This large leafy urban park in Berlin is a magnet for visitors and residents alike.

South Africa's wineyards beckon to any wine lover, it's simple to build a long vacation around the wine routes from Cape Town.

When you want to head for the beach in the middle of the big city, go to Jackson Park in Chicago. You can have all the arts and culture of the urban atmosphere along with beach days.

Priceline.com used to be an exotic service meant only for the adventurous traveler, those willing to accept the risk of a 6am flight or a surburban hotel

Most urban public transport systems in the west can be quite expensive for a visitor. London is outrageous, but so are cities like Venice, and even Paris. By giving a fellow traveler your public transport tickets when you're done with them, you can help someone save a bundle.