Advanced tickets to be sold on day of travel by UK train operators | News

Seven rail companies in the UK have agreed to allow passengers to buy advance tickets until as close as ten minutes before a journey starts.
Such tickets are often cheaper for travellers.
Following the lead taken by CrossCountry in January 2015 after a successful trial, seven more train...

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New York City's Indoor Pop-up Park Is A Winter Escape

Tired of the snow and slush covering New York City streets? You don’t have to wait until spring to enjoy a day in the park. For just $1 you can picnic with friends, run your toes through green grass and listen to the sounds of birds chirping at Manhattan’s Openhouse Gallery. This...

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A Guide For First-Time Solo Travelers

It was 2011 when I embarked on my first solo traveling adventure. I was in my late 20s, working as a middle manager in a secondary school, a mortgage, nice car, serious boyfriend – all of the things that you fantasise about when you are younger that should make for a happy adult life....

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What Not to Do in New York City

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New Yorkers aren’t exactly famous for being polite to tourists, but that’s just because most tourists don’t know how to act in the Big Apple. The good news: It’s not so hard. Just follow these simple rules of conduct — from how to...

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10 Things You Don't Know About NYC (Even if You Live There!)

We found the wild, weird and wonderful not-so-known sights, sounds and flavors of The Big Apple! Even if you are a New Yorker —  we bet you don’t know most of these!


There is a dirty rectangle on the ceiling of Grand Central Station. When the ceiling of the main...

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To Paris With Love | HuffPost

Chers Paris,
Were I a more disciplined French student, I would be writing this entirely in French. As it stands, I will beg your forgiveness for writing this letter in English, so as not to embarrass your lovely language.
I am writing to offer my condolences regarding the recent events...

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Hiking to Machu Picchu: Over the Hills at 60

Hiking to Machu Picchu on the Inca Trail — to celebrate my 60th birthday — was one of those “bucket list” adventures that could well have stayed in the bucket.
My college pals were celebrating their Big 6-Ohs being pampered at spas or enjoying tropical sunsets on...

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Bogota's Flourishing Graffiti and Street Art Scene is Like an Open-Air Gallery

To some people, graffiti and street art are a nuisance and an eyesore. To others, it’s a way of bringing artistic expression to the public. There was a time when street art and graffiti was pretty much banned in in Bogota. But today, it’s so popular — and accepted —...

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The Best Places to Travel in March

You work hard. You’re constantly saving. You deserve a little escape. Here are seven awesome trips to consider for the month of March. Oh, in case you forgot: Spending money on travel is the secret to happiness.
Related: 7 Travel Hacks Everyone Should Know
Whistler, British Columbia....

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Why I Can't Love Dallas, Texas

As a sometime travel writer, one of the least favorite places I’ve visited was Dallas, Texas. Dallas, in my mind, has always been associated with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
I first heard the news of the assassination when one of the nuns in my parochial school...

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World's 50 Best Ski Resorts

Planning a ski vacation is not an easy task. There are too many variables – snow quality, customer service, terrain, steeps, skill level, and crowds. Fortunately, some mountains have it all and won’t fail you even if it hasn’t snowed for weeks.
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Procrastination Station - Tropical Penetration (Or) How I Learnt To Love The Bum

It’s been five months since I passed a solid stool; by which I mean a bowel stool, not a backless, but sturdy seating option. If it’s sturdy backless seating options you’re talking about, well I have ‘Passed’ many of those in the last five months, predominately...

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The Best Beaches in California

California is well known for a variety of things – famous landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite National Park, Hollywood, mountains and, of course, beautiful beaches.
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This is a difficult beach to get to; you have to hike...

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Ascott expands stake in Quest Apartments as global expansion continues | News

The Ascott is acquiring an additional 60 per cent stake in Quest Apartment Hotels for A$180 million.
This will increase Ascott’s stake in Quest from its current 20 per cent to 80 per cent, propelling Ascott to become the largest serviced residence provider in Australasia.
With 180...

