Newsweek has considered and ranked every country in the world by economy, politics, healthy and quality of life. Here are the top 10 highest ranking countries in the world. continue reading...

The gloom and doom of the economy makes us want nothing more than to get away from it all, but unfortunately we can’t afford it! Exotic travel doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re willing to enjoy the cheaper version of the real thing. Instead of Paris visit a much more affordable Quebec City, if you want to visit the world, see it all at Las Vegas. continue reading...

Gambling away money seems to be the last thing on peoples’ minds these days, and the effects are showing in the gambling hub, Atlantic City.  As many as five of the eleven casinos in the area could wind up filing for bankruptcy this year, and hundreds ofworkers have been laid off.  Plans for new casinos have been shelved, and even the Donald - Mr. Trump - himself is hoping to sell off one of his three Atlantic City properties.  2008 is the second year in a row that Atlantic City revenues dropped, after 28 years of increases.  Read more… continue reading...

Remember when traveling to Canada was affordable?  Fortunately, that trend is back as the US dollar has gained against the Canadian loonie.  If you do plan to take a trip to the Great White North, here a few tips about how you should navigate Toronto:

Getting around:  Try the TTC, Toronto’s public transit system.  A subway, streetcar or bus fare runs you CA$2.75.  And try the shuttle from the airport to Union Station, Toronto’s transportation hub - that’ll run you CA$10.55.   http://www.ttc.ca/ continue reading...

Keep this in mind if you’re traveling to New York anytime soon:  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York is prepared to make serious cuts to its service, which could result in more crowded trains, reduced service and layoffs.  Fare hikes are also a possibility, to help deal with an estimated $1.2 billion budgetary deficit.  Read more… continue reading...

Here is a list of the world’s next great cities and powerhouses, based on factors such as economic and commercial environment and quality of life: continue reading...