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Top 10 Business Hotels in Rome
A crossroads of culture and commerce since ancient times, Rome remains an important center for business today. However, as with all things Italian, business in Rome is done with a distinctive flair —...
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The Odd, Magical, Powerful Mojo of Bucks County, PA
In the late 1980's, while weekending in New Hope, PA, I ducked into the main street door of a tarot card reader on a whim. Most of what she told me is long forgotten. But then she offered to answer my...
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What Are the Pueblos Mágicos? The Best Reason to Visit Mexico
Deep in the heart of rural Mexico, you'll find the Pueblos Mágicos, a select group of Mexican villages whose cultural, historical, or natural treasures have been deemed, well, magical. They transport...
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It's the Eiffel Tower's 125th Birthday! Here's 10 Things You Didn't Know...
Carin Olsson You might think you've heard all there is to know about the Eiffel Tower, which turns 125 today. But you might be surprised at some of the quirky things we've unearthed in its history: 1....
View ArticleTo Ship or Not to Ship Your Luggage
Wouldn't it be great if you could travel bag-free? There would be no bag-check lines, no waiting for luggage, no lost luggage and best of all, no restrictions. Well, it is entirely possible. And...
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Reasons You Want to Visit Vigan -- Yes, Vigan
Never mind that you've never heard of a city somewhere off in the Philippines with a name that evokes some meatless diet. Vigan should be a must destination for travelers in the Pacific islands. The...
View ArticleThe Aloha Reunion: Celebrating the Undying Spirit of Pan Am
On April 2-5, 2014, former Pan Am employees from all over the world are converging on Honolulu, Hawaii, to enjoy the Pan Am Aloha Celebration. It will be a week of seeing old friends and making new...
View ArticleObservations From the Roman Bus
The Roman bus and metro system is (usually) awesome. Now that I am (sort of) settled in my apartment (note: Maria is at this minute scouring the kitchen to get rid of the dust and whatever left...
View ArticleMy Italian Journey
Before I traveled to Florence, I wasn't aware that it had become one of the most popular European getaways for Americans, especially for couples and groups. Nestled in the cradle of the Tuscan hills,...
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7 Summits to Hike This Spring
With spring just around the corner, we're lusting for time outdoors. Lots of it. That's why we've rounded up the best hikes across the U.S. and shared them with you, along with some of the best images...
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Here's to the Round Pegs in the Square Holes
On May 15th, I'm hopping on a plane and moving to the city of light, aka Paris, France. I've received mixed reactions from friends and family including "wow, you are so brave!" to "I'm so jealous!" to...
View Article7 Tips for Visiting the Golden Gate Bridge
On a sunny day, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge glows an orangey-red on the backdrop of a bright blue sky. Although clear weather is no guarantee, taking in views of this impressive structure makes...
View Article4 Ways to Book a "Round the World" Ticket for Cheaper Than You Thought
Have you ever dreamed about flying Around the World? Picking a dozen countries you'd like to see before you die, and hitting them all by airplane so it doesn't take three years, like Magellen used to...
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The End of Coffee? The Devastating Effects of 'La Roya'
La roya. It may roll off the tongue, but the ease of this word's pronunciation belies a far more malignant truth no matter how beautiful the Spanish that is spoken here. I have been studying and...
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Can a Cruise Line Pocket Your Airfare Refund?
If you thought that reading the terms and conditions on your next travel purchase is enough to keep you out of trouble, meet Thomas Hanko. The veteran cruiser had booked an air-inclusive cruise to the...
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The 10 Most Beautiful Places in Croatia
As one of Europe's most popular beach destinations and blessed with year-round sun, Croatia's historic towns and idyllic islands have a wealth of natural attractions to offer. From rolling vineyards...
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A Tale of Two Rabat Restaurants
It's right out of central casting. That's what my American friend Anne told me before inviting me to what's become my favorite restaurant in Rabat and that I went to on a trip to the Moroccan capital...
View ArticleWorst Travel Mishaps (and How to Avoid Them)
From the tiniest troubles (spilling your preflight Starbucks) to the absolute catastrophes (losing your passport in a strange country), no trip will go perfectly as planned. But there are preparations...
View ArticleSeven Super Hotel Innovations You Need to Know About
Not all consumer travel news is gloom and doom. The hotel industry, unlike the far less competitive airline sector, is seeing some positive progress. Arguably, traveler-friendly trends -- from...
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10 Tips on How to Survive a Spiritual Festival
Photo credit: Gun Gun She looked like a willow tree: the woman with braided, beaded hair who sat next to me on the bus to the Bali Spirit Festival grounds just south of the Eat, Pray, Love town, Ubud....
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