Author: Allison Tibaldi
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Cincinnati, Ohio: City On The Verge Of Green
Cincinnati presents a healthy dose of urban pleasures yet is light on big city stress. Its residents are proud of their working class traditions, but not bound by them. Locals are loudly supportive of their beloved pro sports teams, but a thriving art scene is equally embraced. If you like your urban centers convenient to…
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Top Adventures in the Yucatán, Mexico
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula boasts a coastline of pristine beaches and a lush interior rich in natural beauty. If you’re seeking out-of-the box active adventures in the shadows of mystical Mayan ruins, start packing. Mérida, its elegant capital, offers a vibrant culinary scene and energetic street life filled with music, dance and color. Choose one of…
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The Best Things to Do in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach is a sophisticated town with a robust social circuit. Home to glamorous estates and professional polo players galore, you’ll see your share of women wearing Lilly Pulitzer dresses and men rocking the sockless loafer look. But that’s just a small slice of what’s on tap in Palm Beach County. The natural side of this…
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Car-Free Getaway to the Houston Museum District
If you think Texas is nothing but Sunbelt sprawl, a visit to the Houston Museum District may change your mind. This urban zone is home to a whopping 20 museums and cultural gems, all within a cozy 1.5-mile radius. Its compact nature makes the cosmopolitan Museum District easy to discover on foot. A hip hotel,…
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Gourmet Getaways: Three Places to Eat in Naples, Florida
Does all this frigid weather have you dreaming of warmer shores? Say goodbye to the Polar Vortex and hello to Florida palm trees. Naples goes by the moniker Paradise Coast but it could easily be called the Culinary Coast. A bevy of youthful chefs are being drawn to the abundance of fresh seafood and fertile…
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The Best Things to Do in St. Augustine, Fl
St. Augustine is our nation’s oldest city. Founded by the Spanish in 1565, a 21st century visit will immerse you in the melting pot of cultures that have enriched this quaint locale for nearly 450 years. But don’t get the idea that this venerable town is frayed around the edges. Nightlife, unbeatable restaurants, cultural attractions…
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Calgary Activities: Going Local and Car-Free in Western Canada
So you think Wrangler jeans and 10-gallon hats can never look trendy? In Calgary, the locals make cowboy threads look effortlessly chic, as if they stepped off the page of a Ralph Lauren ad. The city’s traditional, western-infused spirit goes surprisingly well with the contemporary vibe that exists here, where the median age of its…
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Things to do in Torino, Italy
Torino is a Northern Italian city far enough off the Rome-Venice–Florence tourist triangle to feel authentic and undiscovered. It has an elegant air, with the prerequisite Duomo, breathtaking baroque squares, and effortlessly chic inhabitants. The city is also compact enough to navigate with ease. If you think Italians and their cars are conjoined twins, Torino’s…
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Sarasota, Florida Attractions: A Car-Free Getaway to the Gulf
Beautiful beach towns are a dime a dozen in Florida. In Sarasota, you will find a coastal haven coupled with an artist’s soul. You can spend the morning seaside, basking in the sunshine, before you ditch the bikini and view a world-class collection of paintings by the Old Masters. When the sun goes down, continue…