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The 13 Best Beaches in the U.S.

Summer is finally here, and that means it’s time to bust out the beach chairs, slather on some sunscreen, and brace yourself for beach season. Luckily, when it comes to beach destinations, there’s no shortage of amazing options to choose from in the red, white, and blue. So without further ado, from the ethereal windswept…

12 Best Swim-Up Bars in the U.S.

The swim-up bar at Hotel Blue in Myrtle Beach. When you’re on a warm-weather vacation, there’s something highly alluring about being able to order a cocktail poolside, but it’s even better if you can do so without ever leaving the pool. Enter the wonderful world of swim-up bars! We’ve discovered the best spots across the…

How to Experience Asia Without Leaving the U.S.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Andrea Nguyen Traveling to Asia might require a flight halfway around the world, but that doesn’t mean Americans can’t experience the Far East culture much closer to home. In fact, Asian-Americans make up a little over five-and-a-half percent of the country’s population, giving way to plenty of deliciously authentic restaurants, riveting festivals,…

5 Unexpected Foodie Destinations That Are Hot Right Now

Pop Quiz: Are you one of those travelers who takes a photo of every single dish you eat? And when you return home from said trip, your mailbox (or inbox) is chock-full of Food & Wine, Saveur, and Bon Appétit magazines (or e-mails)? Do you know what it means to have an item cooked sous-vide,…

12 Morbid Museums Around the World

Sure, you could spend Halloween touring some run-of-the mill haunted house, but why bother when you can visit a horrifyingly entertaining museum instead? From monstrous medical anomalies in Thailand to antique coffins in Texas, the sky’s the limit when it comes to the outrageous artifacts displayed for your amusement. Just proceed with caution: You might…

8 U.S. Hotels Where You Can Get a Proper High Tea

Photo Credit: Arnaud Dessein If there’s one thing you need to do when you’re in England, it’s sit down for a proper tea. There’s nothing quite like taking a break from the day, sipping on delectable drinks, and munching on some petit fours. Unfortunately, many of us can’t get over to London just like that,…

6 Adorable Historic Towns in the U.S. Worth a Visit

Historic getaways are nothing new (pun intended!), but it’s relatively easy to get stuck in a rut; you’re either visiting whatever’s close, or heading into the big U.S. cities that lay claim to some of the most important historic sites, museums, and other attractions in the country. So we’re going to take those major cities…

The 4 Biggest Reasons You Should Visit Houston This Year

As the fourth most populous city in the nation, Houston has many diverse offerings available to visitors. A sprawling city, the Texan locale is home to exquisite museums, yummy food (from small taco stops to Japanese hot spots), fashionable shops, and plenty of green space that would make you think you’re in Central Park (just…

4 Destinations Where You Can (Legally) Buy Fireworks This Weekend

Photo Credit: Kevin Dooley Fireworks are to the Fourth of July like lobsters are to rolls — during the summertime, you don’t expect to see one without the other. Every state across the country will be honoring the holiday with epic fireworks displays, but some even allow residents and visitors to set off their own;…