Extreme adventurist (Peninsula Gateway)

Gig Harbor’s Glenn Rogers, right, bicycles through the Abu Dhabi desert two weeks ago with a competitor slightly behind him. Rogers, 43, is a full-time father of five and husband to Cheryl. His team, DART-nuun, placed 13th among some of the most athletically gifted adventure racers in the world.

Want great hotel service? Skip the city (MSNBC)

If you're looking for the finest hotels for service in the world, your best bet is to stay away from major cities.

April cruises bring a shower of savings (MSNBC)

Cruises for those who plan now can be snagged at rates from just $569 — or as little as $33 per night — for sailings to South America, Bermuda and beyond.

Nonstop Mexico: Seven beachy getaways (CNN)

When you have beach on the brain, who wants to bother with a layover? Budget Travel has prepared the ultimate insider's guide to seven resort towns south of the border that are just one quick flight away.

Six affordable eco-lodge escapes (San Francisco Chronicle)

Committed to traveling green? There's no need to spend well above $200 a night on the new breed of spa-enhanced eco-lodge that's proliferating across Mexico. Instead, you can still find comfortable, environmentally gentle digs for less than $100. Here are our...