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The Largest Airport In The World To Open In 2019 In Beijing | Focus

The world’s largest airport is going to open in Beijing in 2019 and it is the work of the late renowned architect Zaha Hadid. The brand new airport claims to be the biggest, according to a report released by Reuters with the unofficial current name Beijing New Airport.
Daxing district is...

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Prime Minister Stefan Löfven Lists His 5 Favourite Things to Do in the Countryside | Focus

It was just last month that the whole of Sweden was put on Airbnb by Visit Sweden and now Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has made an official statement in which he expresses his enthusiasm and hope for the Freedom to Roam campaign, as well as listing his five favourite things to do while...

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5 Tips to Surviving a Long Flight | Focus

Are you wondering how long flights to Tel Aviv are? 10 hours and 30 minutes. That is how long a flight from New York to Tel Aviv is. It sounds like an exceptionally long flight, but there are worse. There are 15-hour long flights, even 27-hour longer. But then again, half an hour of waiting...

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The Favorite Hotels of the British Royal Family

In honor of Princess Charlotte, we’ve rounded up up the favorite hotels of the British royal family — from the spot where Kate spent her wedding eve, to the Queen’s go-to Caribbean getaway.
— Jane Reynolds, Oyster.com
The Goring, London


The Goring is a classic...

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80K Instagram Followers Later, Here's My #1 Advice for Better Photos (with Befores & Afters)

Spot relies on great imagery to deliver a compelling place-discovery experience. Here, our content and community lead, Kelly Lack, shares the one simple tip that has helped top Instagrammers build beautiful portfolios (and huge followings).
Off the bat you should know that this is not an...

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If African Americans Returned to Africa

During the “Back to Africa” movement in the 1920s Marcus Garvey argued that African Americans could only attain social equality by moving back to Africa, and saw the continent as the only place in which self-emancipation could be attained. The idea of sending an oppressed group...

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7 Reasons to Visit the Philippines

The Philippines is a beautiful mass of contradictions. Crowded, dirty cities juxtapose pristine lagoons and empty beaches. Beautiful Catholic churches overlook controversial ‘love hotels.’ Vacationers in Boracay lounge in the sun while villages in the northeast islands are washed...

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Inside the Cage of Death: Swimming with Australia's Monster Crocs

Swimming with sharks is so 2013. These days it’s all about the other apex predator, The Australian crocodile…in clear water, and in a clear tube that is all scratched up because, they will you know, try and eat you at all times. Offered by Crocosaurus Cove it is the terror of a...

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Joshua Tree National Park Is The Most Beautiful Place In California

• Joshua Tree covers 800,000 acres in both the Colorado and Mojave Deserts.• The federal government recently recognized the land around Joshua Tree — 1.8 million acres of desert — as official national park land. 


The Golden State is known for its many wonders… but...

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Virgin Gorda Is The Affordable Island Paradise You've Never Heard Of

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History aficionados have long-loved this Mediterranean nation, evidence that you don’t need palm trees or daiquiris to be one of the world’s most tantalizing islands. Malta has been overrun by every major empire in the region, from the...

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15 Things Never to Say to a Chicagoan

By Joel Reese for the Orbitz Travel Blog
1) Michael Jordan? Overrated.
You didn’t just say that. Now you’ll have to brace yourself as the Chicagoans in the room inundate you with a staggering list of accomplishments (10-time NBA scoring leader, 6-time NBA champion, 5-time MVP)...

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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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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 time...

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A Strong Case Against Dating Abroad

…And then again, a strong case for it.
You’re a college student abroad. You’re on your own journey of self-indulgence through the Tuscan countryside with nothing but the boots on your feet and leather jacket on your back.
You hike to Fiesole alone, wander Siena alone, trace...

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5 New Disney Park Projects To Get Really Excited About

By Christine Dayao for ShermansTravel

Photo: Disney/Lucasfilm
D23 Expo, the massive Disney convention that brings together all facets of the Walt Disney Company every other year, brought no shortage of great news for Mickey Mouse fans recently. Among all the developments in the pipeline,...

