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San Francisco Hotels as Eclectic and Charming as the City
Your choices in San Francisco hotels are overwhelming. The prices can be too. So during our staff visit to the City by the Bay, we looked for reasonably priced hotels that had charm, good location or...
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“The World They Knew” Is Expanding In A New Documentary
A group of 10 ambitious and intelligent young women are about to go on an amazing international trip where cameras will follow three of the young women for the new documentary “The World They Knew.”...
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Orlando Tops in Number of Great Family Friendly Hotels
Orlando is the biggest winner this year in TripAdvisor’s just-released Travelers’ Choice awards for family friendly hotels. The online review giant crunched its members’ reviews to identify the 231...
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Doing Spring Break Adult-Style Can Be Fun, Too
Bridge to Sanibel Island on Florida’s Gulf Coast Spring break isn’t just for kids. If you’re looking for a spring break idea that’s a little more “wow” than “woo-hoo!,” here are seven tips for a more...
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Colombia: A Jam-Packed, Fun Week of Exploration
During my jam-packed week in Colombia, I was lucky enough to explore its mountains, valleys and coasts. Bogotá was a blend of modern high-rises and a booming nightlife with slums stacked in the...
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Getting Your Shop On in Hong Kong
While any international brand worthy of its logo has at least one outlet here, Hong Kong’s reputation as a bargain hunter’s paradise is largely a thing of the past. So what’s worth shopping for?...
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Pricey Restaurants Now Offering Happy Hour Deals
Ahh, happy hour. That brief, shining window, generally during weekday afternoons, when bars roll back drink prices in an effort to lure in those who are able to take advantage of the free time and low...
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9 Often Overlooked, Underrated Beaches
Some destinations always come to mind when people think of beach getaways: Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Miami’s South Beach, and the crowded sands in Cancun. Some spots, however, are often overlooked and...
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World’s Best Eco-Lodges Offer Pristine Habitats, Amenities
Kasbah du Toubkal Marrakech, Morocco Ecolodge The health benefits of spending time in nature are well-documented, as are the stress-relieving benefits of taking a vacation. Travelers looking to really...
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Hotel Santa Caterina: Iconic Amalfi Coast Hotel A Must-Visit
Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi boasts a long history of hospitality that dates back to 1904, when the Gambardella family inaugurated it. The long-lasting tradition is alive with the heirs who still...
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Adventure Travel in Madagascar’s Andringitra National Park
Travel to Madagascar, and Andringitra in particular, is a rugged adventure sure to pique the interest of travelers. A spectacular array of landscape changes, animals and plants lie within the park...
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Regional Desserts as American as Apple Pie
New York’s iconic black and white cookies. Apple pie gets a lot of glory for being the embodiment of American desserts:”As American as apple pie” the saying goes, flatly ignoring the fact that apple...
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‘The Marvelous City’ of Rio de Janeiro Making Big Comeback
Corcovado Marina in Rio It’s not by chance that Brazilians and foreigners alike call it the Marvelous City. Rio de Janeiro’s very name evokes fun, fashion, desire, danger. The names of neighborhoods...
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There Are Still Plenty of Great Reasons to Visit Mexico
Oaxaca, birthplace of chocolate. During a recent visit to Mexico, a woman on a bus in Cancun told me she was puzzled that anyone would choose to travel to her country right now. After a lengthy...
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Middle East Continuing to Grow as Luxury Destination
Rendering of Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Luxury hotel marketers are opening numerous properties in the Greater Middle East area, suggesting that the region is a new choice destination for in-the-know...
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Luxe Vacation Condos on the ‘Magical Isle’ of Maui
Called the “magical isle,” Maui is the second largest Hawaiian island. Both sophisticated and rugged, Maui’s top attractions include whale watching off the coast of Lahaina, driving the winding road to...
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D.C.’s Cherry Blossom Festival Carries On In Chilly Weather
After a harsh winter for much of the United States, you’re probably more than ready for spring. And if you’re looking for a way to welcome the season of flowers, the National Cherry Blossom Festival is...
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Montreal: The North American Alternative to Europe
If you’re looking for a unique European experience but can’t afford a flight from North America, Montreal in Canada is just up your alley. The second largest French-speaking city in the world after...
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Falling In Love with Marseille
Marseille wasn’t on my original itinerary. After touring a chateau of the Loire Valley and exploring Bordeaux, I planned to visit Toulouse and St. Girons in the French Pyrenees, but there was a...
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Sexy Florida Spas Make a Great Spring Break for Couples
Canyon Ranch Spa, Miami Beach Sunseekers on spring break and families embarking on theme park vacations are well-known for flocking to Florida throughout the year. Still, there’s a steamier side to...
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