Last Minute Holiday Escapes

Every adventurous vacation demands its own packing essentials, whether you're looking to sail, golf or hike through your exotic locale.

It's easy to have a good time in Hawaii. Hit the beach, learn to surf, stay in an exotic villa and relax every day.

It doesn't take long to realize why Paris has such an amazing style reputation once you've arrived in the city.

It's no surprise that Oahu is an awesome travel destination, but you might not have known just how prime the waves are on this Hawaiian island.

For whichever travel-hungry friend you may be shopping for gifts in the upcoming months, whether there's a birthday, wedding or major promotion, think about making their vacation even better with a present geared toward their wanderlust.

When you have a major trip on the mind, it's hard to think of anything else.

While there aren't many steps involved in taking a prized photo, getting the end results that you want is actually a much more difficult feat than you may think.

After a quick glimpse of the area surrounding your glamorous Los Angeles villa rental, you'll be asking yourself, "Where did all these good-looking people come from?"

One of the most adventurous places to vacation can also be one of the most luxurious - as long as you know where to stay.

Many vacation planners like to have every last detail of their trip perfectly mapped out before they arrive at their destination.

Lately, the number of options for booking a vacation is almost too overwhelming to handle.

Everyone's imagined it at least once before - that dream house that seems to only exist in your fantasies.

When you're looking for a luxurious vacation, the last thing you want is hundreds of wild spring breakers encroaching upon your precious beach space.

You promised yourself you'd do it - turn off your cell phones, power down the portable tablets and tuck those laptops away where you can't see them.

Privacy, stunning views and luxury villas are key components to a romantic vacation.

After years of being married, you know your spouse inside and out.

When you choose a luxury rental somewhere in the Caribbean, however, your kids' answers will be a resounding "yes," no matter what their age.

Year after year, Aruba prevails as one of the top Caribbean hot spots for honeymoons, family vacations and getaways with friends.

Most of the Earth's mass is covered by great big bodies of water, but around each of these massive oceans lies a splendid stretch of coastline just waiting to be explored.

If you're thinking about reserving a luxury rental somewhere tropical this year, why not follow one of the biggest travel trends of 2013 and find a private spa resort?