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Confession From A Cheryl Strayed Wannabe: I Walked 500 Miles Across Spain Instead

Blisters gone. Swollen ankle — subsided. A few items lost, some new friends found. Satisfaction guaranteed. Thirty-five days for an adventure. Thirty-five days powered only by my own pedestrian momentum, only my feet pushing me from Point A to Point B, beginning to end, 500 miles...

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An Insider's Guide to Berlin Street Art

“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.” – Banksy (Wall and Piece)
Multi-cultural, creative, dynamic, alternative, punk, trendy: in one word, this is...

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8 Earthy Eco Escapes

You don’t have to stop protecting the planet as you travel to explore its many wonders. Hotel search trivago.com has discovered eight ecologically elite hotels that are taking “being green” to a five-star level.

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Know Place Like Home: Realizing That the Path Leads to the Path

So there I was minding my own business when from nowhere, the rug that was the media job I had for 14 years, had been pulled out from under me in a wild corporate takeover. Shift happens. This was in the spring of 2014. And while I always saw those events as a blessing in disguise, the...

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Why Travel Is Good for Your Health

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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...

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How Visiting India Makes You Feel Alive Again

Despite being a savvy traveler, I had been hesitant about visiting India for a very long time. To be honest, I was intimidated by the very long list of travel suggestions and cautions which I dreaded having to consider- from not drinking water, a lengthy visa procedure, to safety precautions...

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Japan Travel: Country Inns that Blend Japanese Tradition with Western Style and Comfort

As beautiful as traditional ryokans or inns in the Japanese countryside can be, they are sometimes intimidating, at least to my wife and me. There are procedures and rules known to most of their clients but not to us — and reading about them goes only so far once you’ve actually...

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WATCH: Extravagant Las Vegas Pet Hotel Will Make You Wish You Were a Dog

Las Vegas is known for being extravagant and over the top from its people and food to its hotels. When it comes to the Luxe Pet Hotels… it is no different! No need to leave your pet at home when you vacation to Las Vegas. Your fur baby deserves to be treated like royalty! This...

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How to Choose the Perfect London Hotel

London is the world’s most visited destination, so it’s no wonder it has over 123,000 hotel rooms, not to mention short-term rental apartments, student dorms in the summer, and hostels. Choosing the right one at the right price can be challenging. Over the past 40 years or so,...

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Love Letters: Los Angeles | HuffPost

Leticia Preciado is a sports producer and entertainment reporter. A native from the city of Pomona in LA County, she’s loves getting to know all that Los Angeles has to offer from driving to the beach to watch the sunset to driving to Mt. Baldy after a storm just to build a snowman....

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How To Do Miami in 4 Days

There are some places that immediately feel like home. It’s kind of like falling in love; most of the time it happens when you’re not looking for it, or when you least expect it. The moment I landed in Miami this past February for a friend’s wedding, it was love at first...

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Heathrow confirms new Elizabeth line services from 2019 | News

Heathrow, Transport for London and the department for transport have agreed a commitment to boost integrated rail connectivity to the airport, including the addition of two new Elizabeth line trains per hour serving Terminal 5 from December 2019.
Under the plan, services to Heathrow will...

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Favorite Travel Destinations, Now and Then

The world’s most historic sites have a storied past — some really show their age, while others don’t look a day past 500. From the Acropolis to the Arc de Triomphe, take a look at the then and now of history’s celebrated structures.

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In Defense Of Chinese Tour Groups

I know this because I’m a Chinese tourist who has traveled in many Chinese tour groups.


I also think you know this.


You’ve seen them around town, haven’t you?


In San Francisco. Or Cairo. Or Hong Kong.


They’re in your way just as you’re walking home on Market St. from your startup....

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12 Streets You Need To Know About In New York City

Welcome to New York. It’s been waiting for you.
Walking the streets of our fair city is one of the best pastimes we know of (even in the freezing weather). Here are the 12 streets around the boroughs that, for one reason or another, hold a special place in our hearts.

