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An ideal opportunity to sample new things — local delicacies, cultural pastimes, lively festivals — is while vacationing. If you’re looking for something exhilarating to get the adrenaline pumping, whether from excitement or sheer fright, there are some cities that are perfect for engaging in heart-racing ventures. From scenic hot air ballooning to swimming with…
Did you spend all your time in your tree house as a kid? Or were you brokenhearted because you never had one? Well, these nine gorgeous hotels can turn your childish tree house fantasies into grown-up realities. These rustic-luxe (or just luxe) tree-house-style bungalows will let you live among the birds (and, in some cases,…
Whether you’re dying to see some playful monkeys or go horseback riding, you can pick a hotel that offers that and more — without even having to leave the property. Although it’s more expected in tropical locales like Costa Rica and the safari grounds of Africa, travelers may be surprised that they can also get…
When many of us dream of the beach, we’re not just dreaming of fine white sand and clear blue waters. (Well, sure, we are dreaming about that part quite a bit.) But we’re also imagining thatched roof bars, decks with hammocks, and rooms with lots of wood or stone. Resorts that blend modern luxuries with…
Much like Costa Rica (its neighbor to the south), Nicaragua is filled with lush rainforests, roaming wildlife, and pretty white-sand beaches. And although the country is very poor, it’s rich in history; travelers can visit historic churches and plazas, most of which can be found in Leon and Granada. So whether looking to visit a…
The world is not a peaceful place. And when disaster strikes abroad, the media circus can make scary situations seem even scarier — to the point where traveling anywhere can seem life-threatening, even more so when it’s to locales that are off the beaten track. So you may be particularly scared of these five beach…
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.
In honor of November being National Novel Writing Month, we’ve scoured our site for hotels ideally suited for releasing your inner Hemingway (but preferably a less tortured version of the late great). These 10 hotels are quiet and comfortable, and most have private cottage-like rooms so you don’t have to worry about noisy neighbors disturbing…
In our original post, we brought you from Nantucket to Kauai and everywhere in between, offering perfectly captured glimpses of our country’s most beautiful vistas. But we’d be biased if we only shared our stunning photos of the United States. So we packed our bags and headed to Europe in search of its best vantage…
During the summer, it’s almost impossible to stay indoors come happy hour. While the cooler months — spent with friends crowding in cozy bars and huddling by the fire — are fast approaching, there’s still time for some rooftop boozin’ — and fortunately, enjoying the sun and stars with a drink in hand is made…