Well, actually, in this case, it’s When in England…
I love quirky festivals and contests. Who knew that the U.K. has a whole slew of them planned for all of 2010? Here are a few, take a look:
April 5: The World Coal Carrying Championships
Can you carry 50kg of coal over an uphill course close to a [...]

I stirred up a hornet’s nest recently when I asked an innocent question: “Do you prefer rollaboard or duffel as a carry-on?
I’ve used both, and both have their pros and cons. I wrote about the duffel I use most often — the Dumpling Dynasty — though I stuff it so full that the straps dig [...]

Even though winter is slowly but surely loosening its grip, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for one more — or two — trips to the Caribbean. The good news is that prices have held steady, and that includes St. Martin.

Here are a few more reasons to book your trip now:
*Sunset Beach is always entertaining, [...]

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I’ve written about Seatguru.com and a few other helpful sites in the past, but there are a slew of other websites out there that provide an insider’s view of travel. These two are my favorites.
*Flightstats.com is what many pilots rely on to stay informed about delays and cancelled flights, since the site offers [...]

I read an interview with Jason Reitman in the winter issue of Celebrated Living where he opined on the best travel advice he’s ever received:
“Put your shoes through the X-ray machine before your carry-on,” he said. “That way you can re-lace as your bag comes through.”
Sound advice. So I surveyed other frequent travelers, and here’s [...]

Tis the season, it seems, to call your new seaside venture Blu.
At a recent stay at the CuisinArt in Anguilla, I discovered the gift shop was called Boutique Blu, but it was only the latest in a recent stretch of Blus I’ve witnessed…
In Grand Cayman, celebrity chef Eric Ripert’s new restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton was [...]