Jones Street,...

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Central Park

By: Andrew Zimmer
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...

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What You Need to Know About Traveling to Paris Right Now

The terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13 have left France, and the world, stunned and in mourning. Needless to say, travel has been affected both within the city and throughout Europe. Here’s what travelers who are in Paris right now, or heading there soon, need to know:

French...

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3 Luxe Spas Worth a Trip

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The Spa at Palacio del Inka, Cusco, Peru
When the mountains give you cocoa, make cocoa-based treatments. That’s what the spa at Palacio del Inka does, filling its menu with indigenous indulgences like quinoa exfoliation, a 24-karat-gold body wrap, and Chocolate...

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6 Places That Will Convince You to Have a Family Vacation in South Africa

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Family Vacations are always fun and engaging. They can also be demanding because what counts as fun to the parents may not be the definition of fun to the kids.
Planning family vacations might be a bit more financially challenging too. And they always demand much more strategizing,...

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Barcelona Bucket List On Study Abroad

The College Tourist Compiled by Brooke Stafford from Penn State

Barcelona is a popular destination for study abroad students, but what makes this vibrant city such a great choice for study abroad? Brooke Stafford of Pennsylvania State University who is studying abroad in Barcelona this...

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The Lonestar State Beer Guide: Craft Breweries to Check out in Texas

Even if you weren’t around to remember the Alamo, you’ve likely heard the expression, “everything is bigger in Texas!” This proud state wears its rich heritage, thriving arts scene and distinctive local culture like a well-earned badge of honor.
There’s no...

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Here's What You Should Know About Renting A Car During Winter

by Eric Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler
Photo: Paul Armbruster/Courtesy of CNP Montrose
Four-wheel drive and heated seats are nice in the snow, but the real keys to driving this winter are preparation and patience.
Are you renting a car as part of your travel plans? Some people will tell you to...

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Best Cycling Trips in U.S. and Canada

Any physical activity is good for you; running has been particularly popular because of the famed “runner’s high.” But the state of euphoria that comes with reduced anxiety and a diminished ability to feel pain can be achieved by cycling as well. The sport gets your blood...

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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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New bespoke West End digital hub from London & Partners | News

The West End’s first ever bespoke online visitor hub, specifically designed to showcase the very best things to do and see across London’s most iconic shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural districts, has been launched.
This custom-built portal will be hosted on visitlondon.com and...

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Sandals Royal Barbados to open in December | News

Sandals Resorts International has revealed that Sandals Royal Barbados, the brand’s second hotel on the island, will open on December 20th, in time for the winter season.
Sandals Royal Barbados will offer 222 all concierge and butler-level suites, bringing the company’s number of rooms on...

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10 Crazy Expensive Hotels With Rates That Will Blow Your Mind

Last week, we gave you the low down on just how low hotel rates can go. And we pleasantly discovered they can get quite low; all 10 properties that made our “cheapest hotels” list cost $22/night or less! Of course, these extremely affordable prices often meant shared bathrooms,...

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Why I Was Happy I Changed My Mind About Portugal.

I was not a fan of Portugal when I first arrived. Let’s just get that off my chest right now.
If I had it my way in the beginning, I would probably never go back. Unless someone said “hey let’s go to Portugal in NOT January and sit on the beach.” Of course, I’m...

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Only-in-Ethiopia Travel Moments to Savor

“Ethiopia? What’s in Ethiopia?” When I mention that I’ve spent the past ten months living and working in this mountainous country in the Horn of Africa, most people are a bit stumped.
I’ve been working in the travel trade in Ethiopia, I explain.
More quizzical...

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3 Simple Tools to Bring You More Peace (Swimming in the Ocean and Playing With Monkeys Counts)

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When we ask someone a question, we don’t typically get a response that can cause us to wonder how we’re living our life. When I asked my friend Ryan, “Why are you going to Thailand?” He responded simply, “to swim in the...

