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While lots of travelers view long-haul flights and rocking boat rides as barely tolerable means to ends, there are some out there — those true believers that the journey is as important as the destination — who enjoy the experience of getting from point A to point B. Some even feel that the harder the…
If your life often feels like it’s moving at near-breakneck speed, you probably consider your vacations as opportunities to disconnect (often, literally), decompress, and slow down. Way down. And what better way to do that than with a so-called “castaway vacation” — a getaway to a deserted island, where even the small handful of tourists…
The seasoned traveler has likely seen and checked off most of the major U.S. tourist attractions from their bucket list. Take selfie in front of the Golden Gate Bridge — check. Hike to the Hollywood sign — check. Gobble beignets in the French Quarter — double check. The contiguous states, plus Hawaii and Alaska, have…
If an ideal getaway to Mexico means speaking English 24/7 and meeting dozens of other travelers, head to Cancun or Cabo; but if a trip there isn’t complete without relying on your high school-level Spanish or chatting with locals about the city, you’re in luck. Though many of the vacation-worthy destinations in Mexico are bound…
Travelers take vacations for all sorts of reasons, but this year in particular spiritual tourism is on the rise. As travel junkies, we find that any type of getaway can work to strength our spiritual connection — to the destination, our companions, nature, and/or ourselves. Some visit resorts dedicated to health and wellness to harness…
When you’re exploring a new city or visiting one you’ve always loved, at least a museum or two is often on your to-do list. But when you’re not the only one with that idea (which is almost always the case), the most popular ones can get quite packed; you’ve seen the hordes snapping pics in…
Private islands are usually reserved for the rich and famous, but there are a number of them around the world where you can actually spend the night — although to do so on most, you still have to have some serious cash. Whether it’s a tiny resort or a standalone estate property for a single…
“This year I resolve I’m going to spend less time looking at my iPhone because that is time I could be spending with my iPad,” TV host Stephen Colbert quipped on his show in early January. It’s a joke many of us can relate to; in our technology-fueled culture, unplugging can be incredibly difficult. There’s…
Everyone loves Paris. After all, no one sings, “I love Lisbon in the springtime!” But maybe they should. Because while Europe’s heavy-hitters (think: Rome, Madrid, Paris) will always have our hearts, they also have massive crowds and the most expensive high-season hotel rates. Plus, there’s something enchanting about setting out to discover a little corner…
The Notre Dame is great, but we really love the quieter Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais Church. Famous sights around the world are generally famous for a reason — they are culturally significant, they represent important historic events, and, well, they’re often visually stunning. So they find themselves on just about every visitor’s “can’t miss” list. But while we’ve…