Tiny Countries That Pack a Big Punch

Although I haven't visited all of these places... actually, I have only visited one - Monaco... many are on my list (especially Malta, Grenada, and the Maldives).  Check out the list from Lonely Planet:

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/france/monaco/travel-tips-and-articles/76547?affil=lpemail

World's Most Expensive Cities

This list is fascinating to me.  I have never visited Japan, Norway, or Sweden, where many of the most expensive global cities are located.  Doesn't deter me one bit... just interesting to see:

http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/20110608/world-s-most-expensive-cities-2011/

The Most Colorful Places on Earth (according to Bing Travel)

Now this is what I call a fun article!

 http://www.bing.com/travel/content/search?q=The+Most+Colorful+Places+on+Earth%3a+Manarola%2c+Italy&cid=msn1185062&form=HPTRAV&gt1=41000

World's Prettiest Places... (according to Yahoo Travel)

I can think of a lot of places to add to this list!  It's so neat to learn about new places, though... Plitvice Lakes National Park looks GORGEOUS!  I have always wanted to go to Croatia!  Enjoy:

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-39456339

World's Best Ruins

Just saw one of these last week (the Colosseum)!!!

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-40006586

Baby leopards, bear found in bags at Thai airport

How big were this guy's suitcases???

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110513/ap_on_re_as/as_thailand_leopards_in_luggage

Kid-Friendly Resorts in and around the U.S.

Until now, my blog has focused mainly on travel for adults.  But, as many of our best friends are finding out, it's not as easy to pick up and globe-trot when you've got a tot! 
I found this slideshow on Bing Travel this morning and many of these resorts sound really cool... some are even affordable!
http://www.bing.com/travel/content/search?q=12+Resorts+Where+Kids+Rule%3a+Hotel+del+Coronado%2c+San+Diego&FORM=TRSSPG