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You Can Chase Away Post-Holiday Blues Traveling to Unique Places On a Budget

The days after Christmas can be bluesy, a let down after the build-up of all that good cheer. Looking forward to a good post-holiday trip can keep spirits bright, and spirits will be even brighter if the far away place that beckons is inexpensive. Yes, you can travel to some amazing places...

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2 Nights in Palm Springs: Korakia and Riviera

Tranquil. Inspiring. Enticing. A few ways to describe Korakia Pensione, a well-known gem nestled up against the mountains in Palm Springs. We arrive on a Thursday, and are instantly transported to what feels like a remote island. This last minute mini-vacay acts as both an early birthday...

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Nevis, Alexander Hamilton's Home Island, Should Be Your Next Vacation

For “Hamilton” fans who have seen, read, cycled, and heard it all, there’s still one more way to connect with the story: Visit the island of Nevis.


Alexander Hamilton, the founding father at the center of the record-busting Broadway musical, grew up on this tiny Caribbean island in the...

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How to Dress Like a Local in Top U.S. Cities

By Korey Huyler and Ramiro Olmos for the Orbitz Travel Blog
It’s the number one rule of seasoned travelers: Dress like a local, not like a tourist. Okay, it’s our number one rule. But don’t worry. Our field guide to fashion in America’s top cities will help ensure...

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Get off the Tut-Tut!

He looked like a little man, stooped and unthreatening. He even smiled, though his teeth looked like tombstones. My daughter Victoria and I needed a ride back to the hotel after an evening of admiring snakes on a stick at the Beijing night market.

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The Friendliest Cities In The U.S.

Originally posted on CNTraveler.com
Our annual Readers’ Choice Survey always yields fascinating insights into your travel experiences–including the best (and worst) hotels, cruises, beaches, and cities around the world. For the second year running, we’ve asked you to rate a...

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Cuba And The Gift Of Old Age

Neighborhoods that “feel warmer and more communal than those in many other nations.” An artistic community that “is consistently dazzling.” That’s how New York Times columnist David Brooks described his April trip to Cuba with the President’s Committee on...

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The Best Free Attractions in 16 Major European Cities

By: Barbara Woolsey @barbarawoolsey
Credit: JAN KRANENDONK/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Traveling in Europe is not cheap. A night of debauchery in Amsterdam, a few too many pints in Dublin, getting pickpocketed in the Louvre, before you know it there are no Euros left in your new European carry-all.
But...

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6 Best Hotels Just Outside Disney World

By Dalia Colon for the CheapTickets Travel Blog

Orlando World Center Marriott is less than a 10-minute drive from Disney World, but you’ll feel far from the theme park hubbub. Photo courtesy of Diamond Public Relations.
With the price of tickets to Walt Disney World, soaring into the...

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The Mediterranean Coast's 10 Best-Kept Secrets

By Michelle Schuman for the Orbitz Travel Blog
Ibiza, Nice, the Amalfi Coast. These Mediterranean gems are popular for good reason: gorgeous beaches, incredible food and that worlds-away feeling. But they can also be a little, well, crowded. Here’s where to enjoy the Mediterranean...

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European Travel: Seventeenth-Century Opera in Two European Cities

So far in 2014, using the excellent Web resource OperaBase as a travel-planning tool, Jackie and I have built two European vacations around performances of operas by the seventeenth-century Venetian composer Francesco Cavalli (1602-1676), the first at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich and...

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Composting With Coppola at Blancaneaux Lodge, Belize

We’ve all been transfixed by Francis Ford Coppola‘s awesome oeuvre of films, but did you know his genius also extends to eco-friendly jungle hideaways? Blancaneaux Lodge, tucked deep in a corner of Belize’s Maya Mountains, is one of three sumptuous properties in Central...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/composting-with-coppola-at-blancaneaux-lodge-belize/

Lumeria Maui: An Unforgettable Portal in the Pacific

Maui. Sunshine. Adventure.
What’s not to like?
After all, the beaches and sites on the Hawaiian Islands’ next-to-youngest entity (The Big Island) are a plenty that many writers have been spotlighting them in books and magazines for quite some time. The much-talked about road to...

