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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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Party Cruises: 10 Weekend Getaways at Sea

By Heidi Sarna with Ben Lyons A cruise for under $200? It's possible if you book one of these 2- or 3-night weekend cruises, which typically depart on Thursday or Friday afternoons.…

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Private Island Vacations: 7 Remote Resorts

By Kristine Hansen Staying at a hotel on a private island means you don't have to share the terrain with hundreds of other hotel guests or local residents. While amenities such as…

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The Very Best of the Yucatan Peninsula

The Yucatán Peninsula welcomes more visitors than any other part of Mexico. Its tremendous variety attracts every kind of traveler with an unrivaled mix of sophisticated resorts,…

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12 Coastal Hotels With Stunning Shore Views

By Kristine Hansen A hotel's best amenity might be what you see out the window. From the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, and from Maine on down to Mexico, some properties are…

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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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5 Best New Spas in the Caribbean

By Kristine Hansen While a Caribbean vacation already exudes relaxation with waterfront chaises, fruity cocktails and a leisurely state of mind, you can amp up that feeling with a spa…

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Best Places to Stay: Cape Cod, Nantucket, and More

By Hillary Richard McNamara The mere mention of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, or Nantucket evokes classic images of Americana -- lighthouses, beach grass, sailboats, and charming inns.…

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Walking Tour: Charming Streets of New York City

By Jacquelin Carnegie Modern skyscrapers are not all New York City has to offer. There are several streets that give you a glimpse into the city's fascinating past. Get a history…

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9 Vintage-Inspired Hotels

By Kristine Hansen A hotel decked out in a vintage, chic vibe is perfect for travelers who either relish film and TV icons from the 1940s through the '70s or have a special affection…

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Hotel Rooms with a View: 15 Top Picks

By Carrie Havranek Every traveler hopes to score a hotel room with a view, but there's no need to leave it to chance. Each of these hotels, inns, and vacation rentals comes with…

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Affordable Opera Options in Paris

By Jacquelin Carnegie In Paris, fancy opera houses such as Opéra Garnier or the Opéra Bastille are not the only places to hear great arias. Music lovers can also find professional…

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10 Over-the-Top Valentine's Day Packages

Note: This feature was first published in 2011. Not all packages are still available. Travel writers see a lot of funny things come into our inboxes, from babymoons to staycations and,…

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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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8 Best New Hotels in France

By Kristine Hansen From a four-room inn in Burgundy to one of the most glamorous hotels in Paris, a recent flurry of hotel openings may mean you're overdue for a trip to France. Among…

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Great Italian Escapes

If you venture beyond the tourist-dominated hubs of Rome, Venice and Florence, you'll uncover sophisticated cities, quaint villages, rugged coastlines, traditional towns, remote…

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Undiscovered Caribbean Islands: Insider's Guide

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin This is the Caribbean as it used to be, before cool and luxe stepped in and raised the stakes and the rates. All the physical attributes of the typical…

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Luxury Hotels: 17 Resorts Worth the Splurge

By Carrie Havranek For the special occasions when you've decided that life is too short not to splurge, we've rounded up a list of 17 luxurious hotels that reflect a range of…

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Venice Grand Canal Walking Tour

The domes of Santa Maria della Salute watch over the southern entrance to the Grand Canal.

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Rainforest Resorts for Honeymooners and Romantics

By Hillary Richard McNamara Not that there's anything wrong with all-inclusive resorts, but a visit to one of the world's few remaining tropical rain forests might be the ultimate…

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5 Affordable Eco-Friendly Resorts

By Charis Atlas Heelan Traveling "green" doesn't need to cost you a lot of green. It is possible to reduce your impact on a destination without spending an absolute fortune for the…

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10 Escapes for a Florida Honeymoon

For many American honeymooners, Florida is the ideal escape—it's not far from home, it's affordable, and at these choice properties, it can be impossibly romantic. Here are ten of the…

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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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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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The Most Underrated Romantic Destinations in the World

Paris, Maui, Venice—been there, done that. Although these spots are many couples’ first picks for a romantic getaway, they’re so famous that they can feel clichéd, especially if you’re…