Disney Cruise Lines newest ship arrived in Port Canaveral this week. The 2,500 passenger, 128,000 ton cruise ship, the Disney Dream will make its sailing debut on January 26, 2011 to the Bahamas. This is the first new ship Disney has launched since the Disney Wonder in 1999. The company will debut Dream’s sister ship [...]

Auto dealers across the country and Europe saw an increase in sales during 2010, the largest margin of increase since the recession hit the United States three years ago. Ford and General Motors can breathe a little easier entering 2011 as car sales steadily increased. Although, the increase was not comparable to past sales, the [...]

Norwegian Cruise lines announced the largest European deployment of cruise ships in the company’s 45-year history. The four new Freestyle Cruising ships will set sail beginning April 2012. The idea of freestyle cruising embraces the guest’s desire for self-government. During freestyle cruises, Norwegian forbears ashore schedules and formalities, offering guests more freedom to do what [...]

Whether trying to lose weight, quit smoking or improve your finances, the federal government offers lots of help with New Year’s resolutions through different online resources. Getting your finances in order at www.mymoney.gov, more than 20 government agencies come together to help people reach their financial goals, whether it is paying off debt or building [...]

Pizza Hut is starting the year off right, at least according to some customers. On 1/1/11, the pizza chain is giving away 1,111 Stuffed Crust Pizzas as a kick of to their new marketing campaign. Starting in January, Pizza Hut will offer its stuffed crust pizza for $10. Chris Fuller, director of public relations at [...]

TLC’s new special “Extreme Couponing”, has the world abuzz and alert. The show featured four people who demonstrated the ultimate acts of frugality, saving literally hundreds of dollars just by using coupons. One question most viewers had was “where do they get all those coupons?” During the show, the “Coupon Mom”, Stephanie Nelson, explained several [...]

Starting this Saturday, January 1, the penalty for possession with as much as an ounce of marijuana in California will be same as if you had received a parking ticket. Proponents of legalized marijuana say the relaxed state law is simply a sign that attitudes are changing. With possession being put on the same level [...]

While Las Vegas has once again topped an annual ranking of the top spots to ring in the New Year, the most lavish parties will be in Miami. The most expensive New Year’s Eve party ticket in North America is $25,000 for the Magnum Stageside Table at the Fountainblue Hotel in Miami, according to clubZone. [...]

For the best-valued places to visit when traveling, Travelzoo Inc. has named the top destinations for 2011. The company’s “Wow Deal Destinations” for the coming year are Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, Iceland, Las Vegas, Bermuda and California’s Central Coast. “We anticipate 2011 to be similar to previous years – travelers will be on the hunt for [...]

The day after Christmas is best known as the day people hit the stores hoping to return unwanted or ill-fitting gifts, but this year it also marks Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African culture. For one week starting Sunday, African Americans from various religions light seven candles to express unity through their shared African culture. [...]

Retailers are hoping for a last-minute rush of holidays sales, and to encourage shoppers, they are extending hours on Christmas Eve. Many stores will be open all day. It is an effort to give shoppers many opportunities to secure a good deal. Popular stores like Toys ‘R’ Us and Old Navy will be open 24 [...]

HGTV plans to show viewers its latest Dream Home in a television special on New Year’s Day. The fully furnished home is a modernly rustic designed home situated in Stowe, Vermont. Nestled beneath Mt. Mansfield, the dream home is part of a $2 million prize package that also includes $500,000 in cash and a 2011 [...]