Sarah Ricketts: Don't Be an Insurance Scrounger

Planning on doing a trip on a budget? Trying to save money on insurance could end up costing you more!


There are three types of holiday goers when it comes to insurance: The Stupid, who refuse to pay for any insurance because it’s ‘just a scam’ (or they spent the £5 they ...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: South Africa

For this week’s travel zen, we’re taking you to South Africa, in honor of Nelson Mandela.


With gorgeous beaches, diverse wildlife, and vibrant cities like Cape Town, there is something for every South Africa traveler.


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Katrina Vasey: Watching Your Friends Fly the Nest

As universities have had their Freshers in the last few weeks, all media seems to be focused on those going away; things they ought to know, recipes they should have and so on. However, there doesn’t seem to be anything for those left behind. The wording may seem a little cruel but...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: The Best Travel Photos Of 2013

Each week, we feature travel photos taken by readers around the world. For our final Travel Zen of 2013, we asked our readers to send us their favorite photos from their travels this year.


This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Priscilla Lopez. Her photo, taken atop Mt....

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Bond On A Budget: 007 Filming Locations To Visit On The Cheap

Since film fans were treated to that very first iconic shot of Sean Connery’s super-suave James Bond at the card table in 1962’s Dr No, we’ve followed the character through five decades of espionage, intrigue and some of the most exciting action scenes in cinematic history – not to mention, t...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Switzerland

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Bettina Hartas Geary. Her photo of Daubensee, a lake in Leukerbad, shows the tranquility and beauty of Switzerland.


From racing down snow covered mountains in winter to exploring lush green towns during warmer months, Switzerland...

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You"re Completely, Utterly Charming, New York

Bleecker was one of the first streets I came to know when I started working in the city. Also it has everything you could ever need — window shopping, facials, margaritas, tea, cupcakes, cheese AND MORE. Be sure to visit Magnolia Bakery, The Organic Pharmacy, Caliente Cab Co.,...

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Paris Hotels Let Guests "Pay What They Want" This Summer

A pay-what-you-want hotel in the center of Paris? Oui, please!


As if a beach on the banks of the Seine wasn’t enough, Paris has upped its game again with a special promotion in which guests can pay what they want for a one-night stay at five participating hotels in the city’s...

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PHOTOS: Researchers Find Odd Structure In Nazca Lines

After five years of work and walking nearly 1,000 miles through the driest desert in the world, a British archaeologist believes he’s solved one part of the mystery of Peru’s Nazca Lines.


The ancient lines, known as “geoglyphs,” crisscross Peru’s Nazca...

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Michael DeSa: Coicocha Crater Lake, Parque Condor, and the Otavalo Market - 7 Countries, 7 Months, 3 Kids

We had a busy week here in Cotacachi!


First up, last Tuesday, we taxied the fifteen miles up to the Coicocha Crater Lake in the Cotacachi Cayapas Ecological reserve and national park. We had an excellent taxi driver that we will definitely use again. That’s what you do...

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Findery: How We Survived 5 Weeks in Spain with Kids

This summer, our family spent five weeks traveling around Spain. The four of us visited Madrid, Granada, Sevilla, Valencia, and Barcelona, spending about a week in each city. Now, we are not exactly new to the whole extended family travel situation, but, nonetheless, even for us, traveling...

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Michael Kaye: Experiencing The Kindness Of Strangers In San Antonio

Every year around this time, I remember a brief encounter I had in 1973 with a ticket agent at the main bus station in San Antonio, Texas.


I had just spent Christmas and New Year’s running 264 miles of the Rio Grande River from Presidio to Dryden, Texas. To give you an idea of how...

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Sammy Hilford: My Trip to Washington, D.C.

My alarm clock is pounding in my ears at 5:30 in the morning. Not the best thing in the world for a 13-year-old to experience but it’s worth it. Today I am headed to Washington, D.C to meet the President of the United States. My grandmother Lynn Sherr, a journalist, has been...

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Alison Chino: A Perfect Family Trip to Europe

This year has been full of epic journeys for our family since we moved from Arkansas to Scotland, but perhaps none so epic as the three weeks we spent this summer with our cousins. My brother and his wife hoarded their precious vacation days so they could cobble together three weeks...

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Oneika Raymond: For us, by us: 5 black-owned travel groups you should know about

I’ve been very vocal about the lack of diverse faces and voices in the travel industry as a whole (see this post for one of my more detailed rants on the issue). Western travel media in particular is rife with tourism campaigns and travel shows that are practically devoid of people of...

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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh: On Trump"s Presidential Victory: Losing Graciously and Winning Humbly

If politics were like sports, the losers would take their losses graciously; but Washington politics are not like sports.


Some still appear to have a difficult time at accepting the results of the presidential election, but they should not act like an attorney who lost his case before...

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21 Travel Tips That Will Lead To A Better Trip

We’re halfway through the year already, and if you haven’t had a chance to take a vacation yet, you might be itching to do it soon.
But before you book your flight and start packing your suitcase, you might want check out the infographic below by the Baltic Travel...

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Orbitz.com: Best Towns for Christmas: 6 Destinations That Go All Out

By Jeanenne Tornatore for the Orbitz Travel Blog


There’s nothing like being home for the holidays, but if you can’t make it there, go somewhere you know will completely embrace the spirit of the season with plenty of glowing lights, bustling Christmas markets, and cheery...

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The Active Times: The Most Incredible Mountain Towns For Summer

Instead of looking for creative ways to beat the summer heat, head out to a cool mountain town where you won’t have to hide from the sun to enjoy water sports and wilderness adventures.


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Lake Placid, which is set...

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Kate Elliott: Gain Strength From Fear

I can’t decide if Timehop and Facebook memories are helpful and motivating or really difficult at the moment. I’ve been faced with daily reminders of where I was this time last year, an inpatient on an eating disorder program. It’s hard to see where I was at that point in...

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Martin Rybak: Urban Exploration -- A Trip To Forbidden Places

Urban Exploration (also called Urbex or simply UE) might be one of the most extreme hobbies that exist. If asked, urban explorers would tell you this is more than just a hobby, it is a way of living and thinking; these people have an insatiable desire to explore so-called lost places....

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9 Top Tips For Travelling Solo

1. Plan but leave room for spontaneity
It’s sensible to have a plan, especially at the start of your trip – how do you get to your accommodation from the airport, where are you going to stay, what sights are unmissable for you? But the huge plus point of travelling alone is you only h...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Caribbean Islands

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Lauren De Niro Pipher (@LDPgalactic). Her photo exemplifies the natural serenity of the Caribbean Islands. Of her photo she says:


A perfect escape from the cold, the Caribbean Islands offer serene sunny beaches, lush tropical...