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Seven Ways Travel Wreaks Havoc on Your Health

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Even the sunniest of island getaways has a dark side. While vacation itself can make you happier and healthier, the process of getting there–close quarters, hours of immobility, the wrench in your usual routine–means confronting a barrage of health...

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Why You Shouldn't Miss These 9 Street Markets in Asia

By Michelle Schuman for the Orbitz Travel Blog
When you’re on vacation, shopping is practically a rite of passage. But in Asia’s many markets, where vibrant cultures and traditions abound, it’s also an unforgettable experience and life lesson all in one. Here’s where...

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Praying for Pretty in Kyoto

Praying to the Goddess of Beauty at Utsukushi Gozensha, Kyoto. Photo by Gail Nakada.
Praying and buying charms at Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines famous for lucky attributes are Japanese rites of passage at every stage of life. Given our passion for pretty, why should beauty be any...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/praying-for-pretty-in-kyoto/

Crazy Mall Attractions You Have to See to Believe

By Jason Heidemann for the Orbitz Travel Blog
Close your eyes and think about the hunger pains you get when that whiff of butter from Auntie Anne’s hot pretzels first crosses your nose or how satisfied you feel when you pick up a key chain that reads “BFFs Forever” from...

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13 Money-Saving Hacks for Visiting London

When you think of London, “cheap” is a word that very rarely springs to mind. Beer can cost over £5 a pint, coffee is regularly £3 or more, and a night in a decent hotel will run upwards of £150. Basically, London is not on the top of the budget traveler’s list. But like...

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15 Things Never to Say to an Angeleno

By Leah Pietrusiak for the Orbitz Travel Blog
Los Angeles is a nice place to visit — if you don’t enrage the locals by saying any of these 15 things.


1. Oh, look, there’s someone famous! Quick! Get a selfie.
When you live in Los Angeles, it’s very likely...

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The Unfriendliest Cities In The U.S.

Originally posted on CNTraveler.com
Our annual Readers’ Choice Survey always yields fascinating insights into your travel experiences–including the best (and worst) hotels, cruises, beaches, and cities around the world. For the second year running, we’ve asked you to rate a...

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Hidden New Orleans | HuffPost

Everyone knows NOLA, the partying-est, craziest, drinking-est, convention-going, Mardi-Gras-Parading, jazz-music-playing, levy-bursting, Brad-Pitt-loving, most reputation-rebuilding city in the USA, especially right now. From Fat Tuesday to Ash Wednesday — okay, really between New...

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Car Troubles: How to Survive Outside City Life for a Weekend

Living in New York City is a beautiful thing. Everything and anything you could want is right around the corner or down the avenue from you. One day, a friend asked me if I ever felt suffocated or cramped knowing that (without a car and relying on public transportation) my life revolved...

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The World Is Our Neighborhood: Digital Nomad Parenting

“Hold on… You do what?”


“We travel the world with our kids and work as we go!!”


We’re digital nomads – people who use telecommunications technology to generate income while living life in a nomadic manner.


Fourteen months ago, my husband and I sold everything we owned and drove right...

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The New York Wheel Is The Most Incredibly Epic Way To See A City

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....

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How To Eat In NYC For Under $25 A Day

Everyone has to face the facts: New York isn’t a cheap city. That said, there is a way to explore The City That Never Sleeps on a budget, including chowing down at the most delicious, affordable, and hole-in-the-wall eats not found on any tourist map.
In order to satisfy every taste...

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5 Paris Travel Myths | HuffPost

The College Tourist, By Mercey Livingston of The University of Southern Mississippi

Paris is a beautiful city full of amazing art, history, and culture and a trip there will be always be unforgettable.
After living and studying in Paris for six weeks, I realized I had heard quite a few...

