Ballpark Estimate: $2,160 to $4,900 per person (including lodging but excluding meals) Travelers who want a little intrigue and wonder in their vacation – as well as a dose of ancient history – may be lured by the pharaohs, tombs and temples of Egypt. There, just outside Cairo, awestruck visitors gaze up at the more than 480-foot-tall Great Pyramid of Giza – the last … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $2,000 to 4,300 a month. You’ve probably heard the Italian phrase, "La Dolce Vita." In English, this translates to "the sweet life," which is a perfect description of what it would be like to retire to Italy. In fact, this charming country just may be the perfect spot if you want to spend your senior years living in peace and beauty. A Country Rich With … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $15,500 to $87,500 Early expeditions to the North Pole were difficult, if not impossible, to verify. The generally accepted claim that Robert Peary’s 1909 expedition was first to arrive at the Pole remains somewhat in doubt and, even today, the 1926 over-flight of the Pole by Richard E. Byrd is questioned by some. However, for better or worse, a trip to … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $1,425 to $3,725 a month If there’s something about France that piques your fancy, you may want to consider retiring there. You can expect to find a high quality of life in France and all of the modern conveniences you might desire. Better yet, the food, wine, fashion and art will make your life an interesting and impressive cultural mix that you will be … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $100 to $800 a day per person What’s your vision of an ideal honeymoon trip? Perhaps the thought of touring the Caribbean islands from the comfort of a first-class cruise ship is one option that really makes your heart skip. Of course you don’t have to be a newlywed to take a cruise, though. Cruises can also be a great choice for singles, couples and … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $900 to $1200 a month per person If you aren’t rich but could easily get used to the idea of spending your golden years living like a millionaire, you might want to consider retiring to Costa Rica. This popular spot, which is located between Nicaragua and Panama, attracts many older people who are drawn by the temperate climate, the beautiful setting and … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $650 to $2,300 for a package deal Want to plan a romantic getaway? Then think about booking a weekend jaunt to Paris. When you take advantage of last-minute travel deals, this expensive destination can actually become quite affordable. Getting There It takes about seven and a half hours to fly from New York City to Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport. … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $36,000 to $65,000 Antarctica is a popular tourist destination. Dozens of cruise ships sail there from November to March, when the sun never sets. Tourists pay tens of thousands of dollars for the trip, mostly to see penguins and icebergs. However, if you really want to experience adventure travel to the world’s coldest continent, you need to head 700 … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $100,000 to $200 million. Have you ever fantasized about traveling into outer space, or even landing on the moon? While this used to be a far-fetched concept for the average American, over the next few years space travel may actually become more within reach thanks to advances in ongoing research and technology advances in the aerospace field. The Space … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $3,500 to $6,000 for a week + airfare What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Alaska? Maybe you picture stunning mountain ranges bordered by thick forests of pine and birch on one side and fields of snow-covered terra firma on the other? Perhaps you visualize ice sheets that stretch up beyond the Bearing Straight out into the Arctic … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: 1,000 to $3,000 a month. Where do you plan on living when you retire? If you’re like most people, you probably want to head to Florida where you can enjoy a sandy beach, hot sun and surf twenty-four/seven, fifty-two weeks a year. But if you’re looking for something completely different; a place where the Bohemian lifestyle was practically invented, then … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $500 to $6,000+ (not including airfare) If you’ve always wanted to explore Alaska, this summer just might be the perfect time to put your plan into action. Today it is easy to find a wealth of cruises that offer a chance to experience all the culture, beauty and natural habitat Alaska has to offer, while creating memories that will last for a lifetime. … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: 4 to 10 percent of the cost of your trip A good travel insurance policy may be one of the most important things you take with you on your next trip. The experts recommend investing in a plan that offers coverage for some of the common scenarios that can spoil any well planned vacation. The Need Whether you’re worried about your trip being cancelled, your … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $500 to $10,000+ (excluding airfare) If you’re growing bored with vacations at yet another beach, or you’re sick of tagging along behind exhausting tour groups, you may be looking for something totally over the edge, totally exciting, and if desired, totally costly – like an East African safari. (Swahili word for “journey”) If this is the case, then grab … [Read more...]

Ballpark Estimate: $150 to $560 a person Have you ever experienced the magnificence of the Grand Canyon first-hand? If so, the natural beauty and splendor of this journey is likely to live on in your memories forever. That’s why close to five million people from all over the world today are drawn to this destination. While some are content with viewing from above, others … [Read more...]