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Some of the ritziest real estate in the world can be found on the so-called “Millionaires’ Miles” or “Gold Coasts,” oh-so-exclusive residential areas in scenic areas of cities across the globe where luxury housing is the norm for the 1 (or .001) percent. For the rest of us, they’re gorgeous avenues to wander down and…
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…
New Orleans and Rio may have two of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations, but neither place is the original home of the holiday. In fact, it was two French-Canadian explorers who brought Mardi Gras to the city now known as Mobile, Alabama at the turn of the 17th century, about 15 years before New…
Sometimes a hotel is just a hotel — a place to rest your head and freshen up — but other times it’s an airplane with bunk beds or a lighthouse with a hot tub or an igloo with mesmerizing ice sculptures. In other words, there are hotels that are destinations in and of themselves. The…
Planning a weekend to catch up with your college roommates? Finally going on that mother-daughter trip? Or looking for an ideal spot to organize a bachelorette party? We recently shared the top girlfriend getaways that are easy to get to from either U.S. coast, but for those who would like to broaden their horizons and…
Just what makes a ski and snowboarding destination popular? Towering mountains, fresh powder, and a vibrant apres-ski scene, to name a few. Canada, which has already earned a reputation for its diehard hockey fans, breathtaking coast-to-coast scenery, and delicious maple syrup, delivers on all three points — and offers much more. Ahead, we rounded up…
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Artur Staszewski You want to hop on a flight to gaze at the gorgeous architecture in France, sip on refreshing beer in Germany, and ski down mountains in Switzerland, but there’s a catch: you lack the cash and vacation days to cross the Atlantic. Sound familiar? Don’t worry — North America is…
There are those who love it, and those who hate it. Either way, street art is very much a “thing” all over the world, and — just like with eating local food, visiting local bars, and attending local-centric events — viewing street art helps visitors get a true understanding of a destination’s vibe. So here…
If you think Canada is a frozen, snow-covered, ice hockey-obsessed country year-round, think again. From Victoria Day in late May through the end of September, Canadians spend their precious out-of-office hours frolicking in the summer sun, whether that means unwinding at a cottage, swimming in the ocean, camping in one of the numerous national parks,…
Photo Credit: cdrin / Shutterstock.com If you’re not planning your next trip around what, where, and how often you’re going to eat, you’re doing it wrong. In order to really see a city, one must also taste it. Plus, no one enjoys hearing their stomach growl at a cultural site, museum, or religious landmark. For…
