Put on Your Rose Colored Glasses

Located between the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower, in the heart of Paris’ famous downtown area, the Raphael offers a glass elevator ride to a rooftop terrace that showcases a view of the entire city. One of the city’s most famous hotels, it is a true five star treasure in the heart of Paris. Find out more >

Win Luxury Ski Jackets

Professional Travel Guide cares about you, the traveler. That is why we offer the most comprehensive travel planning resource on the internet … all for free. And now, we are giving away things that you like. Specifically, luxury ski jackets. Beginning on October 15, we will be handing out 15 luxury ski jackets over the course of three weeks. Literally all you have to do is use our clues to find this button on the site and click on it. Then we draw names. And you win things. Free is fun. Find out more >

The Next Big Thing in Adventure Travel

Do you cherish dreams of standing on Antarctic shores, or seeing the amazing life of the Galapagos Islands? Expedition cruising in the Western world is at least as old as Leif Erikson… thankfully the ships are a little newer. Before you book your expedition cruise, explore our extensive cruise guide and figure out which ship is right for you. Here are some of our favorites and where they’re headed.

• Hanseatic – Antarctic
• Fram – Arctic
• Celebrity Xpedition – Galapagos

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North America’s Freshest Fleet

Norwegian boasts the “youngest fleet” in North America, and that means the 12 ships owned by the line are all at or under 10 years of service since their birth or renovation. This means newer amenities (such as a two story Nintendo Wii bowling alley) and modernized staterooms. It also means added bonuses such as a golf range and “Bollywood” showings on board the Dawn, now docked in Miami year round. Find out more >