Tickets in hand, she said she never thought about taking a longer cruise but “if I had time I might do a longer trip.” With such opinions in mind, Crystal Cruises, a Japanese luxury cruise line with two vessels that each carry about 1,000 passengers …

Top Shelf showcases luxury vacations, goods, restaurants and more that you can indulge in after your investing pays off. TopShelf (3) When my colleague Alyssa Oursler, an avowed dog person, wrote about the priciest pooches money can buy, I knew I had …

For example, the Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast in Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island, has discounted its luxury rooms to $197, with taxes, down from $218; its lighthouse suite is now $328, down from $364. … Info: 800-505-5497, www.intrepid-vacations.com.

Krystal Resort Cancun, nestled along Mexico's alluring Cancun coastline, offers the perfect hideaway for an extravagant Mexican vacation this fall. Cancun's white sand beaches, charming Mexican hospitality, and exquisite Cancun restaurants perfectly …

Yes, I know vacations are fun. Vacations are also expensive and draining. If you're only going away for a few days (like in the case of Labor Day) you might try to jam in as much sun, fun and boozing as you possibly can. It might sound like a good idea …

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A Missouri executive has pleaded guilty to using bank bailout funds to buy a luxury condominium in Fort Myers. Lee County public records show Darryl Layne Woods, 48, … Instead, Woods, chairman and president of Mainstreet Bank's holding company …

"For the luxury client who wants an over the top vacation and an intimate experience, it's an enticement in itself to have two world renowned artists headlining the voyages." She added, "I get goose bumps imagining their sailaway concerts out on deck …

Owners Kevin and Maria Cobb market online the upscale vacation rental properties as, well, just that — five-star rentals. They love good customer service when traveling, so they want to give their customers "the best service for their luxury vacations …