(Getty Images) It's always nice to get away, but where you stay can be just as important as where you go. Plumbing problems, cramped rooms, or, uncomfortable beds among other problems can turn a dream vacation into a nightmare. Fortunately, Orbitz has compiled a list of the country's 10 top hotels as rated on . These best-reviewed accommodations ensure you will have a fun and relaxing vacation, even if you never leave the hotel. - Las Vegas, Nevada Located right...

Whether they're playgrounds for the rich and famous or havens for retirees, the world's best beach resorts may disappear despite efforts to protect them against sea level rise. That's the prediction of coastal expert Andrew Cooper, a professor at the University of Ulster in Ireland, who said that the usual way of replenishing a beach, by adding sand to it, will not keep up with the sea's rapid rise. "A key attractor in most of the world's examples of coastal...

(Hengki Koentjoro) Award-winning photographer Hengki Koentjoro captures the beautiful landscapes of Indonesia in this dreamlike collection of work. Born in Semarang, Indonesia, Koentjoro graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he studied video production and fine art. He returned to Indonesia after his studies to become a freelance videographer and editor, specializing in nature documentaries and corporate profiles. The 49-year-old believes photography is his "true purpose in life’s journey of expression." ...

(Hengki Koentjoro) Award-winning photographer Hengki Koentjoro captures the tranquility of the ocean and beautiful landscapes of Indonesia in this dreamlike collection of work. Born in Semarang, Indonesia, Koentjoro graduated from the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he studied video production and fine art. He returned to Indonesia after his studies to become a freelance videographer and editor, specializing in nature documentaries and corporate profiles. The 49-year-old believes photography is his "true purpose in life’s journey of...

A small boat belonging to the Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous patrols near the cruise ship Carnival Triumph in the Gulf of Mexico, Feb. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/U.S. Coast Guard- Lt. Cmdr. Paul McConnell) HOUSTON - Passengers aboard a cruise vessel stranded in the Gulf of Mexico after a weekend engine fire have limited access to bathrooms, food and hot coffee, but also a new destination: Mobile, Ala. Carnival Cruise Lines President and CEO Gerry Cahill said in a statement Monday...

In this image released by the U.S. Coast Guard on Feb. 11, 2013, a small boat belonging to the Coast Guard Cutter Vigorous patrols near the cruise ship Carnival Triumph in the Gulf of Mexico, Feb. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/U.S. Coast Guard- Lt. Cmdr. Paul McConnell) HOUSTON -- A cruise line says it is making the passengers stranded aboard a disabled ship in the Gulf of Mexico as comfortable as possible with running water and some working bathrooms, contradicting the...

A performer from the Beija Flor samba school parades during carnival celebrations at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Perfect weather greeted Carnival's revelers on Tuesday as Rio de Janeiro's samba schools competed for the title of the year's best in an all night parade at the city's famous Sambadrome. The over-the-top floats, heart-pounding percussion and nearly nude samba dancers of six elite schools paraded in competition, while six other schools also performed....

This image provided by Sports Illustrated shows the cover of the magazine's 2013 Swimsuit Edition featuring Kate Upton, which will launch across multiple platforms on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013. (AP Photo/Sports Illustrated, Derek Kettela) Frigid temperatures and skimpy bikinis don't mix, as model Kate Upton learned during a prestigious photo shoot. On Tuesday morning, Upton told The Today Show she in Antarctica for the cover photo of Sports Illustrated's 2013 Swimsuit Issue. Clad in only a swimsuit bottom and a...

The cruise ship Carnival Triumph has been floating aimlessly in the Gulf after a fire erupted in the engine room Sunday, Feb. 10 knocked out the ship's propulsion system. (Getty Images) HOUSTON -- Carnival Cruise Lines has canceled a dozen more planned voyages aboard the Triumph and acknowledged that the crippled ship had been plagued by other mechanical problems in the weeks before an engine-room fire left it powerless in the Gulf of Mexico. The company's announcement on Wednesday came...

In this June 23, 2008 file photo, a US Airways jet takes off as an American Airlines jet is prepped for takeoff at Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File) DALLAS -- American Airlines and US Airways agreed Thursday to merge in an $11 billion deal that would create the world's biggest airline. The combined carrier will be called American Airlines and be based in Fort Worth. It expects to have $40 billion in annual revenue and...

Mom and baby killer whale swim together at SeaWorld San Diego's Shamu Stadium. (Courtesy: Mike Aguilera/SeaWorld San Diego) (Mike Aguilera/SeaWorld San Diego) Maternal love blossomed at SeaWorld San Diego this Valentine's Day. Kasatka, a killer whale who is approximately 37 years old, gave birth Thursday morning under the watchful eyes of SeaWorld's zoological team. The calf is estimated to weigh between 300 and 350 pounds and measure 6 to 7 feet. The gender of the calf is not yet known....

(AbleStock.com) A group of medical specialists has provided an answer to a dilemma that has faced flyers since the Wright brothers took to the air in 1903 -- is it okay to fart mid-flight? The experts' recommendation is an emphatic yes to airline passengers -- but a warning to cockpit crews that breaking wind could distract the pilot and pose a safety risk. (MORE: 7 Wacky Races We Want to Run) The study concluded that anecdotal evidence that flying increases...