location overlooking Lake Geneva. Its proximity to international organizations and government buildings makes it popular with business travelers, but all travelers can appreciate its many on-site amenities; there are six restaurants and bars, a luxurious spa by La Mer, a 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a modern fitness center. The 228 rooms are decorated in contemporary style with a brown-and-white color scheme, and feature Bang & Olufsen flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi; most also have Nespresso machines and iPod hookups. Our favorite luxe amenity: Bayview restaurant is helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Michel Roth, also winner of the Bocuse d'Or chef championship. Canal House, Amsterdam Swanky rooms have modern amenities and gorgeous bathrooms. Canal House Hotel is a sumptuous 23-room boutique hotel towering above a canal in Amsterdam's Canal Ring district. The lovely brick front suggests something more traditional, but the interior is flashy and fashionable. Swanky rooms are arguably Amsterdam's most luxurious, and are decked out with rich purple fabrics and dark woods. More modest travelers might have an issue with the open layouts of some room types, though parts of the bathroom are enclosed. Throughout, bathrooms feature gorgeous tiling and modern basin sinks; many have soaking tubs as well as walk-in showers with rainfall showerheads. The Great Room, an upscale lounge and dining space, gives guests access to books and games, and the hotel itself is only minutes away from canal tours, shopping, and local eateries. Our favorite luxe amenity: The Summer House is a small nook in the garden perfect for an intimate evening drink with your significant other. Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona The beautiful spa features a lap pool and eight treatment rooms. The 98-room Mandarin Oriental is one of the most luxurious hotels in Barcelona, and certainly has one of the most recognizable hotel brand names in the city. It has a great location on Passeig de Gracia, and offers all the high-end amenities one would expect from the chain, including a rooftop dipping pool, a beautiful spa, and numerous restaurants. All-white rooms are sleek, and some have balconies, but layouts can be a bit awkward. Service is excellent. Our favorite luxe amenity: Moments Restaurant, serving upscale Catalan cuisine, has two Michelin stars. Hotel Bucintoro, Venice Elegant rooms have maritime-inspired decor and modern amenities. The 20-room Hotel Bucintoro is a unique property in Venice, with elegant decor inspired by ancient sailboats. It's located on the eastern side of the docks, removed from the crowds but within walking distance of major attractions such as Piazza San Marco. Most rooms are small, but all feature gorgeous views of the lagoon and city, as well as classy decor with wooden panels to compliment the subtle maritime theme, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and marble bathrooms. There's not much in the way of amenities — just a business center, a bar, and a cozy breakfast room, and rates can be steep. But the quiet locale, the beautiful rooms, and the views make it a wonderful pick. Our favorite luxe amenity: Some rooms boast striking views of the Campanile bell tower in Piazza San Marco. Grand Hotel Stockholm Some of the stately rooms feature balconies and harbor views. The historic Grand Hotel is one of Stockholm's grand dames, complete with gilded accents and a high-profile clientele. Built in 1874, the hotel boasts spectacular harbor views, and a great location near multiple museums and tourist attractions. Stately rooms have flat-screen TVs with premium channels, and some come with extras like separate deep soaking tubs and balconies. But be sure to upgrade to at least a Classic or Superior Room (215 or 270 square feet, respectively): Single Rooms are teensy tiny by American standards, measuring around 160 square feet. Our favorite luxe amenity: In-room minibars include a small bottle of champagne. Altis Belem Hotel & Spa, Lisbon Sexy, spacious rooms have all-white decor and big flat-screen TVs. The Altis Belem Hotel & Spa is a 50-room boutique in Belem, a residential neighborhood on the Tagus River. The hotel's rooms are sexy and spacious, with all-white decor accented by green rugs and unusual wall murals. Marble bathrooms are open and some have inviting soaking tubs. Some rooms also have balconies with marina views and private whirlpools. Despite its small size, this hotel has many amenities, including a spa, a big indoor pool, a fitness center, and a Michelin-rated restaurant. Our favorite luxe amenity: The trendy Bar 38º41′ has spectacular river views and a great cocktail menu.  RELATED LINKS: Best Luxury Hotels in the U.S. The Most Interesting Hotels in the World Europe on a Budget: Paris for the Rich (in Heart)

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FOXNews.com: Experience Las Vegas at the Bellagio, Fremont Street

