Families with young children might want to take advantage of some fall deals in the Caribbean. Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas (www.atlantis.com), has starting rates of $159 until Oct. 29, with breakfast, dinner and unlimited access to the Aquaventure theme park (children under 6 are free). Through Nov. 4, the three Beaches resorts in Jamaica (www.beaches.com) are promoting a Wonderfall package, which includes a free night, up to 45 percent off room rates and perks like a new...  Read More »

Though New Yorkers were recently brought up short by the financial crisis, with no one quite knowing just how bad it would be, one thing this city has going for it is its resiliency. Yes, there are worries about 401(k)s and mortgage payments — and perhaps a second thought about spending time in clubs with $300 bottle service — but there are still plenty of reasons not to stay at home watching CNBC, from new restaurants featuring ever-more inventive menus to hipster hangouts...  Read More »