Valentine’s Day Getaways: Five Romantic Escapes
If you’re like me you get the winter blues by mid-February. A mid-winter escape has long been part of my annual travel schedule and Valentine’s Day creates the perfect excuse (if you need one!) to...
View ArticleNew Orleans With Kids
by Jenn and Hannah Miller Rolling into NOLA during Mardi Gras, the day of the Saints’ Superbowl Parade with a van full of kids might not seem like the height of good family travel planning, and to tell...
View ArticleUruguay: The World’s Longest Carnival
The word “carnival” usually evokes images of Brazil, New Orleans or Trinidad. Uruguay’s carnival is less famous, but it’s the longest carnival in the world, lasting 40 days. This colorful event began...
View Article10 Destinations to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
by Isabel Eva Bohrer March 17th honors St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. Ironically, however, St. Patrick was not born in Ireland, but in Wales as Maewyn Succat in 387 A.D. Captured by raiders...
View ArticleFive Destinations to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
by Isabel Eva Bohrer Mariachi music, festive parades, traditional Mexican food…that’s what you can expect on May 5th. Known as “Cinco de Mayo,” May 5th commemorates Mexico’s 1862 victory against the...
View ArticleBabymoons: A Perfect Mother’s Day Getaway for Soon-to-be-Parents
Today we are featuring, Amy Nicole, a freelance writer for Myrtle Ave. Pediatrics, a Florida pediatricians’ office serving Palm Harbor and Clearwater. She enjoys writing about travel, fitness, cooking,...
View ArticleWacky Weddings: 9 Unusual Places to Tie the Knot
by Reannon Muth Gone are the days when a wedding was as simple as ‘goin’ to the chapel to get married’. Today, many couples are ditching tradition and with it, the Chapel of Love, opting instead to...
View ArticleWhat to do in Paris on July 14th
by Isabel Eva Bohrer July 14th, 1789, marked a turning point in French history. Rising up against the ruling monarchical regime, a bloodthirsty mob stormed the Bastille in Paris. It was half past...
View ArticleFourth of July on Michigan’s Leelanau Peninsula
by Chris Loud On the Leelanau Peninsula in Michigan’s lower mitten, Fourth of July Americana runs as deep as the dark red of the cherries that speckle the orchards scattered across the ancient rolling...
View ArticleFlipKey’s Top Ten Halloween Getaways
Halloween Hot Spots [see the SlideDeck] When we think of the Fall season, we think football, Thanksgiving, and, you guessed it, Halloween. For many, Halloween isn’t just spooky, it’s an exciting and...
View ArticleSpring Celebrations Around the World
by Anis Salvesen of Tripping.com Spring is here, and the world is ready to celebrate. From festivals featuring massive fires to festivals involving countless liters of water, here are some favorite...
View ArticleThe Top Ten Summer Beer Festivals
by Chris Loud With the Brewer’s Association reporting that there are over 2,300 craft breweries operating in the United States, there’s no denying that craft beer is gaining popularity right now. When...
View ArticleJoin FlipKey in Bruges, Belgium this December for the 2013 VRMA European Seminar
Photos used with permission of VRMA. Copyright Tourism Bruges Last year, more than 100 holiday rental professionals from 14 countries met in Barcelona to foster collaboration between rental agencies...
View ArticleFlipKey.com Top 10 Events for Fall 2013
By: Terri Ogan There’s no better way to wrap up a perfect summer than with exploring all of the fall wonders the world has to offer. Whether it’s a food festival on the coast of Massachusetts, a...
View ArticleNo Hotel Rooms Left in Red Sox Nation? Vacation Rentals are a Home Run!
Calling all Boston Red Sox fans! If you haven’t already, it’s time to prepare for the heaps of travelers that have flooded into the city for a chance to experience first-hand the seven most exciting...
View Article[Gallery] If Each Hunger Games District Had Its Own Vacation Rental
The second installment of The Hunger Games franchise entitled “Catching Fire” premiered November 22 in theaters across the US. This extremely popular book series has captured the hearts and minds of...
View ArticleTop 10 Factory Tours For Travelers Who Explore from the Inside Out
Some travelers and foodies prefer to enjoy finished products. The first bite or the first sip of a freshly made anything is appreciated and enjoyed. Others are more inquisitive, more curious as to how...
View ArticleParty Like a Local: New Year’s Around the World
Are you absolutely in love with New Year’s Eve? Do you proudly adorn yourself each year with sparkling hats and numbered sunglasses? Do you stretch yourself to the limit year after year, traveling...
View ArticlePage-Turning Trips for National Book Month
January is National Book Month, and to celebrate, we’re rounding up some of our favorite destinations for book lovers. Whether you’re the type to swoon while standing in the spot of your favorite...
View ArticleWhy Yesterday’s Olympic Host Cities are Still as Good as Gold
1980: Lake Placid, New York US Medal Count: (6) Gold + (4) Silver + (2) Bronze = (12) **3rd Place Overall Why You’d Remember It: “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!!!” A group of college-aged US hockey...
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