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The temperatures are rising and late-spring’s long-awaited Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner. Whether you see the annual holiday as a time to party, a time to relax, or a time to remember, most people will agree that it’s a good time to get out of town without having to worry about using…
Photo Credit: Memorial Student Center Texas A&M University, Flickr Did you know that Cinco de Mayo (on May 5) is not Mexican independence day? Did you also know that the U.S. parties harder for Cinco de Mayo than Mexico does? ‘Tis true, amigos. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a Mexican battle victory — the triumph at…
As the weather starts to warm up, many of us are itching to strip off those winter layers and take a dip in the water. While any pool would likely put a smile on your face at this point, there are some spots worth a trip (and a long flight) to lounge poolside. This spring,…
Photo: Thinkstock/moodboard When airlines announce new service between two cities, it doesn’t just create more flight options. It also drives down airfares. This spring, new routes from major carriers like American, JetBlue, United, and Virgin America will mean big savings on service both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are the 10 routes with the…
Los Angeles is known for people flocking to its coastal land in hopes of fame and fortune, but there’s a new invasion hitting the City of Angels: Australians. Over the course of recent years, more and more Aussies have been turning up in West Hollywood and adding their “Down Under” flair to a variety of…
Last year, Bloomberg published a list of the world’s most expensive hotel cities and we were fairly surprised that San Francisco took the number one spot, even though we did know it’s one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in. As New Yorkers, paying some of the largest rents for the smallest spaces,…
Photo by Gage Skidmore When booking, reading about, or admiring a hotel, so often we are preoccupied with the exteriors. Our interest is piqued by style-conscious rooms and state-of-the-art appliances; rarely do we think about the owners, who often end up being far more interesting than the facades! Most hotel owners are happy to take…
Books like “Eat, Pray Love” and “Wild” may have set off a boom in self-discovery travel, but more and more places are providing full on spiritual immersion travel options. With such limited time off from our busy lives, travelers are seeking to make the most of their vacations by testing out one-of-a-kind healing and restorative…
We know what you’re thinking: cemeteries aren’t often places you’re dying to visit. (Excuse the pun.) They can be spooky, boring, and even run-down. But there are some graveyards around the world that are hauntingly beautiful with drop-dead gorgeous views and museum-worthy artwork. From Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah to the cliffside Waverly Cemetery in Australia,…
Hotels around the world have played major roles in history. They’ve provided neutral territory, been the perfect place to commit a crime, and acted as the home-away-from-homes where authors’ imagination could take flight. For centuries, hotels have been the sites of scandals, parties, and secrets. Prizes have been dreamed up in hotels; iconic salads (yes,…
