A Conversation with La Paz
I stood in a bustling square at the center of La Paz, amidst children chasing pigeons and old women selling ice-cream, when I was suddenly confronted by a man in a ski mask. Before I could make up my...
View ArticleGuides' Variety Hour: Scotland, Haggis, and Happy Birthday Robbie Burns
On January 25th, it was the birthday of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns. Robbie Burns was one of the Romantic Age poets who stoked Scottish national pride in an era when there was much pressure...
View ArticleGuides' Variety Hour: The Americans' Turn
For about twenty years' worth of tour reunion festivities, I've hosted a big party with our guides in my house. Each year, the gang gets bigger, and the party gets more fun. This year, we nearly opted...
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Exploring the Hidden Market Streets of Seoul
Before the days of discount franchises and department stores, markets were the primary locales for shopping, trading, and gossiping in Korea's major cities. Sadly, due to rapid modernization and an...
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As the Sun Sets
Hopping from country to country, wherever my work takes me, can be exhausting and exhilarating. Each city has its own personality and living, breathing culture. Inbetween meetings, conferences,...
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50 Incredible Travel Destinations to Consider for 2014
Where will you go in 2014? We can't plan your vacations for you, but we can certainly help you narrow your wish list of destinations with our annual Top 50 Travel Destinations list. No, we don't...
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Brasilia: An Architectural Tourist's Playground in the Brazilian Savanna
Brasilia at night In Terry Gilliam's dystopian black comedy Brazil, Jonathan Pryce plays a lonely clerk longing to escape a cold Brave New World overrun by inefficient and terrifying bureaucrats. As he...
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Best Hotels in the USA 2014
Choosing the right hotel for your next stateside getaway is no easy feat: A property's quality can be difficult to measure until you're standing at check-in with luggage in tow. That's where U.S. News...
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Best Hotels in the Caribbean 2014
When contemplating a Caribbean getaway, visions of aquamarine waves crashing against a honey-hued shoreline surely come to mind. What might not be as easy to imagine is where to bed down. Do you want...
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Best Hotels in Mexico 2014
U.S. News & World Report's travel editors sifted through a wide array of guest reviews and expert recommendations, and analyzed accolades and industry information to come up with the most complete...
View ArticleAmerica's Best Food Truck Cities
With the food truck trend continuing to grow, it's safe to say some of America's best grub now comes on wheels. Jetsetter.com rounds up the top seven cities for mobile munchies, plus can't-miss dishes...
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In St. Mortiz, a Five-star Resort Sets the Stage for Winter Sports and...
In fairytales the quest is always at least as exciting as the arrival at the Emerald City at the end of the Yellow Brick Road or giant's castle at the top of a beanstalk. So the trip to St. Mortiz and...
View Article6 'Tourist Traps' Worth a Visit
We're here to take an unpopular stance: There's a lot of value in visiting places that have been dubbed "tourist traps." Granted, some spots have earned their bad reputation by charging high fees for...
View ArticleThe Only Yoga Retreats Worth Visiting, According to Expert Yogis
We asked a handful of yoga pros where they travel to get their Om on. Some go far and others stay nearby. But no matter where you choose, book any of these yoga retreats and you'll come back feeling...
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Tips on Being a Conscience Traveler
I recently took part in a twitter discussion on travel. Every Thursday, Travelers' Night imposes questions to the tworld on travel, travel experiences and everything of the like. We track everyone's...
View Article10 Old Olympic Venues You Can Still Visit
So, you didn't get a ticket to Sochi this winter. Not to worry, sports fans: There are still plenty of sites used in Olympic Games that are open to visitors. Here are some of our favorites. By Marisa...
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Travels with Journey and Friends: The Cliff Resort Pismo Beach Gets 5 Paws
"Best in Show for Service, Pet Amenities, Accommodations, Location and Marisol's Fabulous Cuisine" Nancy Chuda. The Cliff Resort gets LuxEcoLiving's 5 paws for one of the best pet-friendly hotels in...
View ArticleWhere to Eat and Drink in Cold NYC
New Yorkers are forever promoting the fact that we enjoy four distinct seasons here. Yet that premise is at its most challenging in the dead of winter. But we're nothing if not adaptable, especially...
View ArticleDavos to Detention: Why I Hate Coming Home to America
It's not easy coming back home to America when your name is Ahmed. I want to look forward to returning home from a trip abroad, but thanks to my name or as the TSA officer put it -- my "profile" --...
View ArticleWhy Every Woman Needs a Girls' Trip
Years ago, my ex-husband took me to Italy to celebrate my 40th birthday. Years ago. Before Facebook even. The point is, he took me. It would never have occurred to me to actually plan a trip for...
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