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Private islands are usually reserved for the rich and famous, but there are a number of them around the world where you can actually spend the night — although to do so on most, you still have to have some serious cash. Whether it’s a tiny resort or a standalone estate property for a single…
“This year I resolve I’m going to spend less time looking at my iPhone because that is time I could be spending with my iPad,” TV host Stephen Colbert quipped on his show in early January. It’s a joke many of us can relate to; in our technology-fueled culture, unplugging can be incredibly difficult. There’s…
Our fast-paced lives and increasingly hyper-connected world may be fun and exciting, but it can also be exhausting. When we think of a real vacation, we picture escaping the bustling cities and swapping car alarms for crickets. While backpacking up a mountain could do the trick, we’re more inclined to pick a hotel that offers…
One of the more picturesque places in the world, Tuscany is noted for its vineyard-filled hillsides, rich medieval history, and delectable wines and cuisine. Travelers to this central region of Italy can take their pick from quaint farm bed-and-breakfasts to luxury hotels that specialize in thermal baths. Whether travelers are taking a family vacation to…
We all know the holidays are best spent with the ones you love. But sometimes this means putting up with your partner’s not-so-lovable parents. So when you’ve reached the point of needing something more than spiked eggnog to remedy your woes, here are nine unplugged tropical retreats where you can REALLY escape your in-laws.
One way to up the ante for your next vacation? Pick an uber-remote destination. A remote locale of course means some extra time spent traveling, but when that translates into an extra peaceful setting that not only feels, but is, miles away from home, it makes it well worth the journey. We’ve logged hundreds of…
Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your loved one, but that can be hard to do in a crowded resort where dozens of other couples are trying to do the same thing. If you’re planning a special getaway for the holiday, however, there are still plenty of spots where you won’t need…
View of the Ocean from the Gran Bahia Principe, which sits on its own private island