Hong Kong is one of those places that has to be on anyone's top ten list of cities to visit in a lifetime. Although mainland China is quickly developing as a travel destination in its own right, Hong Kong still holds the crown as the main gateway into China to many, and offers an introduction to the many more wonders that China has to offer.

Cape Town is the shining jewel on the southern toe of Africa. Perhaps the most reliably safe city in South Africa, it has the best amenities in the country as the government capitalizes on its tourist appeal.

Just because you are going on a beach vacation, this doesn't mean that you have to spend half of your savings. There are some really simple things that you can do that will allow you to have a great beach vacation, and save you some cash.

A center of finance and culture in East Asia, Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea. Home to over 10 million people, the city is bustling with energy and offers a great combination of ancient culture and impressive modern technology. Divided into 25 different districts, the city is most easily navigated by subway as there is often a great deal of traffic.

It´s easy to leave your heart in San Francisco. With 43 hills and an abundance of odd and quirky corners, San Fran is one of the more unusual American cities. Part of the beauty of this town is it´s compactness. A map and a comfortable pair of shoes, teamed with a cable-car ride, will let you see all of the sites and sights on your tourist map.

Philadelphia holds the symbol of American independence, the Liberty Bell, and although it has been visited by millions before you, it's definitely a must-see. There's much about it that makes you proud to be an inheritor of it's legacy, and the crack only adds to the air of proud defiance.

Planning a family vacation can be a lot of fun. Going on a family vacation is always fun, but packing for a family vacation can be a bit of a challenge. Here are some tips that will get you off on a good start.

Amongst the capital cities in Europe, Amsterdam belongs to the smaller siblings. It doesn't stand up to London or Paris in sheer size, and the number of sites and places to see and go to. But Amsterdam has its own unique charm, that isn't matched by any other place in Europe.