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Travelista Tips: How To Get Bikini Ready

Travelista Teri explains how to get and stay bikini ready with some diet, exercise and skin tips….
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Sara Lieberman: Where"s Your Happy Place?

We all have them. Places that, in short, just make us happy. Where the sirens and deadlines and back pains and bills and meetings and “Mommmmmmmyyyy” all melt away. Where you can sit and just be content where you are in that moment and not want to leave for many moments to come....

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Gorgeous Time-Lapse Whisks You Away For A 3-Week Paris Vacation

Photographer Paul Richardson took a three-week trip to Paris and fell in love — with the famed city, of course.


He was so taken in by the “City of Light” that he created a time-lapse video tribute, aptly titled “J’adore Paris.”


“I recently...

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Regina Fraser and Pat Johnson: Lima: A City Rich With History, Culture And Love

From the archaeological ruins right in the center of the city to fabulous contemporary and historical architecture, creative sculptural salutes that decorate the city’s parks and walkways and an encounter with a gentle soul immersed in Peruvian craft traditions, my Lima interlude led...

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Michael DeSa: Cotacachi, Ecuador: A Bit of Everything for Everyone - 7 Countries, 7 Months, 3 Kids

While I was in the Cloud Valley, having grand adventures through uncharted jungles and drinking mystery sugar cane drinks, Katie and the boys strolled around the town and soaked up the culture. They loaded up the baby and walked the few blocks to the Museo de las Culturas, another free...

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The Best Hotels For Sleep In Spain

Sleeping is always part of a trip, even in one the Europe’s most lively travel destinations. The start of a great night’s sleep in Spain – like anywhere — is often a white, fluffy hotel bed.
Both large hotel chains and independent properties understand the importance of a good rest for...

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Weird And Wacky Austin At SXSW

On Air

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The 40 hottest songs on AOL Radio right now!





On Air

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Today’s hottest country hits





On Air

1-Hit Wonders






Flashbacks from the “where-are-they-now” file





On Air

Sailing...

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LOOK: Notable Landmark"s Special Day

The bronze statue faces west, while Jackson and his charger look slightly south toward the White House. Grouped at the base are four of the cannons Jackson captured in Pensacola, Florida. These four are rare pieces cast by Josephus Barnola at the royal foundry in Barcelona, Spain, and are...

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Courtney Lambert: Simple Tips to Maintain Health While Traveling

A long walk through the countryside of Hsipaw in Myanmar


How could I say no to a glass of silky Vietnamese coffee, the rich brown swirled with the creamy sweetness of condensed milk. How could I turn down a plate heaped with string hoppers in Sri Lanka, accompanied by a spicy prawn curry....

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Jetsetter.com: How to Pad Your Travel Fund

Saving enough cash to sweep yourself off on a dream getaway can seem like an impossible feat (especially with Apple Pay making impulse buys that much easier). But if you’re really determined, you can totally make it happen. Here, eight ways to get that nest egg growing.





Set up a...

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Katherine Redmond: I"m too Scared for my Safety to Travel for Free

This is what, as a woman travelling alone, I haven’t talked about until now.


When I set off on my first solo backpacking trip I vowed to push myself out of my comfort zone. “Do one thing every day that scares you”, they say, and I did. I went scuba-diving; I jumped...

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Lisa Larter: How Social Media Can Close the Sale

Do you feel like social media is just one big pitch fest when for businesses? It seems like everywhere you turn someone is yelling at you, “BUY MY STUFF, BUY MY STUFF”.


Many entrepreneurs (and sometimes even big corporate companies) spend zero time emotionally connecting...

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So THAT"S Why We Sleep So Well In Hotels

You know the feeling: you wake up after a long night’s sleep in a hotel bed, slip into your fuzzy hotel-issued slippers and hotel-issued robe, step onto the fluffy hotel carpet and think “WHY is this so amazing?!”


The question is certainly intriguing. So we asked a...

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Thrillist: And The U.S. Airports With The Longest Security Lines Are...

Credit: Flickr/Quinn Dombrowski


Much like you think your city has the worst traffic and your bars are full of the worst people, you probably also think your local major airport has the worst security wait times. But as you shuffle behind the guy who forgot to remove his shoes, and curse...

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Chris Lopinto: Travel Survey Reveals Thoughts About Travel Safety, Rewards Programs and How Airlines Can Keep Customers

With families in the thick of planning their summer vacations, we recently released the results of our second annual travel survey. The data reveals, not surprisingly, that the majority (81%) of travelers believe taking a vacation is very important, citing exposure to beauty, culture and...

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Desperate Search For Rare Blood Type After Gap Year Grad"s Horror Thai Crash

A desperate search to find those with rare A negative (A-) blood has secured six additional units after a British gap year graduate was left needing a transfusion following a horrific moped crash in Thailand.


Lucy Hill was traveling with friends when she collided with a car on Saturday...

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Natural Habitat Adventures: The Magic Of The Galapagos Islands

Photo © Expedition Leader Roberto Plaza


Have you ever had a moment in life where you have to pinch yourself because you don’t quite believe that this moment, this experience, is really happening to you? If not, I’d highly recommend you pop on over to the Galapagos Islands the ...

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How To Get The Best Airfares

Nobody wants to pay over the odds for a plane ticket. But how do you ensure you’re getting the best price possible? There’s no airfare crystal ball, but there are things you can do to make sure you’re bagging the best flight bargains available. Read on for our expert tips on how to book a fl...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Australia

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Kristen Etzel. Her photo of Katoomba, located in New South Wales, shows the breathtaking natural beauty of Australia.


From lively cities like Sydney and Perth to stunning landscapes in Tasmania and more than 500 national parks,...

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Teri Johnson: Impulse Travel Booking - Destination: Mali, West Africa

My love affair with travel, language and adventure began when I was twelve on a six-city, 10-day trip around Mexico with my Spanish class. Nearly two decades and fifty countries later, I am still traveling and have fallen more in love with it. So in love, that I’ve made it a career...

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Thrillist: 10 Things You Didn"t Know About Central Park

Things you do know about Central Park: you have to pour your wine into a Solo cup or the cops are totally going to bust you for drinking on Sheep Meadow. Things you don’t know about Central Park: these 20 other cool, interesting, and/or weird things.


More: 19 Things You Didn’t...

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Halle Eavelyn: Luxe or Budget: How a Great Boutique Hotel Improves Your Vacation

I recently spent a few days in Paris, at the height of the summer. It was beastly hot, and the downside of Paris being voted the #1 tourist destination is, well… tourists – an overcrowded, cacophonic abundance of them. Yet I had a fairly blissful trip. Why? I chose hotels...

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Machu Picchu"s Newest Airport?

