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Ole Ola! World Cup 2014 Kicks Off in Sao Paulo June 12

One country. 12 stadiums. 32 teams. 64 games. The FIFA World Cup — the world’s most popular sporting event, which draws over three billion viewers — kicks off (who doesn’t love a sporting pun?) June 12 in Brazil. And though soccer is the very life-blood of South America, this year’s tournament marks the first time…

10 Summer Music Festivals You Can’t Miss

This weekend, New York City will truly be the “City That Never Sleeps” as throngs of locals and visitors alike rock out at the fourth annual Governor’s Ball. This three day music fest features headliners Outkast, Jack White, and Vampire Weekend, as well as dozens of others from across the musical spectrum. And next weekend,…

Euro, Schmuro: 6 Budget European Hotels Under $150 a Night

Planning a European getaway is one of the travel world’s greatest pleasures. Explorers envision romantic strolling in Paris, tapas tasting in Barcelona, and museum-hopping in London. But just as daydreaming turns into legitimate agenda-forming, sticker shock often backslaps like a champion street fighter. The Euro and the Pound are a tough pill to swallow for…

Nearcation Destinations: 5 Locales That Are Budget-Friendly

Summer is a time for celebration, family bonding, and — most importantly, in our book — travel. But when vacation extravaganzas to far-flung islands and ancient cities don’t fit into the budget, the answer is not to skip vacation: it’s to nearcation! (Yes, we just made a new word. And we think it’s kinda awesome.)…

Our Top 10 Picks for Affordable Beach Motels

A beach getaway is meant to be a relaxing escape. But when you’re spending a fortune for just a few days on the sand, it can be everything but a time of peace and tranquility. Fortunately, we’ve traveled to beaches all over the world and have stayed not only in luxe beachfront hotels, but also…

Hard Rock Opens Its First European Hotel in Ibiza

Just in time for the Spanish party town’s hottest season, Hard Rock International opened Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza yesterday after years of construction. The luxury hotel is the company’s first property in Europe, and brings the brand’s musically-inclined amenities to Spain, with signature Hard Rock features such as in-room guitar deliveries and curated playlists. On…

10 Memorial Day Getaways Not on the Beach

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, and with it comes the official kick-off of the summer season. When next Friday hits, thousands of beach-bound celebrators will clog the highways on their way to sun and surf. But while we love a good beach day just as much as the next patriot, this Memorial…