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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…
Europe is known for many things, from historic sights to stunning landscapes to buzzing metropolises. Tying the three together are the grand palaces that have housed European royal families for generations, many of which are set on picturesque manicured grounds. Take a look at seven such architectural splendors spread across the European continent. We’ve also…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a destination in the Netherlands that isn’t picturesque. (It’s no surprise that the Dutch produced so many excellent painters—they had excellent inspiration.) While many visitors flock to Amsterdam, which certainly has its fair share of picturesque streets, canals, flower markets, and cobblestoned squares, there are many more towns and cities…
For many warm-weather vacation planners, the pool is a major factor in deciding on a destination. And what makes a pool even better for many adults? A bar! But the setting is a crucial factor as well; no one wants to sip pina coladas while facing a concrete wall. So we searched the globe for…
With the exceptional CGI technology available today, humans don’t have to imagine alien worlds—they exist as digital creations in countless movies. But as it turns out, travelers don’t need to leave the planet in order to see a real-life ethereal landscape. There are places across Earth that truly look like they belong in another galaxy.…
If your bucket list includes the experience of sitting in an Italian hilltop town, while sipping a glass of fine wine and gazing out over ancient olive groves, you’re in luck. We’ve uncovered 10 places in Italy where you can do exactly that. While each varies by location, they share a few things in common.…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Edmund Gail You may have already abandoned the New Year’s resolutions you committed to in earnest before the clock struck midnight on December 31, but if you do only one thing for yourself this year, make sure it’s catching the best free nightly shows in the Caribbean. And no, we’re not talking…
Few films capture the beauty of winter train travel as the 1974 silver screen mystery, “Murder on the Orient Express.” In it, Hercule Poirot investigates a stabbing that occurred on a train from Istanbul to Paris. But this is no ordinary commute, as the seats are covered in red velvet and the scenery outside the…
Okay, so you might not be a royal, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bed down like one — at least for a night or two or three. And that’s especially true if you happen to be vacationing in Ireland. Dotted with regal castles-turned-hotels, the Emerald Isle has the type of majestic lodgings that can…
Whatever your thoughts on religion may be, there’s no denying that some churches around the world are feats of architecture. Some, like Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, are gloriously ostentatious, while others, like Paoay Church in the Philippines, are stunningly humble. All, however, stand out for their beauty. Here, we handpicked nine of the world’s…