Construction of a new airport near the famed ruins of Machu Picchu is going ahead despite local concerns over corruption and the environmental impacts such a large project could have on the delicate mountaintop ecosystem of Peru’s Sacred Valley.


Planned for Chinchero, between Machu...

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Travel + Leisure: Anderson Cooper Explains His Love Affair With Brazil

Photo credit: Jason Schmidt


It didn’t take me long to fall for Trancoso–just a couple minutes, in fact. It was two years ago, my first trip. I’d only just arrived and it was nearly dusk. After dropping off my bag in the bedroom of the old fisherman’s house I was...

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Orbitz.com: Four Great Regions of Spain: What to See, Do and Eat in Each

By Ally Marotti for the Orbitz Travel Blog


If you think Spain’s mostly about tapas, bullfights and Picasso, it’s probably time to take a closer look. Spain has 17 autonomous communities, meaning they have their own executive, legislative and judicial powers, as well as their...

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Christine Buckley: A Dip In The Lone Star State"s Swimming Holes

Sweltering triple digit temperatures are a given in August in Texas. Nothing provides relief from the blazing heat quite like jumping into a cool, clear, spring-fed swimming hole. Lucky for many Texans, the lush rolling hills of Central Texas offer many stunningly beautiful options among...

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Jean Newman Glock: Top Sites for "Presidential" Visits in Washington, DC

As many prepare to visit the Washington, DC region for President Obama’s second inauguration, I would like to share with you my top recommendations for presidential-themed visits. This list is very subjective; my passions and places I return to time and again to experience the...

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Nate Zubal: 10 Hacks for Stylish Air Travel

At one time or another, we all fly. Weddings, funerals, or vacations all require a boarding pass and a high level of patience. Flying has come a long way, but unless you’ve got a little extra cash to go first or business class, coach still leaves much to be desired in terms of comfort...

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Debbie Lyn Toomey: How Harry Potter Added Mindfulness And Magic To My Family Vacations

How Harry Potter Added Mindfulness & Magic to My Family Vacationsby Debbie Lyn Toomey, author of The Happiness Result





My family and I recently had a vacation and instead of flying to our destination, we decided to drive. It didn’t take us very long to agree upon Acadia...

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Dave Tomlinson: Budget Travel: How Old is Too Old?

The question of whether someone is too old to go backpacking is often asked in travel forums and it always promotes some interesting discussion. Everyone has their own opinion but all too often it is influenced by what society dictates that we “should” be doing at certain ages....

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Mary Ellen Harte: Climate Change This Week: Trumped By Climate, Record Solar Surge, and More!

Today, the Earth got a little hotter, and a little more crowded.


And the chances of Donald Trump’s family and fortune surviving climate change are small, dwindling daily and irreversibly.





Saving BUB, Beautiful Unique Biodiversity, as in these Red-necked Tanagers in Brazil, is...

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Elodie Cheesman: Travel Smartly, Not Glamorously

The internet is saturated with articles about how to be a smart traveller, with tips like: “Check local customs to see if exposing yourself at the beach is frowned upon,” “Don’t get drunk on the plane (or do),” “Take the road less travelled/venture off...

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KidsInTheHouse.com: 8 Ways To Turn Flying With An Infant Into A Nightmare And Piss Everybody Off

1. Take the red-eye flight.


It is cheaper and the baby will sleep since you are traveling overnight, right? Wrong. Babies are usually much happier in the morning, and more likely to view travel as an adventure. At night, anything that interrupts their sleep is going to make them...

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Brent Bishop: Skip The Flight And Head For These Canadian Relaxation Destinations

Life for most of us these days is hectic to say the least. Between long work hours, family demands and social life, living in a big city like Toronto can wear you down. I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel regularly and whether for business or pleasure,...

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Frontier: The Australia Habitat Crisis

Australia still carries an image of a largely untamed landscape and extreme wilderness. In that way it still goes hand in hand with our view of the Arctic regions, much of Africa and the Amazon. Maybe it’s an ‘A’ thing? Anyway, unfortunately Australia hasn’t...

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Katie McIntosh: 5 Travel Fears And How To Overcome Them

Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned traveller, one thing we all have in common is that we all have travel fears. And rightfully so. Day in and day out we are bombarded with news and images about just how scary the world can be.


This constant flood of stories of mass shooting here,...

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HRS retools booking system and reveals new brand in major overhaul

HRS has overhauled its booking system to offer customers better prices and room availability on every search.
This news means that HRS now compares the rates and availability offered by hotel partners in its own database with those offered by selected affiliated sales partners, including...

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JetSmarter adds Dubai to portfolio of private jet destinations

JetSmarter has launched of the first-ever shared, private JetShuttle flight that will connect Europe and the Middle East.
The service offers members single-seat trips on flights between Dubai and London.
For the first-time in the private aviation industry, travellers will be able to reserve...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Escaping Brexit gloom in Las Vegas

This has been a hard year for all of us.
I’m hoping to escape talk of Brexit, departed musical legends and freezing rain with a four night stay in the immersive adult playground of Las Vegas.
And with Norwegian Airlines’ new affordable long-haul route from London Gatwick to McCarren Air...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Antler Prism

Antler, the great British luggage brand established since 1914, has unveiled its latest range of lightweight, hardwearing suitcases.
Just in time for Christmas, the Prism and Prism Embossed suitcases have joined the Antler range and are available in charcoal, pink, orange, yellow,...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: Norwegian takes off for Las Vegas

Scandinavians are ruling the skies when it comes to budget transatlantic flights.
Norwegian Airlines recently introduced their first non-stop flight between London Gatwick and Las Vegas McCarren, at the affordable price of just £179 each way.
The route is Norwegian’s eighth direct flight to ...

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International Travel Crisis Management Summit 2016

The event is the inaugural International Travel Crisis Management Summit, a one day event which will bring together senior figures from the public and private sectors to share best practices and look at ways of maintaining consumer confidence during these troubled times.  It seem We ...

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Passengers Get Out And Push Stuck Plane

What do you do when your flight’s been delayed because the plane is stuck in ice? Get out and push!


Passengers on a flight in Siberia were asked to do just that on Tuesday when temperatures dropped to -52 at the Igarka airport, according to LifeNews. And as the clip above shows,...

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Aaron Paul"s Tribute To "Beautiful" Grandma Will Make You Melt

“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul routinely professes his love for his “angelic goddess” wife on Instagram, but yesterday it was another “beautiful” woman he had on his mind: his 94-year-old grandmother.
“It’s amazing what your heart does when it is jolted,” Paul began the heartfelt post, showin...

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Quora: Ten Simple Retouching Techniques That Will Make Your Photos Pop

What are some of the easiest photo retouching techniques to learn for amateurs? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Archie D’Cruz, Editor, Designer, Writer, on...

