America's Best Places to Live 2008

"Great jobs, schools, housing—these 10 small cities have all that and more Courtesy of City of Plymouth, Photo: Martha Johnston Plymouth's Medicine Lake at sunset Chances are, you love the corner of the nation your family calls home. And that’s exactly as it...

'Seat Guru' to the Rescue: Map your Flight Comfort and Amenities

Unless you work in the airline or travel industry, what is the chance that you have the right information at your fingertips when you pick a seat for your next flight, about zero I guess.  This is where Seat Guru comes to the rescue.

Silk pajamas, designer amenities -- airlines go upscale

Silk pajamas, private spas, designer amenities and restaurant-quality food — these days flying first class is a lot like a night at your favorite resort.

Choosing the Right Hotel

"Five-star hotels generally are the most expensive. You are paying for luxury. These hotels usually offer butler service, large bathrooms with soaking tubs, spa-inspired bath products, and high-end bed linens. Lobbies in five-star hotels are laden with marble and fresh...

Hospitals Cater to Their 'Guests'

"Feel like watching a movie? Need an extra blanket or some food? For years, guests at hotels have gotten these amenities with a phone call or a few clicks of the TV remote. Now this instant gratification is available to patients in hospitals across the nation through...

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