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Every winter, when you get blasted with blistering, freezing winds, you may start fantasizing about a beach getaway. If you are already thinking to yourself, “I wish I was sitting on a Caribbean beach with my toes tucked in the soft sand” — well, you are not alone. And even if you have a tight…
Intrepid explorer, nautical navigator, and prolific colonizer — Christopher Columbus was a man of many talents. In his tenure, Columbus, along with his three ships Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, crossed the Atlantic four times in search of treasure in the New World. And while his conquests earned him wealth, Columbus left behind a controversial…
Pleasing kids on vacation can go beyond costumed characters and thrilling amusement park rides. Whether it’s trying new food, getting up close and personal with wildlife, hitching a ride on a ferry or tuk-tuk, or simply wandering the streets of a new city, little ones find fascination in all kinds of experiences. But of course,…
The world is a big and beautiful place that travelers wish to explore. Unfortunately, some countries are closed to visitors, especially American travelers. Today, the U.S. has issued serious travel warnings to places like Syria and Yemen, making it hard — not to mention, dangerous — for Americans to visit such destinations. On the bright…
There’s nothing like gearing up for an incredible vacation full of promise — of pampering, of relaxation, of blissful days free from stress — only to have your dreams crushed by rental car snafus, traffic jams, stir-crazy kids, and (let’s be honest) aggressive drivers in unfamiliar destinations. It’s a nightmare we’ve all lived. And that’s…
Most social media is such a brief flirtation. One second your friend is posting up gifs of a corgi in a cape, the next it’s bumped off-screen to make way for your aunt’s thoughts on Donald Trump. That’s why we’re so touched when our readers pin hotels from Oyster.com to their Pinterest boards. While Twitter…
Photo: Thinkstock, iStock Protect us from ourselves. It’s nearly a guarantee that when you visit a major tourist attraction in America, it’s going to be safe. Most places put up barriers and warning signs that will stop even the most selfie-happy, oblivious tourist from doing something stupid, getting hurt, and suing. That’s why it always…
Each year presents a new crop of must-visit destinations, and 2015 has been a real winner as far as amazing, varied locales that are hot, hot, hot. From shiny skyscrapers and ancient ruins; to well-trodden paths and emerging favorites; to that perfect storm of culture, beauty, and timing, these are the seven can’t-miss, must-see, GO-NOW…
Airfare has been killing us recently. Fuel prices may be plummeting, but that simply means more cash for airlines, rather than more savings for passengers. So unless consumer demand drops (which we don’t expect anytime soon), flying just about anywhere in the world will remain a costly affair. But that doesn’t mean you should put…
Finding an acceptable beach hotel on a shoestring budget is no mean feat — and it can be all the more frustrating when recommendations from well-meaning friends leave you wondering whether they understand what “budget” really means. (Sometimes it can feel like you’re not speaking the same language. Public service announcement: Budget means cheap.) Luckily,…