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These Futuristic Domes Are The Ultimate Forest Escape

If you’re on the prowl for a romantic safari destination, look no further than Asilia Africa’s Highlands camp in Tanzania.
Located in a mountain forest on the slopes of Olmoti volcano, the Highlands camp comprises eight futuristic dome suites. Each suite contains a king-sized bed, a luxu...

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Joy Pecknold: Where 7 Travel Pros Want to Go in 2016

The hardest part of planning a trip (other than finding the time) is deciding where in this wide, wonderful world to go. So I called on a few of my travel writer and photographer friends to inspire me for 2016. Herein, their personal destination picks for the new year.


Syl Tang,...

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College Tourist: Top 10 Tips for Capturing the Spirit of Australia

By College Tourist; Author: Shannon Kelly, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Must see destinations in the Land Down Under


I was lucky enough to study abroad this past semester at The University of Melbourne. During my four months on exchange, I was able to live like a local in...

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Orbitz.com: The 5 Best Day Trips From San Francisco

By Jason Heidemann for the Orbitz Travel Blog


It’s easy to be captivated by the the City by the Bay with its iconic hills, Victorian architecture and breezy joie de vivre. But beyond its relatively small 49 square miles lies a metropolitan area of nearly 7 million people and a...

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Booking.com: The Best Family Holiday Destinations (As Chosen By Kids)

Planning a family vacation can be just as stressful as it is exciting and deciding on a destination that pleases both parents and kids isn’t as easy as you might think. To help you be the holiday hero with your family, we surveyed child travellers worldwide to uncover the best...

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Thrillist: The Most Beautiful Places in Puerto Rico

Credit: Gary Ives/Shutterstock


Puerto Rico isn’t the Caribbean’s biggest tourist destination for nothing. Far from a simple beach destination, this island (and US territory!) boasts something for everyone. Sun and sand? Easy — Puerto Rico is home to some of the...

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This $1,000 Ice Cream Sundae Might Actually Be Worth It

Why would a Chicago hotel put an ice cream sundae on its dessert menu that costs more than many folks pay in monthly rent?


“Why not?” was the explanation offered to HuffPost by Scott Green, executive pastry chef at the Langham Chicago’s Pavilion lounge and tea...

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SmarterTravel: 8 Secret Places in China That Tourists Haven"t Discovered Yet

Don’t get us wrong: We’ll never stop being impressed with the Great Wall or the Forbidden City. But China is a vast country, and as more North Americans turn their sights eastward, we jumped at the chance to shine the spotlight on some less-known (at least to Americans) but...

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Home Away: Five Things to Love About Estes Park, CO

We’ve had a wild weather year in Colorado, and Estes Park was hard hit in September by flooding that damaged buildings and local businesses, and made the two main highways from Denver and the Front Range impassible. Happily, the town got running again quickly, and now both Highway...

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Perry Brass: Perry Brass: The Manly Pursuit of Desire: 10 Days in Havana, Part Three

View from the veranda of the Hotel Nacional, near the sea and the Malecon.


I spent ten days in Havana, Cuba, from February 9, 2016 to February 19, 2016–roughly a month before President Obama made his historic trip. It was my first trip to Cuba, and I kept a close journal of my...

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HuffPost Guides: Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain in Colorado is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. As part of a series on ski resorts, Huffington Post Travel offers our guide to Copper Mountain, featuring all the key information snow lovers need to know before they hit the slopes.


The Basics
The structure...

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What Does The Brexit Mean For Americans Traveling To Europe?

The United Kingdom voted Thursday to leave the European Union. While the actual process of withdrawing from the EU will take years, the vote sent immediate shockwaves across Britain’s economy and political sphere. How will the Brexit affect Americans traveling to Europe this ...

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A Look Inside The New Legoland Hotel Proves That Everything Is Awesome

Remember playing with Legos as a little kid and dreaming about building a life-size house? Now imagine whatever you were envisioning on steroids, and you’ve got the new Legoland hotel in Winter Haven, Florida.





Situated between Tampa and Orlando, the 152-room hotel is located...

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Kathleen Peddicord: Italy Versus France

“The word for a scraping in Italian is graffito,” explained our guide. “Here at Pompeii,” he continued, “on the facades of the buildings and the columns of the forum, you see remains of scrapings made by the ancient Romans who lived here.”


As he...

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Conde Nast Traveler: How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Berlin

By Natalie Holmes, Context Travel Originally posted on CNTraveler.com


PHOTO: ZUMA Press, Inc. / Alamy

Being home to so many nationalities, cultures and lifestyles, Berlin has no one set of rules for greeting people. Some go for the double kiss, some for the single, and others a nice...

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7 Green Hotels Eco-Friendly Travelers Will Absolutely Love

If you fancy yourself an eco-friendly traveler, then chain hotels just won’t do.


Sustainable, ethical and oh-so green, these seven hotels will treat both you and the environment very well. Located in beautiful places around the world, these spots are all worth a place on your bucket...

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Chloe Marchant: 5 Things to Do on Kauai

Kauai. It’s a little bit of everything if you ask me. Being born and raised in Hawaii I’ve always loved the island. It’s beautiful for one. Endless beaches in nearly every direction, clear mountain views stretching for miles. It’s paradise alright and the beauty...

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U.S. News Travel: Why Travel Is Good for Your Health

Americans are forfeiting their vacation days, despite the stress, anxiety and other negative effects of not taking time off from work. In fact, a report by Project: Time Off, shows U.S. employees took about 16 vacation days in 2013, down from about 20 in 2000. Apart from depriving...

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Spectacular Drone Photos Catch Famous Places "The Way They Were Designed To Be Seen"

This stunning photo series from photographer Amos Chapple features crystal-clear images of bucket-list tourist sites — mostly in India and Russia — that were shot entirely from a drone. The result is a heaping plate of EarthPorn that’s anything but touristy.


“This...

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Italy Trains Crash Head-On In Deadly Collision

BARI, Italy, July 12 (Reuters) – The death toll from a high speed train crash in southern Italy rose to 27 on Wednesday after rescuers worked through the night to try to extract bodies from the tangled wreckage and continued their search in the morning.
With Italian media focusing on ...

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Gail Nakada: Tokyo"s Tsukiji: Going, Going, But Not Really Gone

Fresh information on what’s happening to Tsukiji. It’s less endangered than you think. Unlike this tuna… Photo courtesy Shu Nakada.


The damp, dark, and endearingly dirty Tsukiji wholesale fish and produce market is being transported to a boring spit of landfill near...