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Experience Las Vegas at the Bellagio, Fremont Street Dec 27th 2012, 10:00 It can be difficult to believe that a mere century ago, Las Vegas was nothing more than a sleepy frontier town. Thanks partly to legalized gambling, the city has grown from its humble origins to become one of the most glitzy, glamorous and famously hedonistic metropolises in the world. Tens of millions of tourists descend on Sin City each year to experience the heady mix of colossal casinos, exclusive hotels and spectacular shows.With so many sights and sounds to occupy the senses, deciding how best to spend your Las Vegas experience may be challenging. Here are three attractions that are sure to draw you out of the bars and casinos to experience the magic of Las Vegas. The Bellagio Since opening its doors in 1998, the Bellagio has become one of the most celebrated landmarks in Las Vegas. Aside from boasting the most opulent hotel in the city, the resort also contains several of Las Vegas' most intriguing attractions. The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art hosts rotating exhibitions showcasing the work of such renowned artists as Warhol, Picasso, Monet and Roy Lichtenstein. Elsewhere, the blooming flowers and exotic plants in the hotel's magnificent conservatory and botanical gardens stand in stark contrast to the concrete jungle just outside.Though the hotel's botanical gardens and Gallery of Fine Art draw sizable crowds, the main attractions are undoubtedly its famous fountains. Dozens of times each day, these aquatic wonders perform a visual water symphony, choreographed to popular and classical songs. This mesmerizing display makes for a genuinely romantic, and quintessentially Las Vegas experience. Roller coasters Looking for a true rush without having to bet everything on black? The Las Vegas Strip is home to some of the most thrilling roller coasters in the world, located within easy walking distance of each other. At the New York-New York Hotel and Casino, the Manhattan Express coaster speeds past a replica New York skyline while passing in and out of the hotel building. A few blocks north, at Circus Circus Hotel, the Adventuredome's enormous roller coaster soaks passengers as they careen through the indoor amusement park. Also check out the Stratosphere's X-Scream, which suspends thrill seekers from the top of its tower – a spine-tingling 84 stories above the Strip. The central location of the city's largest roller coasters means that you can also catch breathtaking glimpses of the Las Vegas skyline as you hurtle through the air. Fremont Street Experience Located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, Fremont Street's neon-lit signs and casinos stand as perhaps the most recognizable symbol of old Las Vegas glamour. Every evening, a five-block open-air section of this iconic street is lit up by a dazzling light-and-laser show featuring 12.5 million lights and 550,000 watts of sound that present classic Las Vegas with a modern twist. Although the Strip has surpassed Fremont Street's title as the epicenter of Las Vegas, the Fremont Street experience alone makes it well worth a visit.

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FOXNews.com: Fabulous villa vacations

