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There’s nothing like gearing up for an incredible vacation full of promise — of pampering, of relaxation, of blissful days free from stress — only to have your dreams crushed by rental car snafus, traffic jams, stir-crazy kids, and (let’s be honest) aggressive drivers in unfamiliar destinations. It’s a nightmare we’ve all lived. And that’s…
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Are you a solo traveler type? We’ve got you covered. Planning a trip to Europe can seem like a difficult feat if you haven’t travel across the Atlantic before, or internationally at all for that matter. There are a few different options to consider when planning the trip, and we break down five of them…
If you want to see a rare artifact, you typically have to head to a museum or know someone with a stellar private collection. But how cool would it be if seeing a piece of history was one of the amenities that came with your hotel stay? Well, that’s exactly what some properties are doing;…
Photo: Thinkstock, iStock Traveling can be an incredibly freeing experience, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re free to do whatever you want. Tourists often find themselves in hot water with locals or law enforcement for being ignorant of laws or cultural norms. At best, this can be embarrassing. At worst, illegal. Switching into relaxation mode…
The beauty of reading a good book is that it transports you to a whole different world — without ever costing you a penny. Whether James Joyce guides you through Dublin or Hemingway fixes you a drink from his home in Key West, literature opens pathways to other dimensions that never require a passport. But…
The term “boutique hotel” can be applied to a host of very different properties — whether quaint or trendy, traditional or avant-garde. But they all have at least one thing in common: They’re intimate, and fewer rooms means fewer guests get to experience them, so staying at one can feel like discovering a secret hideaway.…
National holidays can be wonderful times to visit destinations around the world: Official days off make for happy locals, and festivals, parades, and celebrations add to the upbeat vibe. But holidays often also mean crowds of people, closed restaurants and shops, higher crime rates, and uber-expensive hotel stays. Of course, many find that all of…
Due to hectic work schedules and tight budgets, Americans are traveling less this year than they have in the past forty. But they’re certainly still traveling, and this summer, many are jetting off to international locales. Here are the five most popular international destinations among American travelers this year. Are you visiting any of these…
Situated along its famous canals, the beautiful city of Venice comprises over 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Whether taking a romantic gondola ride, meandering through the centuries-old churches, or walking knee-deep in water, numerous one-of-a-kind experiences can readily be had here. Although only around 270,000 people live in Venice and just 60,000 in…