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Karin E. Baker: Ol" Blue Eyes Returns to the Las Vegas Strip

If you’ve ever wished you could step in time — specifically to Las Vegas in the 1960s — to see Frank Sinatra perform, now’s a good time to make your way to Sin City. A newly opened show, Frank: The Man. The Music, is a stylish homage to the man many would argue was...

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George Hobica: Cultural London: Top Events and Exhibits This Autumn

Which of the world’s museums is the most Googled? It’s London’s Science Museum.I recently spent an hour in the museum’s permanent exhibit of information technology through the ages and I can see why. I don’t think a full day would have done it justice, let...

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David Landsel: 24 Ways to Have the Best 24 Hours Ever in Los Angeles

Los Angeles! It is big, weird, crowded and often daunting, particularly if you are only here for a short stay. Still, you don’t need a ton of time, or even a car (no, seriously) to get the hang of America’s second city. With just 24 hours and a sense of adventure, you can have...

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Halloween Hookups: Where Single People Travel For Tricks And Treats

Just as Columbus Day weekend is to married couples and apple orchards, Halloween weekend, it turns out, is to single people and loose inhibitions. According to MissTravel.com, a travel dating website, the “uninhibited nature associated with Halloween is an ideal premise for singles...

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Mary Adkins: The Silver-Lined Truth About Airbnb and You, New York

I am one of the many New York City residents who has hosted people in my apartment through Airbnb. Ever since we Airbnb hosts started winding up in court earlier this year, the “illegality” of “Airbnbing” your place in New York has made headline after headline....

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Fodor"s: Fall 2014 Guide to Paris

The arts steal the limelight this autumn in Paris, with the long-awaited openings of three important cultural centers and scores of spectacular world-class art events and exhibitions. Plus, the best of the new boutiques and grand luxury hotels–a delicious enticement to get to Paris in...

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Ashley Mateo: Surviving Machu Picchu

I’ve jumped out of a plane, kayaked into the Antarctic Ocean, bungee jumped off a cliff, hiked a glacier, and scuba dived after about seven minutes of training.


I don’t have a death wish and I may not actually be afraid of heights or water, but when you contemplate doing...

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David Duran: LGBT Tourism Conference Proves Argentina Is Doing It Right

Argentina is once again dominating tourism within Latin America, not only because of its wide range of things to see and do throughout the entire country, but because they have cornered the market within LGBT tourism within the region. Clustered within a conservative continent, Argentina...

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7 Things Americans Can Learn From Life In Spain

Any master traveler will tell you that visiting a new place leaves you different, in the best way. Immersion in a new culture often bestows benefits that impact travelers’ lives for years to come. 
And in the case of Spain, those benefits are especially zesty. This lively culture of ...

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Love Letters: Virginia Woodruff Loves Austin

Virginia Woodruff is a writer and Mom who combines her responsibilities on her website, Great Moments in Parenting, which aims to bring some humor back into parenthood. Yeah, she lives in Austin.


You are not either/or. You are and. Coffee and beer. BBQ joints and vegan potlucks. Students...

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Jeanenne Tornatore: Ways To Save On An Inauguration Trip

Calling all Presidential (Inauguration) hopefuls! In contrast to the high cost of travel to attend the inaugural events of 2009, those hoping to be a part of this year’s historic weekend will find getting to and staying in the nation’s capital much more attainable.


While...

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Stephanie Huston: How Do You Actually Get to Antarctica?

I’m traveling to Antarctica next month to take on my 7th continent adventure. One of the first questions I typically get is – “How do you actually get there!?” As with any adventure there are a variety of paths to follow; you can take cruises to Antarctica from...

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The Active Times: The Best Water Parks In The World

Instead of staying indoors, cool off this summer at one of the world’s best waterparks. Whether you enjoy thrilling rides or relaxing pool side, these waterparks have something for everyone.


Enjoy an unforgettable experience, thrilling rides, family-friendly attractions and exciting...

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Quora: The Biggest Sign That You Should Probably Change Careers

When should one make a career change? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Ken Mazaika, CTO @ Co-founder @ thefirehoseproject.com, on Quora:


If this one thought entered your...

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Marjorie Freimuth: 7 Qualities To Look For In A Travel Companion

Travel is the best, but it can sometimes bring out the worst in a person. So, someone who can revel in the awesome sights and exotic foods and stumble through the unfamiliar languages while at the same time taking bus delays in stride is a rare gem. Don’t let that person go (or, if...

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PHOTOS: Oman Looks To A Future Of Tourism

Thanks to Oman’s relative calm amid the chaos of the Arab Spring, Muscat is becoming a destination by default: the last ancient trading post accessible to tourists; the anti-Dubai; Damascus without the car bombs. Though the Omanis didn’t plan for this, the moment presents an...

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United Airlines Hosts Nationwide Puppy Party For "Ruff" Travel Season

It’s called United Paws, and more than 230 professionally trained comfort dogs, such as labs and golden retrievers, will accept your cuddles at its major domestic hubs in Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark and Washington/Dulles. The program will run from Dec...

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Desi Globetrotter: Explore A World Of Art (And Pick Up New Skills Along The Way)

During her 12 month jaunt around the world — from Slovenia to Vietnam, Peru to Malaysia — Geetika Agrawal, a Delhi-born, New York-based creative director and design educator, turned her passion for arts, culture and travel into a new creative startup.
Vacation with an...

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Here Are The Best - And Cheapest - Cities For British Students To Study In

Students get ready to pack your bags and jet off across Europe.


Berlin has been named as the as the top European university city for British students abroad, along with a shortlist featuring many other popular European destinations.


Germany, which largely offers free tuition to...

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Thomas Kuegler: Why Visualizing Our Dreams Every Day Is Monumentally Important

My dream is to travel the world.


I want to wake up in another country on the other side of the world and go out to breakfast. Then I want to sit by the water and watch foreigners walk past me. I want to think about my home. Then I’ll catch the scent of foreign food cooking nearby....

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Love Letters: A Love Letter To The Crescent City

Dar Wolnik is a blogger, activist and Girl Friday to her city of New Orleans. She lives downtown and is mostly seen on one of her three bikes or scooter, but also travels widely to work with community food systems across the U.S. as a consultant.


My confession starts this letter. As you...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Rainforests

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Lydia C. Lee. Her photo of Mossman Gorge in Australia’s Daintree Rainforest is a perfect example of the breathtaking nature found in the rainforest.


With lush greenery, tons of wildlife and the opportunity to hike, zipline and...

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Andrea Adams: The Evolution Of Traveling: From Hobby To Lifestyle

I’m not sure that there is a precise moment in time when travel migrated from a passionate past time to simply a way of life for me. I cannot look back and say that there is an “A-ha!” instant in which I can directly attribute a certain experience, destination, or person...

