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Top 8 Places for a Destination Wedding

Everyone wants the perfect wedding, and for some, that means jetting off to a picturesque location far from home. In fact, nearly 25 percent of nuptial ceremonies are destination weddings. Whether it’s an island setting amid swaying palm trees and daiquiris or the rolling countryside away from the city lights, where one gets married is…

5 European Destinations You Can See in a Weekend

New year, new travel plans to be made. With five more long weekends coming up this year, why not plan a European getaway? Take a six- to eight-hour overnight flight from New York or Boston on a Friday, and you can be in a major international city the next morning to enjoy a weekend abroad.…

9 Alternative Destinations to Ring in a Romantic New Year’s Eve

When the annual question of what to do for New Year’s Eve comes up this year, why not take matters into your own hands and plan a romantic break away? The stress of choosing which friends to hang out with and picking the right party coupled with the potential for anticlimax when the clock strikes…

8 Amazingly Quirky Budget-Friendly Hotel Chains

The words hotel chain might conjure images of lackluster decor, outdated carpeting, and unpalatable, uninspired food. And while many budget chain properties undoubtedly fall under that umbrella, others are quirky and cool, with hip amenities, affordable prices, and chic details that are worthy of a spot on your Instagram feed. Ahead, we bring you eight…

8 Hidden Gems to Discover in Dublin

No one will fault you for taking the more traditional tourist route to sightseeing in Dublin, but when you’re done exploring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and the Guinness Storehouse, take a journey to see the city’s quirkier, less visited attractions. Care to see Napoleon’s toothbrush or stroll through a car park to…

The Most Overrated Attractions in Europe (And Where to Go Instead)

When it comes to traveling in Europe, it seems like everyone has something to say. There are countless online polls of best and worst sights to pore over ahead of a trip — not to mention all of the advice from well-intentioned friends and family. The deluge of information makes sifting through the hype and…

10 Spa Escapes in Europe

Visiting Europe is often composed of a whirlwind tour, during which visitors hurry from one tourist destination to another. Therefore — in between trips to museums and monuments — finding the time to breathe can be surprisingly difficult. To help speed along to the moment where you actually find relaxation — you’re on vacation, after…

8 Awesome Urban Parks Around the World

People are drawn to big cities for their never-ending assortment of things to do. There’s always a new restaurant to check out, neighborhood to explore, or show to see. But sometimes, it’s nice to simply kick back and relax in the heart of a city while being surrounded by nature. For all those times, we’ve…

The Coolest Hotel Elevators Around the World

While most elevators serve as mundane mechanical boxes that transport passengers from point A to point B, some hotels are turning their contraptions into attractions in their own right. From futuristic, rocket-ship pods that look like they belong on a film set to tricked-out, amusement park-worthy rides that bolt up inside an aquarium, we rounded…

11 Brooklyn-esque Neighborhoods in Cities You Wouldn’t Expect

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Javi Sánchez de la viña Over the years, Brooklyn has become internationally synonymous with all things cool. Just ask the Parisians, who dub anything with a hipster flare as “très Brooklyn.” But even though the New York City borough offers plenty of unique, diverse, and culturally enlightening neighborhoods of its own, there…