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Beer Tourism! 9 Great Breweries Around the Northeast

Around the country, more than 2,500 breweries are now filling kegs, cans, growlers, and bottles with every style of beer imaginable. To some, the variety might seem overwhelming. But…

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In Los Angeles, Party on Pan Am Airways Like It's 1973

Five miles north of the major Hollywood studios, in an industrial area of not-at-all-scenic Pacoima, California, Pan Am is flying again. You've been here before—or at least, you've…

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What to Do in New York City If You Don't Have Much Time

How fast the time flies during a visit to New York City ! With so many sightseeing and entertainment options—including some of the world's most important historical and cultural…

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24-Hour Tokyo: A Round-the-Clock Touring Plan

Tokyo is awake all hours of the day, offering something at every hour to its residents....and visitors. The 23 wards of the city are fragmented into several smaller districts, and from…

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Exploring the Best Artifacts from the National African American Museum

Long-planned and anticipated, the new, $540 million Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) explores the rich saga of African American history and…

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15 Sublime Gardens That Prove the French Grow them Best

Few countries have mastered gardening as supremely as France. Blessed with a moderate climate, the French have created the best examples of seemingly every planting style over the…

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20 Surprising Reasons Buffalo Is Worth Visiting

Buffalo had it all. Midway through the story of America, this city on the western edge of New York State had more millionaires per capita than anywhere else in the country. Think of it…

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Where to Find Romance in Sonoma Wine Country

Whether you’re trying to impress a new sweetie, aiming for the perfect proposal, celebrating your honeymoon, or vacationing for your 50th anniversary, wine country is a wonderful place…

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What We Wish They'd Told Us About Cruises Before We Went

You show up, you eat 10 meals a day, you explore some cute ports, and head home with a professional photo of yourself and your family on the ship's formal night. That’s all you need to…

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Let's Stop Posting These Kinds of Travel Instagram Pics NOW

Instagram is a handy social media tool when it comes to researching, daydreaming, and humble-bragging about vacations. But come on, travelers, we can all do better. For every…

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20 Ridiculous Shots of Tourists "Holding Up" Pisa's Leaning Tower

Ladies and gentlemen, this is how it's done: the classic Holding Up the Leaning Tower of Pisa shot. This one was taken in 2007. But on the day when you finally get to visit the UNESCO…

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Hidden Wonders Inside Broadway’s Historic Theaters

Broadway’s 40 theatres (soon to be 41!) each contain a multitude of secrets, and many of them are designated historic sites. From the hidden speakeasy behind a wall panel at the Music…

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10 Site-Specific Masterpieces of Art You Can Only Appreciate in Person

Two years after Phaidon published The Art Museum , a highlight reel of the world's best masterpieces in a single tome, it published a second coffee table volume destined to inspire…

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10 Spectacular Aerial Photos

Whether it’s a leisurely balloon ride in Provence or a thrill-seeking helicopter tour on Kauai, nothing shows the traveller the lay of the land quite like being above it all. Across…

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Extraordinary Travel Experiences In Multifaceted Canada

Planning a trip to such a vast and diverse country can present you with a bewildering array of choices. We’ve scoured all of Canada in search of the best places and experiences. Here…

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Ireland's 7 Prettiest Towns

Dublin, Galway, Belfast—they have their charms. But for sheer eye-candy it's hard to beat the smaller towns of Ireland. We're counting down the 7 loveliest ones.

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The Best Hikes in Scotland

Scotland’s greatest asset is its clean, green landscapes, where walkers can fill their lungs with pure, fresh air. It may only be a wee (small) country, but it has a variety of walks…

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Tahiti and Her Islands: Which French Polynesian Paradise is for You?

Many people who have never visited French Polynesia are surprised to learn that the name Tahiti technically only applies to a single island in a country that actually comprises some…

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Prague Off the Beaten Path: Discover These 10 Bohemian Gems

Ah, Prague , that enchanting city of fairytale architecture, romantic riverside views, and legendary lagers. The aimless traveler can get lost in its winding cobblestone streets…and…

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Frommer's' 15 Must-Do Experiences in Barcelona

It’s not really a shock that Barcelona has become such a hot destination. What is surprising is how long it took most of the world to discover Barcelona’s diverse charms, which draw…

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Off-The-Radar Paris: 5 Top Tourist-Free Sights and Experiences

Ahh, Paris. The restaurants, museums, and attractions are all wonderful – but come summer it often feels like you may have to stand in line just to get a glimpse of a painting or a…

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From Rittenhouse to Rocky: Philadelphia in All its Forms

Getting a true feeling for all that is Philadelphia means being willing to embrace extremes. One minute you’re immersed in American history, the next you’re elbow-to-elbow in a crowd…

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7 Surprising Reasons to Visit the Balkans

For most, any mention of the Balkans tends to call to mind the region's tumultuous past. But the political unrest that culminated in the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s has long since…

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Our Favorite New England Moments

What do drag queens, the Red Sox, and lobster rolls have in common? They’re all the pride of New England! Our favorite New England moments range from the outrageous to the outdoorsy.…

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Mexico's Next Big Thing: The Riviera Nayarit

Why head to the so-called Riviera Nayarit, that 192-mile stretch of “fun in the sun” along the Pacific coast of Mexico? Sure, a lot of the reason to head here has to do with golden…