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Celebrity Cruises begin construction of first Edge Class vessel

The next generation of cruise ships moved from concept to construction earlier, as the first piece of steel was cut at the STX France shipyard for Celebrity Cruises’ newest, and boldest, ship.
The ship will be called Celebrity Edge, befitting the many daring design advances and innovations o...

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Government unveils plan for HS2 route north of Birmingham

UK transport secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed the majority of the preferred HS2 route from Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds.
The government hopes new HS2 trains will carry over 300,000 people a day and triple the number of seats available out of Euston at peak hours....

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Europcar UK adds Toyota Mirai to fleet

Europcar UK is taking a ground-breaking step by adding hydrogen fuel vehicles to its fleet. 
Underpinning this initiative is the company’s successful bid for an Office for Low Emission Vehicles grant of €200,000, which is enabling the company to harness Toyota’s hydrogen fuel techno...

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Reddie takes up senior role with FCM Travel Solutions in US

FCM Travel Solutions has announced the appointment of Scott Reddie to the role of global director of account management.
Reddie will be based in Philadelphia, United States of America.
He has over 16 years in the travel industry and has worked across wholesale, reservations, travel media...

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Celebrity Cruises promotes key personnel ahead of deployment step change

Claire Stirrup has taken the next step up the career ladder at Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises has announced a raft of internal promotions that all reflect the hard work and commitment of the UK and Ireland senior leadership team in working with trade partners.
UK & Ireland...

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New Lufthansa strike announced

Lufthansa pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced an additional strike for Thursday, November 24th.
In a move branded “incomprehensible” by the airline, the latest strike was revealed as pilots walked out today, causing the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights.
“Once more, they are ...

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Belmond welcomes La Résidence d’Angkor to Cambodia

Belmond La Résidence d’Angkor in Cambodia reopens as an all-suite hotel following a full refurbishment.
Newly designed interiors inspired by the classical Khmer era juxtaposed with contemporary Cambodian art connect the past with the present.
Nestled within lush landscaped gardens and su...

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Arriva UK Trains signs Capita Travel & Events partnership

Arriva UK Trains, part of the major transport group Arriva, has signed a partnership agreement with business travel and events specialist, Capita Travel & Events.
CrossCountry Trains, Chiltern Railways and Grand Central form a significant part of the Arriva UK Train’s network group.
...

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1950s New York Photos Remind Us It"s Still The Greatest City On Earth

New York is arguably the best city on the planet. We know this to be true. But sometimes that fact gets buried under the snowpocalypse of a long, cold winter.
Never fear, because 1950s NYC is here. These swoon-worthy snapshots of vintage New York — from the coasters of Coney Island to t...

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Paris Is Filled With Secret Gardens, You Just Have To Know Where To Look

When you think of touring Paris, you likely think of the Eiffel Tower or Notre Dame Cathedral or the Louvre. When you think of enjoying your time in Paris, you likely think about lounging in one of the city’s famous parks with a croissant and a classic read to feel, you know, Parisian....

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Culture-ist: 5 Reasons to Visit Peru

Peru is one of those places that make iconically beautiful countries like South Africa and Thailand feel a hint of jealousy. The nation’s thriving melting pot of cultures reflect a vibrant, diverse community, many with roots as far back to the Incas and other sophisticated...

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15 Reasons Patagonia Should Be No. 1 On Your Bucket List

Want to get out of town? Then head to Patagonia.  
The vast region in the southern part of South America ranges across both Chile and Argentina. Its unique wildlife, diverse geography and climate give tourists a wide range of offerings — whether that’s trekking across glaciers, wh...

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Devishobha Ramanan: 7 Ways Every Holidayer Can Freak Out in Mallorca

It’s the holiday season again. If you are like me, you might have a hard time choosing between the splendor of history, the beckoning of the beach, the call of the quaint quiet life watching the magnificent sunset, or the craving for adventure, exploring peaks and trenches and ye...

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Love Letters: One Chef"s Love For San Antonio

A San Antonio native, Jesse Perez has traveled all over the U.S. as a chef and at long last has come home to San Antonio, where he will open Arcade Midtown Kitchen on February 12. Arcade is at the Pearl Brewery and was just named one of the “40 Most Anticipated” openings by...

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Top Local D.C. Picks For Out-Of-Town Visitors

WASHINGTON — In D.C. for the Inauguration? You’ll want to check out some of our top picks of things to do, from silly to serious, in your non-inaugural hours:


Locals: what would you suggest out-of-towners do while they’re here in the nation’s capital? Tell is in the...

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MiniTime: London By Neighborhood

To make a family trip to London less daunting and more comprehensive, the British capital should be seen as a collection of distinct neighborhoods, each rich in cultural and entertainment attractions, as well as great shopping opportunities and outdoor spaces. Whether you’re...

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Quora: 11 Mistakes You"re Probably Making When You Travel

What are some mistakes people make when traveling? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Janet Hsieh, TV Host, Actress, Author, on Quora:


Not being flexible with your...

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David Landsel: Yes, You Can Afford the West Coast Road Trip of Your Dreams (Here"s How)

Ever priced out that insane West Coast road trip you’ve been wanting to do forever? There’s a good chance you gave up midway through your research — oceanfront real estate, one quickly learns, is expensive — if you can even find space. Low season? What’s...

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Ursula Nwobu: 3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Need Better Self-Care

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The challenge of being an entrepreneur is enormous and it has emotional and physical effects. As a consequence, you are at a health risk by virtue of being an entrepreneur. The stress and workload is capable of wearing and breaking you down health-wise. It does not mean...

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Lewis Krell: The Only Time You Can Recline Your Seat And Other Travel Tips

I recently returned from an amazing trip (why yes I did make it to the summit of Kilimanjaro, so sweet of you to ask!) and prior to my trip I spent a good deal of time reading travel related articles looking for tips and advice. Because the word travel conjures up such wonderful emotions...

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10 Of The Best Travel Apps For Cheap Flights, Quick Hotels And More

Most travelers already know how to search Kayak for flights or Hotels.com for rooms. But holiday travel season is a monster that calls for reinforcements.
We’ve compiled a lineup of the most highly regarded and expert-vetted travel apps that will prevent headaches on your journey over the r...

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DiscountMyFlights.ca: 4 Reasons Why Fall Is The Best Time To Travel

Travellers are constantly trying to escape the cold of winter and visit the beach in the hot summer months. However, the constant demand for such vacations means more expensive airfare to Mexico in February and outrageous accommodation rates at Myrtle Beach resorts in summer....

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Fleur Rollet-Manus: The Girl"s Guide to Surviving Your Summer Road Trip

Having grown up watching Britney Spears embark on a road trip across the states in a 1969 Buick Skylark (all you 90’s babies will relate I’m sure) I vowed one day to bundle my besties into a car and road trip across Europe. Last summer, myself and three of my best friends set...

