Who says vacations only have to be for relaxing? Perhaps lounging on the beach is not everyone’s idea of a great time. For those of you more active travelers, there are plenty of options for …

With the impending arrival of autumn comes changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and of course, football season. For many, this time of year is better than Christmas. But for those of you not in to tailgating, …

Business publication Forbes recently ranked the 10 most expensive American cities to spend the night. The good news is that it was cheaper to get a hotel room in 2010 than in 2009. The price …

There’s no other city in the U.S. like New Orleans. That’s been true throughout its long (and checkered) history, but is even more so today while it is still coming to terms with Hurricane Katrina …

The world is full of unique travel destinations, events, festivals and cultures to enjoy. From Colorado to New York, Egypt, Paris and beyond, here are the Top 10 LowFares.com vacation destinations and events from 2010.

Fans of the weird and wild world of ghosts and ghouls may find haunted hotels offer a special place to stay for both visitors and certain “guests” who still live in the hotel. Consider booking an overnight trip to one of these haunted hotels for a chilling experience to die for!

There are some places we travel to where we are surrounded by locales from famous movie scenes that are instantly recognizable. The Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo from Lost in Translation, the streets of downtown Chicago from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; the castles of Salzburg, Austria from The Sound of Music, or the rolling green hills of New Zealand from The Lord of the Rings.

Beyond the mayhem of Bourbon Street and the festive atmosphere around the French Quarter, the city of New Orleans offers a wealth of attractions and activities that cater to families. Kids, teens and toddlers can enjoy educational activities at area cultural sites, museums and attractions around the city during your Louisiana getaway. Here are just a few G-rated family activities to add to your itinerary when visiting New Orleans.

Even though the city of New Orleans is gearing up for Super Bowl weekend in grand style this year, the biggest event for the year continues to be Mardi Gras, with festivities kicking off as …

Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, is celebrated throughout the world. The most notable events take place in early February, just before the Catholic holiday of Ash Wednesday (which …