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Fabulous villa vacations Dec 27th 2012, 10:00 Our friends at Coastal Living searched the planet to find 20 of the best by-the-sea retreats you can rent for less than $7,000 a week (eight days, seven nights). Casa Luna SAN JUANILLO, COSTA RICA 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, sleeps 6 At the crossroads of the Pacific Ocean and the rain forest on Costa Rica's serene Nicoya Peninsula sits Casa Luna, a contemporary white-stone villa. Bifold glass doors and windows facilitate views of mountains and ocean from every room. A private deck and Jacuzzi are a bonus off the master bedroom, but the sleek infinity pool is perfect for experiencing Costa Rica's eco-tourism attractions up close—howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, and agoutis roam the forest canopy, and may even make a cameo on your private patio. Bonus: There are three beaches just down the hill from the villa. Rates start at $3,500 per week; 877/573-8872 or jetsetter.com. Casa Romantica MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA 5 bedrooms, 5½ baths, sleeps 14 On 1½ acres of coastal rain forest in Manuel Antonio, dramatic 20-foot glass walls and vaulted teak ceilings are enveloped in 360 degrees of native tropical foliage and wildlife. Inside, a cascading waterfall at the entrance streams along rock-hewn grooves through the house, ultimately spilling outside into the infinity pool. Indoor gardens and white furnishings add to the home's Zen-like feel. At night, 200 inset lights illuminate the villa's four glass-encased bedrooms, decorated with white headboards. The fifth bedroom and bath are located in a separate guesthouse. Rates start at $5,313 per week; 800/289-0900 or villasofdistinction.com. Star Garden PETERBORG PENINSULA, ST. THOMAS 5 bedrooms, 5½ baths, sleeps 10 Flying high atop Sydney's Fancy—the zenith of the Peterborg Peninsula on the north coast of St. Thomas—this villa gets its name from its famed garden. The Adirondack-strewn lawn is blessed with night views so spectacular that star gazing could trump sunbathing as your favorite pastime. Come daylight, the villa wows with a design that evokes a floating-in-the-sky feeling thanks to infinity edges on multiple sides of the property—the most spectacular is the whitewashed, Santorini-style swimming pool. The view is vast, with the British and U.S. Virgin Islands on the horizon. Rates start at $6,300 per week; 800/289-0900 or villasofdistinction.com. Stonehaven Villas STONEHAVEN BAY, TOBAGO 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleep 6 Designed by architect Arne Hasselqvist of Mustique fame, the 14 villas at Stonehaven are an interpretation of Tobago's 18th-century good life. In signature theatrical fashion, Hasselqvist re-created spacious, two-story French plantations on panoramic hilltops overlooking the Caribbean Sea (with not-so-18th-century 70-foot verandas and infinity pools). The interior elevates the motif with period-appropriate mahogany wood furnishings. Request the villa that once served as Hasselqvist's home, which is filled with his rare, personal artifacts, including two original Picasso sketches. Rates start at $1,925 per week; 868/639-0361 or stonehavenvillas.com. Mango Hill Greathouse ST. CROIX 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths, sleeps 8 This luxurious hillside villa feels like home—that is, if your primary residence is a 6,800-square-foot estate with antique furnishings, a grand staircase, and a generous pool overlooking the ocean. Relax in the blue-and-white great room with a book from the library, or take in the view from one of the wicker chairs on the spacious sundeck. Upstairs, three suites channel breezy West Indian style with traditional shutters on all windows. Couples may want to claim Kumquat, the one-bedroom guesthouse adjacent to the pool with views of the water. Rates start at $6,500 per week; 340/227-7899 or mangohillgreathouse.com. Luxury Villas VICEROY RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO 1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 2 An all-villa resort enclave by the aquamarine waters of the Mayan coastline houses 41 individual Mexican thatched palapa-roof villas. They dot six acres of lush jungle and each have a plunge pool, private terrace, and locally crafted crochet hammock. Verdant foliage surrounds each villa, ensuring privacy for the outdoor shower/garden; wall-to-wall sliding glass doors in the bedroom reveal views of the pool and jungle. Each furnishing and accessory makes a statement: The olive-hued lounger mirrors the pattern of the emerald green mosaic lamps placed on either side of the bed. Rates start at $6,502 per week; 800/578-0281 or viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/rivieramaya Milord ST. JAMES, BARBADOS 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sleeps 6 This coral- and sunrise-tinted villa sits on a swath of beach on Barbados's west coast. Though new construction, the style of the duplex pays homage to the colonial roots of "Little England," namely in the dining room, where modern re-creations of 19th-century chandeliers and a custom mahogany table steal the show. Bedrooms feature hardwood flooring and white louvered doors that open to views of the sea. The backyard leads to the villa's terraced patio and an idyllic, palm-fringed beach. A housekeeper and cook keep things running smoothly. Rates start at $3,850 per week; 800/289-0900 or villasofdistinction.com. Beach House COVECASTLES, ANGUILLA 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps 4 Near the mega-mansions and Greek-style architecture of Anguilla's celeb-studded Shoal Bay West, Covecastles is the brain-child of award-winning architect Myron Goldfinger. The stark white, geometric-shaped villas and beach homes have become a symbol of the island. Inside, a curved staircase connects the ground-floor common areas with the upstairs bedrooms. On both floors, oversize windows frame views of ocean, sand, and sky. Oak plantation shutters, terra-cotta interiors, and rattan furniture play off a theme of classic tropical luxury, while surrounding sea grape trees and well-angled architecture maximize privacy. Rates start at $5,565 per week; 800/223-1108 or covecastles.com. Superior Luxury Villas SUGAR BEACH, A VICEROY RESORT, ST. LUCIA 1 bedroom, 1 bath, sleeps 3 On the hills between St. Lucia's iconic Piton mountains, a villa at Sugar Beach is a front-row seat to the island's natural grandeur. Recently renovated plantation-style gingerbread villas alternate in color, representing all spectrums of a pastel rainbow. Inside, the crisp, white-on-white motif pairs with a four-poster bed and hardwood floors. The alfresco lounge area and plunge pool overlook the ocean. This villa has a refrigerator, private bar, and dining area but does not have a full kitchen—for meals, the resort has myriad dining outlets with fresh fare. Rates start at $5,880 per week; 800/235-4300 or viceroyhotelsandresorts.com/en/stlucia. Chateaux Mango Beachfront Villa COTTON BAY VILLAGE, ST. LUCIA 3 bedroom, 3 baths, sleeps 7 The 3,500-square-foot Chateaux Mango embraces storied colonial design with exterior coral renderings, arched ceilings, and exposed beams. Two principal bedrooms center on mahogany four-poster beds and open directly onto the terrace, which overlooks the garden and a private pool landscaped with soaring palm trees and charming orange groves. The kitchen is sleek and spacious, with stainless steel appliances and abundant cabinet space. The bay feels almost entirely yours, with the villa's personal loungers and umbrellas lining the sands and often not a person in sight. Rates start at $6,509 per week; 866/460-5755 or cottonbayvillage.com. See all 20 fabulous villa vacations here More from Coastal Living The 31 Best Beach Vacations Savor the San Juan Islands The Best Golf Courses on the Coast Our Favorite Caribbean Destinations America's Happiest Seaside Towns