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Good Hotel Guide: Seven of the most beautiful hotels in Ireland

Myrtle Allen’s Ballymaloe House has become a legend and a brand over the last 50 years. Once a farm that she ran with her late husband, espousing the values of seasonal, local, organic and home grown fare, the house is late Georgian, grafted on to remains of a Norman castle. ...

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8 Great City Stopover Ideas

A stopover during a long-haul trip offers time to stretch your legs but also an excellent opportunity to explore an exciting new destination without the price tag, as most airlines offer free stopovers. Whether you fancy soaking up the culture over 24 hours or staying a few extra days, here...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Japan

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Kimberley Magain. Of her photo she says:
“Many hikers say a prayer at the Sengen Shrine in Fuj…
Read more: Travel Photos, International Destinations, Less Stress More Living, Travel Zen, Mount Fuji, Third Metric, Travel, Japan, J...

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WATCH: Travelistas Take NYC -- What"s On Your Summer Travel Bucket List?

For Teri Johnson and Andrea Adams, traveling the world is a year-round pursuit. But with summer (unofficially) underway, it’s as good a time as any to knock some cities off your travel bucket list. For the next eight weeks, the Travelistas are taking us along as they explore the...

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Bath Priory to welcome first L’Occitane Spa in UK

The Bath Priory will welcome the new spa later this month
The Bath Priory has announced it is to open the UK’s first L’Occitane Spa: The Garden Spa by L’Occitane. 
Opening this month, the new spa will be the only L’Occitane Spa in the UK and will feature exclusive treatments, including bespo...

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MiniTime: America"s Most Highly Taxed Destinations

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You may think you scored a deal on your hotel and rental car — but have you really come out ahead? In some popular destinations, tourism taxes are adding big bucks to your daily vacation spend.


According to an annual study by the Global Business Travel...

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Skip The Champs Elysees And Walk These Secret Parisian Streets Instead

Ah, Paris. From its famous food to the stunning architecture, hell, even its snobby locals, we love pretty much everything about the city (not to sound too American, but have you seen the Eiffel Tower?!).


And now there’s a guidebook, written by a local journalist, to show us all the...

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Conde Nast Traveler: What Not to Do When You Travel

WHAT NOT TO DO IN NAPA
“Many travelers think the only thing to do in wine country is drink from morning till night,” says Liza Graves, a California wine specialist. “There are pick-your-own fruits and vegetable farms that offer a wide variety of seasonal produce, tours, and...

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Black Tomato: The Colors of Colombia

Vivacious, vibrant and versatile; Colombia is a pulsating hub of activity, excitement and wonder in South America. There is a rich and ancient history here; there are rhythms, traditions, festivals and cultures; there are jungles, volcanoes, mountains, mines and valleys. From the crumbling...

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Inma Gregorio: 10 Reasons to Visit La Palma Now

1. Appreciating one of the lesser known Canary Islands


Along with El Hierro and La Gomera, La Palma enjoys a privileged location West of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria the main touristic spots in the Canary Islands, Spain. But fear not, that only means you will be...

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Love Letters: Love And A Texas Courthouse

Jason Lloyd Clement is a digital marketer and self-described “professional place lover” for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a national nonprofit organization working to save America’s historic places. His most recent project, the I Love Texas Courthouses...

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Conde Nast Traveler: 9 Restaurants With Secret Service Entrances

With the White House, more than 160 embassies, and Congress all in our nation’s capitol, it’s no surprise that certain D.C. restaurants have garnered a loyal following of high-profile politicos. But unlike us common folk, they can’t just waltz right in for spaghetti. If the...

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Shannon Ullman: 4 Tips For Taming Your Hair While Traveling

I expected a lot of difficulties before setting off on a three year travel expedition but one thing I didn’t plan for was the difficulties that my hair would give me. Amongst all of the pre-travel worries relating to getting lost, mugged, missing flights and losing luggage, taming...

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The Active Times: 15 Things You Should Never Do On A Cruise

You just booked your cruise and you’re extremely excited to finally get away from your everyday life and enjoy yourself on a much needed vacation.


Whether you are traveling alone, with family or your significant other, there are so many things to do and even more exciting things to...

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Victoria Yore: 5 Free Things To Do In Monaco

Monaco is known for being a Mediterranian playground for the ultra rich and posh crowd… and it certainly did not disappoint! That being said, the vast majority of us aren’t walking around wearing fancy watches or driving designer cars. That doesn’t mean we can’t all...

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Richard Koch: Who Are You?

“Do I contradict myself? Very well, I contradict myself. (I am large, I contain multitudes.)” You probably recognize those three lines from the Song of Myself by Walt Whitman. The last line, that I contain multitudes, is my text for this post. I have a simple proposition to...

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Kimberly Krautter: How to Be a S.M.A.R.T. Traveler in a Danger Zone

For most westerners, terror attacks have been limited to sites with centralized military, economic, or cultural significance. We have forgotten what it was like in the 1970s and 1980s when the Bader Meinhof Group, the Red Brigades, the IRA, and the PLO were routinely attacking civilian...

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The 6 Things You Shouldn"t Bring To The 2016 Thanksgiving Table

With the country feeling about as fractured as it’s ever felt, Thanksgiving ― a holiday already fraught with family demons ― is looking to be a doozy. Here’s some advice we gave you in 2013 about what not to bring to the Thanksgiving table, updated:
 

1) Your politics.
Just like the Civil Wa...

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Flight Network: Canada Is Home To The Coolest, Wildest Theme Parks In The World

Photo credit: Jeremy Thompson
The world’s most famous theme parks, like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios, attract summer travellers in droves. However, many don’t know that we have some of the best theme parks in the world right here in Canada. You...

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"White Savior Barbie" Perfectly Parodies Volunteer Abroad Selfies

Move over Hipster Barbie, there’s a new parody Instagram account in town.
‘White Savior Barbie’ recreates cliché travel photos middle class twenty-somethings post while volunteering abroad. 
You know, the ones where they grab the nearest child and takes a selfie while w...

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Dwight Brown: Toronto Comes Alive During 2016 International Film Festival

There are film festivals all over the world. Few however, take over an entire city and engage locals and visitors on the level of the Toronto International Film Festival. An estimated 480,000 filmgoers attend screenings, eyeball celebrities and scout out the up-and-coming filmmakers at...

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How To Haggle Like An Expert (Without Feeling Bad About It)

If the idea of haggling for souvenirs at the local market while on holiday feels you with dread, then don’t worry. You’re not alone. The act of haggling is an emotionally charged affair that can make even Sheryl Sandberg feel like curling up a corner. (She spent a sleepless night worrying sh...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Rome

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from G.J. Monahan. Monahan’s photo shows the stunning art and architecture of the Trevi Fountain.