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Teen Girls Get Muddy and Do Beautiful Things in Peru With The Advice Project

All photos by Melissa Banigan
By MELISSA BANIGAN – Right before we needed to leave for her cello concert, my daughter came out wearing dark black jeans and combat boots. Her hair was unbrushed. “You look like a mess,” I could’ve said, but I bit my tongue and instead...

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Against My Maternal Instinct | HuffPost

Photo by Cara Bradley
We quickly hugged and kissed on a narrow sidewalk alongside a busy street in Cusco, Peru. We had only a moment to bid farewell to our 20-year-old daughter Julianna, who was spending 4 months in South America. We had savored our last day together with a leisurely hike...

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Croquette Happiness with the Two Javiers

My Spanish friends just love croquettes — croquetas in Spanish. To me they taste like soggy tater tots. But at Madrid’s Restaurante Palacio de Cibeles, when restaurateur Javier and tour guide Javier share with me their love for these morsels (and a little historic/cultural...

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The 10 Best Film Festivals You've Never Heard Of

By Michelle Schuman for the CheapTickets Travel Blog
Yes, everyone knows Cannes and Sundance. The behemoths of the film-fest world aren’t exactly accessible for most of us, though, and they don’t always showcase the freshest material. Here’s where to go to see film’s...

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8 Summer Trips To Book Immediately

Summer plans? Yeah, right. That’s months away–and besides, you’ve barely figured out what you’re doing for brunch this weekend.
But if you’re hoping to go to one of these eight popular vacation destinations, you’d better get moving. Believe it or not, you...

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How To Travel Across The Country On $450 Per Week

I’m 23 years old, I have student debt, and I did a road trip across the United States.
Technically it all shouldn’t make sense, but somehow it worked for me. I’m going to give you an inside look at what my expenses were on the road trip I took from Orlando to San Francisco...

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It's Time For Trinidad Carnival 2012

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve seen an increase in the amount of Facebook news feeds about Trinidad Carnival. Why so much Carnival buzz in August and September when Carnival takes place in late February early March, I thought. I asked one of my Carnival addicted friends and she...

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https://skpsoft.com/travel/its-time-for-trinidad-carnival-2012/

HNA Open de France golf tournament tees off in Paris | News

HNA Group has announced the start of the HNA Open de France. 
The opening marks the first year that HNA Group is serving as title sponsor for the tournament, as part of a five-year commitment.
Chen Wenli, vice chairman, HNA Group, said: “We are excited to kick-off the HNA Open de France...

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Breaking Travel News investigates: USA Highway 1 from Santa Barbara to San Francisco | Focus

Having visited both Los Angeles and Las Vegas on a road trip through the American west, Billie Hakansson and her father Mark here embark on the final stage of their tour, along Highway 1 on route to San Francisco.
We began our adventure in Santa Barbara, a beautiful seaside location filled...

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Breaking Travel News interview: Kevin Goh, chief operating officer, The Ascott Limited | Focus

With the brand having taken the title of Asia’s Leading Serviced Apartment Brand at the World Travel Awards for the third year in success, Breaking Travel News here chats with Kevin Goh, chief operating officer, The Ascott Limited about the company’s plans for global expansion and the...

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The Hottest Miami Hotels for 2016

We love Miami; the beaches are beautiful, the people are sexy, and the nightclub and food scenes are top-notch. Whenever we’re looking for a warm-weather getaway, we often start scoping rates for our typical Miami stays — Delano, Fontainebleau, or the Standard. But 2014 and 2015...

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These Travel Photos Of The Year Will Give You Major Wanderlust

Sorry, guys, but these travel photos will put your Instagram game to shame.


National Geographic crowned its first-ever Travel Photographer Of The Year last week. Anthony Lau of Hong Kong took home the prestigious honor for his photo of a horseman in Inner Mongolia.



Anthony Lau
Winter...

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Tanzania's Geodesic Dome Suites 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...

