Last Minute Holiday Escapes

Ever wonder what it would be like to not only live in the lap of luxury, but also experience Italy as it was hundreds of years ago?

It won't take long for those who travel to the Caribbean to realize that this place is unlike any other locale on the planet.

What first pops into your head when you think about Italian wine? Gently sloping hills covered with rows of grapevines? A spotless crystal class just waiting to be filled?

As if you need another excuse to stay at Caribbean villas, National Geographic has just announced that the Cayman Islands are among the top global destinations for 2013.

Who said that a vacation in Costa Rica is just about the beaches and sunshine?

You're a savvy traveler. You've already booked your stay at one of the luxury rentals located around the world and are getting excited about your upcoming getaway.

The cuisine of the Bahamas can be described in three words: seafood, seafood and seafood.

Coral reef systems around the world are under environmental stress, and as a traveler, you have the chance to make sure these wildlife habitats remain unharmed so that future generations of explorers can enjoy them for years to come.

New Orleans has its Mardi Gras celebrations, but when the Caribbean parties, it parties all day long.

'Tis the season for an amazing getaway at luxury rentals! But wait - are you still scrambling for gift ideas? Are you the type of person to wait until Christmas Eve to buy and wrap your presents?

Did you know that Caribbean chocolate is among the best in the world?

There's more to beach fashion than a swimsuit and flip flops.

Instagram has become one of the most popular social media applications in recent years, and now that Facebook owns the company, sharing vintage photos with family and friends has never been easier.

There are few places in the world quite like the American Southwest.

When you first start thinking about staying at Caribbean villas, your mind might be filled with images of pristine beaches and tropical backdrops as you sip an ice-cold glass of some kind of pineapple and coconut cocktail.

With all the recent news surrounding hurricane Sandy, some travelers may have been hesitant to book a stay at Caribbean villas.

There are few places in the world where you can wake up from a good night's sleep, walk onto the porch and take a plunge into the ocean.

While there are more than a dozen villa vacation rentals on the West side of Hawaii's Big Island, the more rugged personality of paradise resides on the wet East Coast.

There's no denying that the Caribbean island of Barbados' impeccable coastlines, pristine mountains and lively culture are unparalleled.

Wet bar takes on a whole new meaning at the Pelican Bar in Jamaica.