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From Times Square to the Las Vegas Strip, many of the United States’ most-visited attractions are free to the public, open 24/7, and don’t require tickets. However, a number of bucket-list U.S. landmarks and attractions, such as the Statue of Liberty and Alcatraz Island, do require (or at least recommend) that visitors secure tickets in…
Anyone visiting an iconic city like New York or Paris is always looking for the best view of the city, whether it’s atop the Empire State Building or the Eiffel Tower. But every once in awhile, you’ll find yourself facing a breathtaking view from a totally unexpected spot, one you might have even stumbled upon…
Photo courtesy of rik-shaw via Flickr Hotels are a curious mix of public and private spaces. Yes, the room you paid for is all yours, but it was all someone else’s before you checked in. And, sometimes, those guests were up to no good. Historic hotels, especially, have had decades (sometimes a full century) for…
You’ve likely already snapped (or seen) the following travel photos: someone jumping in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, pinching the top of Big Ben in London, and staring off into the distance of a stunning natural landscape like Machu Picchu or the Grand Canyon. Some tourist destinations live up to their hype, while…
Here’s a little secret: Most museums in the world’s major cities offer at least one day or night where they let visitors in for free. “So what’s the trade off?” you might be wondering. Well, you can expect long lines, huge crowds, and a lack of flexibility in your travel schedule that can make operating…
Say it isn’t so: New York’s beloved Waldorf Astoria will close on Wednesday, March 1, for an undetermined period of time. In 2014 the property was purchased for nearly $2 billion by Chinese conglomerate Anbang Insurance Group Co., which announced plans last June to convert many of the iconic hotel’s 1,413 rooms into luxury condominiums.…
Vacations are all about seeing a new place, right? But what if you could also experience a new era? While we love historic hotels with old-timey charm, we’re also partial to those that transport us to the future. From properties with intergalactic, pod-like bedrooms to hotels with robot helpers, these Jetsons-worthy accommodations offer a glimpse…
Plenty has been written about what to expect when you’re expecting. Stress levels may go up during this time, which is one reason why the babymoon trend seems to show no signs of dipping in popularity. In a 2016 poll, 56 percent of expectant couples said they had either been on a babymoon or were…
Aside from a mid-February tropical getaway, few remedies can treat the winter blues quite like a superbly mixed cocktail enjoyed in a plush leather seat by a warm, crackling fire. Though New York City might be facing another month or so of gloomy winter weather, many of its hotel bars offer such a respite. From…
Do you like snuggling under a pile of cashmere quilts on a cold day? How about sipping a steaming cup of cocoa or cider when the temperatures tip below zero? Does curling up with a good book alongside a crackling fireplace on a snowy night sound like your idea of winter fun? If you answered…