Rome offers a wealth of history, art and culture. Whether you’re interested in touring museums, standing among monuments that...

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Travelistas" Tips For Recession-Proof Travel

If the recession is affecting your quality of life and preventing you from enjoying and experiencing the best that life has to offer, then vacation is…
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NYC"s Epic Ferris Wheel Is Coming In HOT

This is wheelie exciting.
Construction will start this week on the New York Wheel, a stunning Ferris wheel angled to become the tallest in the United States, if not the world.
At 630 feet and about 60 stories tall, the spinning stunner will be nearly 200 feet taller than the London Eye. This ...

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MiniTime: 5 Things to Do Outside Paris With Kids

Château de Fontainebleau (Courtesy Château de Fontainebleau)


There’s plenty to do in Paris, but sometimes it’s nice to get out of the city and explore a little further afield. We’ve picked five day trips the kids will love, from a fabulous zoo and a unique aerospace m...

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Viator: The Delicious Highlights Of Peruvian Cuisine

With claims of over 500 unique dishes, a world-renowned chef, and inspiration dating all the way back to the Incas, Peru is rapidly emerging as the newest in global culinary hotspots. Ranging from the sweet flavor of neon-colored Inca Kola, the just plain strange look of a fully cooked...

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Why Riding Down "The Devil"s Nose" Is The Best Way To See Ecuador

Sometimes the best way to see a country is to ride its tracks.
Case in point: Ecuador’s Tren Crucero — or train cruise — is a luxury train that takes travelers from the Andes to the Pacific ocean (or vice versa, depending on your route) over the course of four days. The t...

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Inma Gregorio: Dos & Don"ts of Galicia"s Carnival, The Entroido

Ready to experience a different Carnival?


You might be a Carnival or Festival’s freak. Whether you’d already partied hard in Rio de Janeiro’s Sambodromo, attended the Carnival Queens’ and Drag Queens’ Festival in Gran Canaria, got soaked wet and poor in the cl...

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Love Letters: Kat Edmonson Loves Austin, Texas

Kat Edmonson is a singer and songwriter. She left Austin for New York in 2012 in search of the bright lights and big city she grew up watching in the movies. She’ll be in Austin Saturday April 6 to play for a second time at the Paramount Theater. Her debut album, Take to the Sky, self...

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It"s Just Gotten Easier To Get To Baltimore, Hon

Maryland’s MARC commuter trains, which have always operated Monday through Friday, will begin offering weekend service between Baltimore and Washington on the Penn Line in coming months.


The expansion — put on hold in 2008 when the recession hit — is possible as the...

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MiniTime: Your Ultimate Guide to Universal Orlando

Universal Studios Florida (Courtesy Universal Orlando)


Orlando, Florida, theme park capital of the world, has over 10 amusement parks catering to theme park lovers and Florida vacationers in its huge metropolitan limits. But none of these are more centered on the magic and adventure of...

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Travelzoo: Off-the-Beaten-Path San Diego: 11 Spots the Whole Family Will Love

There’s no shortage of ways that San Diego has earned — and lived up to — its nickname as America’s Finest City. Superb beaches, family-friendly activities, a thriving culinary scene, and year-round sunny skies mean this city is beloved by locals and tourists...

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Victoria Yore: How to See An Opera in Vienna for €3

Seeing an opera in Vienna is on many people’s bucket lists! With some seats costing upwards of €200 per person, travelers often think that seeing an opera in Vienna is impossible. But guess what? You can go see an opera/ballet/symphony performance at the Vienna State Opera House for j...

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Jason Moriber: Karma wins

5 core values from Techstars to be successful no matter what





Boulder Colorado is a micro-culture, a unique place where you can still find hippie communities going strong along pale dirt roads, abutted against hiking trails that disappear into the trees. I was in Boulder to meet with...

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Rick Steves: Sign of a Good Trip? The Number of Real People You Meet

TripIt, a popular app designed to help you organize your travels, just did a quality job of producing a series of four-minute interviews with me about…
Read more: Rick Steves, Rick Steves Europe, Tripit, Travel Planning, Travel Apps, Temporary Local, Connect With Locals, Meet Locals, Go...

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Grace Jeon: Holiday Travel Trend: Airport Sustainability

It’s the most wonderful – and most hectic – time of year. AAA estimates that 100.5 million Americans will take to the skies this holiday season, a 1.4 percent increase from last year. As we navigate our way through mile-long airport security lines, flight delays and missed...

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Professional Organizers in Canada: Easy Tricks For Organizing The Ultimate Family Road Trip

Travel time: 3 hours
Perfect for: Romantic getaways, girls’ weekend
What to do: Check out the county’s wine trails, indulge in a little spa time or spend a lazy day at the beach.



Travel time: 1.5 hours
Perfect for: Family trips, active weekends
What to do: Try...

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Annina Claesson: Four Reasons to Go Interrailing

For the current generation embarking on their first holiday without their family in tow, the InterRail pass is less of an institution than it was for our parents. We live in the time of Ryanair and Easyjet. This is a shame – the summer interrailing trip deserves to climb back up there...

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Karin E. Baker: 5 Things I Discovered on My First Cruise

I never had much interest in going on a cruise, and I’ve noticed that that’s a fairly common sentiment. If you fancy yourself the adventurous sort, or love delving into culture when you travel, it’s easy to turn up your nose at the idea of spending your vacation time on a...

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Where To Find The Internet"s Best Travel Tips

If your idea of researching a holiday is to read a few hotel reviews online, book the one that sounds the least scary, and then head off with just a guidebook in your hand luggage, then it’s time to up your travel game. There are now tons of terrific websites available to help you do...

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Your Weekly Travel Zen: Budapest

This week’s Moment of Travel Zen comes to us from Lena, of misssfaith.com. Of her photo she says:



“My hotel was directly on the chain bridge and it was easy to walk in all directions from there. The weather could have been better as it was foggy and rainy but instead of...

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WATCH: Travelistas Take New York: Studio Museum, Red Rooster And More

From feeding the stomach to feeding the soul, Travelistas Teri Johnson and Andrea Adams bask in the fun and culture of New York City.


On the second leg of their girlfriends’ getaway, the ladies return to Harlem to explore the art, food, music and social scenes.


Andrea talks to...

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Police Evacuate Penn Station After Reports Of Suspicious Package

New York Police Department officers moved swiftly to get all commuters and staff out of the building, then blocked the entrances to the station to keep the public at a safe distance.


The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said all subway service coming in and out of Penn Station was...

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