Forbes Travel Features

• World's Most Expensive Cruise Ship Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  After five years of planning and construction, Royal Caribbean is unveiling the Oasis of the Seas, a $1.4 billion ship that will be the largest and tallest cruise liner in the world when it takes its maiden voyage this December.
• Europe's Hidden Travel Gems Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  First settled more than 2,000 years ago, the town of Stari Grad is one of Europe's oldest. Indeed, the name Stari Grad is Croatian for "old town." Consequently, tourists overlook the tiny village--and miss one of the most delightful attractions on the continent.
• America's Cleanest Commutes Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  In the late 18th century, British poet William Blake lamented the "dark satanic mills" and squalid urban centers spawned by the industrial revolution. One might expect the recently released American Community Survey to show that, more than 200 years later, large cities are just as filthy as they've always been.
• The World's Happiest Cities Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  Ever since Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers appeared in the 1933 film Flying Down to Rio, the world has been fascinated with Rio de Janeiro. Popular perception of the city is infused with images of starry-eyed youngsters dancing into the dusk, backed by imposing mountains and dark sea.
• What 1 Million Euros Buys In Homes Worldwide Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  LONDON - When a sumptuous two-bedroom apartment on St. Petersburg, Russia's Square of Arts first went on sale in October 2008, it was listed at 1.8 million euros (2.6 million U.S. dollars). At the start of August 2009, the price tag was cut to 1 million euros ($1.4 million)--and the property is remains replete with ornate balustrades, chandeliers and 24-hour security.
• Organic Food: Behind The Hype Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  Picking a can of black beans is likely one of the most mundane grocery store tasks. Unless, of course, the choice is between organic and non-organic beans.
• America's Most Stressful Cities Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  Few enjoy their commute. Just ask Stephen Dinwiddie, M.D., a psychiatrist at the University of Chicago.
• Europe's Most Scenic Drives Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  It's easy to be blown away by the view, at sunset, of the whitewashed lighthouse at Cabo de Sao Vincente, Portugal. The southwesternmost point of Europe stands on a tall craggy cliff, with nothing but the Atlantic Ocean all around.
• The King Of Classic Cars Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  Richard Kughn didn't expect to buy five cars in one day. But he couldn't ignore the gleaming 1939 Packard and the 1948 Cadillac beckoning him from the auction block. The 1928 Ford Model A, the 1952 Buick and the 1930 Pierce-Arrow were tough to pass up, too. "I lie a lot," Kughn laughs. "I always say I'm not going to buy anything, but if I see something I like, or that I think is going for less than it's worth, I'll buy it."
• America's Most Stressful Cities Sat, 7 Nov 09 12:48

  Few enjoy their commute. Just ask Stephen Dinwiddie, M.D., a psychiatrist at the University of Chicago.