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New York City's Best Year-Round Rooftop Bars and Terraces

If you follow any New Yorkers on Instagram, you might have gathered that the Big Apple is crazy about rooftop bars. It’s not hard to see why: Blissfully removed from the noise and…

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5 Best Snowboarding Resorts in the U.S.

By Jacquelin Carnegie What makes a resort great for snowboarding depends heavily on your level of expertise (novice or advanced) and personal preferences -- natural terrain or enhanced…

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Valencia's Coastal Cuisine: Spanish Cooking at its Best

By Jennifer Olvera Spain is a destination for food lovers and Valencia is no exception. Situated in the eastern part of the country along the Mediterranean Sea, it resides within the…

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10 Reasons to Visit the Big Island, Hawaii

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin With 12 of the world's 14 climate zones, the Big Island of Hawaii has one of the most dynamic landscapes on the planet. Take a drive and in no time you'll go…

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Best Mexican Food: A Dish-by-Dish Tour

By Zora O'Neill www.rovinggastronome.com Mexico stretches from the Atlantic to the Pacific over more than 750,000 square miles -- all of them filled with a tempting array of things to…

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Best Cruises for Beer Lovers

By Matt Hannafin Somewhere in the middle of the last century, humorist H. Allen Smith took a sip of an unnamed but probably representative American beer of the time and said, "Put it…

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10 New Ways to Do China's Greatest Hits

By Jamie Ehrlich China is filled with iconic sites and experiences that will reward anyone willing to make the pilgrimage. But while you're knocking off the country's big-ticket…

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Cooking Classes Abroad: Travel for Taste

By Charis Atlas Heelan Culinary vacations are an ideal way to immerse yourself in a destination's cuisine and culture. Plus, enrolling in a short-term cooking class gives you the best…

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Travel Health Tips: How to Eat Well On the Road

By Beth Collins Even the most health-conscious among us can have a hard time making smart food choices when we travel. Chalk it up to temptations -- "harmless" snacks that promise to…

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New York City's Flatiron District: On the Rise

By Jacquelin Carnegie For years, the Flatiron District has been under-the-radar. No more. Within the past two years or so, it seems as if every trendy hotel and restaurant is opening…

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Agritourism: How to Eat Local in Los Angeles

By Melinda Quintero Mention Los Angeles , and you probably think beach, palm trees, and concrete. Despite urban sprawl and chronic drought, the city's mild weather is ideally suited to…

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Italy Food Tour: Eating Around Apulia

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On Location in Italy, India, and Bali

By Gretchen Kelly Hotels and tour operators are all vying for the Eat, Pray, Love tourist dollar. Here's how to plan your own pilgrimage for the best price. And if you can't escape to…

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5 Great Party Destinations

By Charis Atlas Heelan Reward yourself with a stress-free vacation in one of these five best cities for partying and celebrating. Whether you're planning a girlfriend getaway or a…

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Exploring Oprah's Australia on Your Own Dime

By Charis Atlas Heelan She came, she saw, she conquered. You may have heard that Oprah Winfrey recently descended on Australia , causing a media storm that will likely generate…

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The Heat Is on Miami

If you wanted to vacation in Miami without ever leaving your hotel, the Viceroy Miami (485 Brickell Ave., tel. 305/503-4400 ; www.viceroymiami.com ) would be the place to do it. The…

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New Year's Eve Celebrations Around the World

Make no mistake, Sin City really knows how to let its hair down. Come to one of Las Vegas' outrageously showy New Year bashes and you'll see people partying as if the end of the world…

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Eat and Drink at Monasteries Around the World

Monasteries that make food and drink are among the most unique and rewarding travel destinations, combining medieval architecture, monks and nuns, a little mysticism, and some truly…

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Melbourne's Hot New Neighborhoods

By Charis Atlas Heelan Melbourne seems to constantly reinvent itself. Just when you think you know what's cool and where you should hang out, another area of town transforms itself…

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Eat, Pray and Love Across Italy

By Carrie Havranek In light of the film based on Elizabeth Gilbert's smash success of a memoir, Eat, Pray, Love , we're featuring ways in which you can eat, drink, and cook in Italy .…

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The World's Best Markets and Bazaars: 11 Top Cities

By Charis Atlas Heelan Marketplaces are a vibrant mixture of textures and intoxicating tastes and aromas. No matter what's for sale -- fresh produce, arts and crafts, jewelry, or…

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Agritourism: From Farm to Table in Ojai, CA

By Melinda Quintero The Ojai Valley , just over an hour's drive north of Los Angeles, already draws visitors who seek spa treatments and the charms of small-town life. But for those…

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10 Epic Worldwide Events and Festivals

Hollywood may take years to create a film, but Shoot Out throws down the gauntlet with a challenge to make your own movie in 24 hours.

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16 Top Spots for Food and Wine Lovers

We've gathered this selection of culinary hot spots from around the globe -- not just the finest dining establishments but some of the best local markets, cooking schools, seafood…

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Bali's Best Bites

By Charis Atlas Heelan Bali may be a remote Indonesian island, but its range of restaurants is worldly enough to impress even the most passionate foodie. Refuel and savor the…