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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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Regent Seven Seas Explorer: Is this 'The Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Ever Built'?

Here she is: The $450 million Regent Seven Seas Explorer . The company that christened it in 2016 has boldly asserted that in doing so, it set "a new standard for inclusive luxury with…

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New Zealand Movie Sites to See Whether You Care About Hobbits or Not

From 2001 to 2003, filmmaker Peter Jackson put out an epic, three-part New Zealand tourism brochure called The Lord of the Rings . Ever since the phenomenal success of that series,…

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Experiencing Eclectic Barbados Without All the Tourists

Barbados, celebrated as the birthplace of both rum and Rihanna, packs quite the historical punch. Although the Caribbean island was first colonized by the Spaniards, Britain occupied…

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New Zealand Outdoor Adventures, Ranked from Mild to Wild

Given New Zealand ’s over-the-top landscapes, it’s no surprise that the country is a hot spot for over-the-top adventures. There are churning rivers for rafting, blustery coasts for…

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Then-and-Now Pictures of Movie Locations, from Hitchcock to Pee-wee

We travel for food. We travel for weather. And some of us travel for entertainment history. Admit it—on your own vacations, you've sought out spots because you saw them first on the…

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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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Backstage at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry: What Few Tourists See

The Grand Ole Opry is the seat of country music, a distinctly American art form that has swept the world, and it's one of Nashville's most enduring tourist attractions, logging some 1…

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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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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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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…

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Unexpected Places to Enjoy Art in the US

Plenty of people travel to appreciate art – it’s one of the finest manifestations of our culture. Far too often, museums and art galleries top our list of places to visit, when in fact…

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Nature's Showcase: Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks

Picture yourself surrounded by dramatic waterfalls and age-old forests. Stunning vistas abound. This is a world that seems untouched by mankind… except for the hundreds of fellow…

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How to See Liechtenstein in a Day

Of all the tiny countries in the world, none makes up for it by using the most letters: Liechtenstein. At just 62 square miles, you have to make a point of finding it. In fact, if you…

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10 U.S. Attractions for Ghost-Spotters

Halloween, also known as All Hallows’ Eve, is thought to have originated from Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival where people would light bonfires and dress up in costume to ward off…