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Japan: 13 Things You Need to Know Before You Go

The land of the rising sun has seen a dramatic increase in tourism over the past year with Americans flocking to its islands in record numbers. While Europe, the Middle East and South America have seen tourism plummet due to safety and Zika fears, in February, March and April alone, almost...

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The Ultimate Guide to Australia's East Coast

Almost the same size as the continental U.S., Australia has incredible natural wonders and landscapes to discover. And while its west coast and the Outback have much to offer, it’s the east coast that draws many travelers to Australia’s shores. Here are the stops you should make...

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How to Enjoy a Trip to Mammoth Lakes (With Kids!)

The snow reminds me that Mother Nature has not completely forgotten to give us water.
The fresh air reminds me to breathe.
The cozy cabin reminds me to bond.
And the fireplace reminds me to drink something hot and sweet (with Baileys in it?).
My family travels to Mammoth Mountain many times...

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Cuba's First 5-Star Luxury Hotel Opens Despite Uncertainty Over Trump

HAVANA (Reuters) – Towering cranes dot the Havana skyline as communist-run Cuba races to build luxury hotels, amid indignation among some residents and concern that U.S. President Donald Trump might reverse a detente that fueled the tourist boom.


Swiss-based Kempinski Hotels SA will...

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Love Letters: Chicago | HuffPost

Born and raised in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, Chef Edward Kim moved to New York to attend New York University, where he earned a B.A. in political science with the intention of becoming an attorney. Instead, he enrolled in Pasadena’s Le Cordon Bleu, where he rekindled his...

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The World's Most Breathtaking Caves, In Photos

By Michelle Schuman for the Orbitz Travel Blog
The proverbial underworld isn’t always a dark, dank place–these 11 caves hidden in jungles, lakes and mountains all over the world are proof enough. Check out these far-flung corners, from Scotland to Malaysia to New Mexico.

A...

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5 Reasons To Visit Cuba -- With A Group Or Solo

Want to take a trip to Cuba, but can’t find a group to travel with? Now may just be the right time for solo travel because the Obama administration announced on March 16, 2016 a new round of measures that encourages more person-to-person educational travel to Cuba.  


Cuba is an amazing...

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Western Europe's Best-kept Secret | HuffPost

A city in the north of Belgium with a population of just over half a million is a place that you may likely not have heard of, since it does not appear that prominently on the more mainstream tourist itineraries.
Cities by the sea usually have a lot of character that comes from a flux of...

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Volunteer for a Day, Biscayne National Park

Living 95 percent under water, Biscayne National Park is certainly one of the most unique and unusual parks in the system. You don’t enter through a gated entrance as you do at so many other parks, but by sea. If you are not paying attention, you might miss the moment when you first...

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Eze -- A Must Visit When in the French Riviera

After many years of wanting to visit, this May my mother and I were finally able to book a trip to the Mediterranean coastal jewel of France that is the Cote d’Azur. For a tourist there’s plenty to see and do in the French Riviera during the month of May as it annually hosts...

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How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Berlin

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

PHOTO: ZUMA Press, Inc. / Alamy
HOW TO GREET SOMEONE
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...

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A Look Back At Hawaiian Airlines Is Vintage Travel At Its Best

Aloha, Hawaiian Airlines.  


Hawaiian Airlines launched its inaugural flight on Nov. 11, 1929 from Honolulu to Hilo. At the time, that flight had to stop in Maui and took three hours and fifteen minutes roundtrip. It cost a whopping $15 (more than $200 in today’s money). Today, even...

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Eat, Pray, Litter: The Truth About Tourists in Bali

Bali was not the Eat, Pray, Love paradise I naively envisioned. There. I finally admitted it. On one hand, there was that handful of memorable Zen moments I wrote about and will forever cherish, but on the other end of this wacky spectrum are the moments that made me give Bali a serious...

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Why I Fell In Love With Solo Travel

By College Tourist, Carine Alexis, St. John’s University
Solo travel might seem intimidating at first, but it allows you to have an incredible, personal experience while abroad.
If you have ever travelled in a group, or with another person, you know how incredibly special it can be to...

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