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FOXNews.com: Top 5 must-see attractions in Seville

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Top 5 must-see attractions in Seville Dec 26th 2012, 10:00 Seville conjours up images of castles and medieval lanes, sunny plazas and orange blossoms. This southern Spanish city has a rich Moorish heritage and spoils visitors to the Andalucia region with its food, beauty and pace of life. Here are a five of Seville's must-sees: Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Sevilla) / The Giralda Built on the site of a 12th century mosque, Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Sevilla) is now, according to Fodor's, the largest Gothic building in the world. The bell tower, which is now referred to as la Giralda, was the minaret of the mosque. The bronze sculpture, better known as the giraldillo (weather vane), represents victorious faith (fe victoriosa) and has topped the tower since 1568. The Patio de los Naranjos and its main entrance, the Puerta del Perdón ("Gate of Pardon"), date back to the time of the Moors. The cathedral is home to the remains of Christopher Columbus, which returned to Seville from Havana in 1902. The tomb itself is help up by four figures of kings representing the kingdoms of Castille, Aragon, Leon and Navarre. Alcázar / Archive of the Indies (Archivo General de Indias) The origins of the Royal Alcazar of Sevilla (Real Alcázar de Sevilla) can be traced back to the time of Abd Al-Rahman III, the first caliph, or ruler, of Andalucia. The Alcázar, which literally translating to fortress or palace, is still used as Seville's official residence for the Spanish royal family. The Alcázar, the cathedral and the Archivo General de Indias (General Archive of the Indies) make up an UNESCO World Heritage site. King Charles III of Spain founded the General Archive of the Indies in 1785 so that the documents pertaining to the Indies could all be kept in one location. According to the Spanish Ministry of Culture, the archive became the "Mecca of Americanism," and today houses some 80 million pages of original documents. María Luisa Park (Parque de María Luisa) Parque de María Luisa was once part of the gardens of the Palace of San Telmo (Palacio de San Telmo). Infanta María Luisa de Borbón, the Duchess of Montpensier, donated half of the gardens to the city in 1893. The area was redesigned for the Iberoamerican Exhibition of 1929. The Plaza de España, which is located on the eastern edge of the park, was built as the centerpiece of exhibition. Colorful tile benches representing the provinces of Spain line the complex. The Plaza de América, also called the Plaza de las Palomas (Plaza of the Doves) is home to the Arts and Popular Customs Museum and the Archeological Museum of Seville, as well as the Royal Pavilion. Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) This 13th century monument was once covered in gold tiles, earning it the name Golden Tower. The watchtower, which is located next to the Guadalquivir River, dates back to 1220 and was once part of the Moorish fortified walls that surrounded the city. The 12-sided lower portion was designed to protect the docks. According to Fordor's, the harbor could be closed off when a chain was extended from the tower's base to the opposite bank. Today, it houses Seville's Naval Museum. Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza Whatever your feelings on bullfighting, the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is worth a visit, if only to appreciate the arena's Baroque facade. Nicknamed the "Catedral del Toreo" (Cathedral of Bullfighting), the plaza is owned by the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla (translated as the "Royal Cavalry Armory of Seville"), an organization that dates back to 1248. In addition to witnessing one of the bullfights, you can also tour the arena and visit its small museum.

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