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Photo: Thinkstock, iStock Traveling can be an incredibly freeing experience, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free to do whatever you want. Tourists often find themselves in hot water with locals or law enforcement for being ignorant of laws or cultural norms. At best, this can be embarrassing. At worst, illegal. Switching into relaxation mode…
The beauty of reading a good book is that it transports you to a whole different world — without ever costing you a penny. Whether James Joyce guides you through Dublin or Hemingway fixes you a drink from his home in Key West, literature opens pathways to other dimensions that never require a passport. But…
The term “boutique hotel” can be applied to a host of very different properties — whether quaint or trendy, traditional or avant-garde. But they all have at least one thing in common: They’re intimate, and fewer rooms means fewer guests get to experience them, so staying at one can feel like discovering a secret hideaway.…
National holidays can be wonderful times to visit destinations around the world: Official days off make for happy locals, and festivals, parades, and celebrations add to the upbeat vibe. But holidays often also mean crowds of people, closed restaurants and shops, higher crime rates, and uber-expensive hotel stays. Of course, many find that all of…
Due to hectic work schedules and tight budgets, Americans are traveling less this year than they have in the past forty. But they’re certainly still traveling, and this summer, many are jetting off to international locales. Here are the five most popular international destinations among American travelers this year. Are you visiting any of these…
Situated along its famous canals, the beautiful city of Venice comprises over 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Whether taking a romantic gondola ride, meandering through the centuries-old churches, or walking knee-deep in water, numerous one-of-a-kind experiences can readily be had here. Although only around 270,000 people live in Venice and just 60,000 in…
There are trips we strongly recommend you take and then there are those that we basically demand. Trust us, as travel experts, we know the getaways that should make your bucket list. Here are eight trips you HAVE to take before you die — and we even ordered them chronologically with the adventure you should…
The 2015 Academy Awards are in just two weeks — and we can’t wait!! As is the case every year, of course, this year’s Oscar-nominated films are on a whole other level. And (as is the case every year) we’re inspired by the films — not just by their messages or the truly terrific acting,…
Venice is absolutely gorgeous: The canals, the architecture, and the quaint local shops and restaurants make it a city worth exploring on foot. But it may be hard to get yourself out of bed if you’re staying in one of these amazing rooms! Take a look at ten Venetian hotels that are home to some…
Fall brings with it colorful foliage, crisp weather, and the urge to cozy up by the fire (preferably with a special someone). After all, the season is ideal for spending some picturesque time with your significant other, and some cities are a bit more romance-inducing than others. Cobblestone streets, stunning architecture, and culture-filled attractions are…
