You don't have to be an IKEA-loving, Absolut-drinking, ABBA-obsessed adult to appreciate the myriad charms of Stockholm: after all, Sweden's clean, compact capital also pushes the right buttons for family travelers. Expect something old, something new, and all around you something blue. Fairy Tale Forays Poised at the spot where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, Stockholm today straddles 14 islands. But wh ...

A trophy trip for teens, a storybook vacay for toddlers... London is one of those rare cities that meets almost every kid's criteria. Parents love it too, of course, because this perennially-popular destination is easy to negotiate (there isn't even a language barrier to stumble over) and sightseeing is surprisingly affordable. So pack your bags. London's calling. Must-See Museums Since many local museums a ...

Where other cities walk, Dubai runs—sprints, really. Cornering the sector with the tallest, biggest, and glitziest everything, the oil-rich empire approaches impossible similar to a leisurely camel ride of the desert. No feat—especially if it divides convention and world records—is away of the dilemma, and it's this if-you-build-it-they-will-come flair for hyperbole that has catapulted the city-state into w ...

The recession and rising unemployment could be grabbing the headlines in Portugal nevertheless, for traffic, there may be much to lift the spirits. A wave of recent openings around the country present a cool place of reasons to visit Portugal now. We've handpicked the cream in the crop: from the new urban delights of Lisbon to rural retreats inside a nation's south and the north. Let's begin in Lisbon, the ...

Nuit Blanche would be that the pinnacle moment of Canada's hottest winter festival, Montréal en Lumière, the night when Canadians and dealings brave the pieces to keep up past last call, cross paths at artwork exhibits and food tastings, and take in concerts and impromptu dance partworkies on ice, all below exciting colored lights and softly snowy skies. For my friend and I who attended the festival—taking ...

Did you know that 2013 marks the 400th anniversary of Amsterdam's iconic canals? Look back at the last 400 years by looking forward to with a trip to the gorgeous city. Whether you're on a strict budget or have euros burning a hole in your pocket, we've got just the tips for you. Just remember to watch out for cyclists. Where to Stay Amsterdam is a city where high and low are happy neighbors. Here you can c ...

When most people think of America’s best beaches, their minds drift off to waves lapping on Hawaii’s or Florida's shores. But there’s another batch of islands open to Americans...and you don't need a passport to go. As an American territory, the US Virgin Islands offer sun and sand to those looking for an idyllic island getaway. But there’s more to the USVI than lazing on a beach all day. Hiking trails, spe ...

The half-crazed Kiwi culture of high-octane adventure sees it epic epicenter in Queenstown, the quintessential "adventure capital in the world." Thrill-seekers flock to this minor South Island enclave regarding its dizzying array of amped-up adrenaline sports, doled out amidst the majestic scenery of New Zealand's Southern Alps on the shores of glacier-fed Lake Wakatipu—it's Mother Nature's ultimate adventu ...

It's a tiny country (the size of South Carolina) that packs a big punch—Panama, the umbilical cord between Central and South America, boasts a combined Caribbean and Pacific coastline of almost 1,800 miles. That's a lot of beckoning beach. Not to mention the lush interior of the country, which offers around 5 million acres of national parks and cooler temperatures when it's blazing hot on the coast. Here ar ...

Bali is the ultimate paradise. Conjuring screensaver images of beaches, centuries-old temples, pampering villas, and even healers, the Hindu-driven island nation within the country of Indonesia has rich culture and centuries-old rituals still practiced today. Temples are ubiquitous, as are moss-covered stone shrines. The Balinese people are some of the friendliest people on this planet. Indonesian food—if y ...