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The Best Rooftop Pools in NYC
New York City's rooftop pools supply a reliable escape from street-level stresses, whether you seek a pocket of calm or rollicking party vibes (after all, day drinking is its own kind…
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It had its naysayers early on, but when Brightline kicked off service between Miami and Orlando in September 2022, the train delivered a major gift to Florida. Brightline in Florida is…
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Many travelers feel about Massachusetts the way I feel about Thanksgiving: It’s all about the sides. In the Bay State’s case, the scenic mountains and picturesque villages of the…
The California Wine Region near Los Angeles: Buellton and Solvang
It’s so easy to get caught up in California’s larger, more famous wine regions that people often overlook the lesser-known areas with just as much hospitality and personality. The…
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The Frommer's Travel Products Gift Guide for 2023
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James Bond has probably flown to more places than any other U.K. icon, with the possible exception of British Airways. From the fictional spy's first onscreen appearance in 1962's Dr.…