Tag: hotels
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The Best Things to Do in Ann Arbor, Michigan (with Videos!)
Ann Arbor, Michigan is the quintessentially cool Midwest college town, intelligent with just a hint of granola around the edges. It combines small-town charm with amenities that you might think exist only in big cities. Though the year-round population is just over 100,000, the town is a magnet for the arts, shopping, nightlife and farm-to-fork…
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A Green Tour of Paris (with some Videos!)
While Paris has pedestrian-packed streets and a well-developed Metro system, most Parisians will tell you that they are slow to warm to the idea of environmental conservation. But traveling to this beautiful city doesn’t have to incur a negative impact on our planet. As I discovered, ecologically-minded New York travelers no longer have to compromise…
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Skiing and Snowboarding in the French Alps by Train
Whether you’re a seasoned skier or someone who just likes to dabble, trying a new ski resort and exploring new terrain is always exciting. But instead of heading to Park City again, why not try something completely different, like the French Alps? I took my first international snowboarding trip to the French Alps last March…
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The Best Things to Do in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is a city of contradictions. It offers a vibrant nightlife, filled with dance clubs and overflowing bars, but it also offers serene, relaxing beaches. The best known neighborhood in Rio, or perhaps Brazil, Copacabana, is remembered for its party scene and the 1978 Barry Manilow song of the same title. In recent…
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8 of the Most Spectacular Places to Visit in Corfu, Greece
Located close to mainland Greece and Albania, Corfu boasts a pristine coastline, and unique rock formations. Beyond its natural wonders, a Corfu vacation wouldn’t be complete without visiting the island’s historic landmarks and religious structures. Fishing villages, sandy beaches, and a deeply rooted history are just a few reasons to visit. As one of the…
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The Best Active Adventures in Curaçao
You don’t need to go all the way to Europe to get your fix of Dutch culture. The Caribbean island of Curaçao is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands that is just a four-hour nonstop flight from JFK. Though Dutch is the official language of the island, Papiamentu, a melting pot of…
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Peru: Best Adventures in the Inca Heartland
If Peru’s Inca Heartland isn’t on your vacation radar, it’s time to get acquainted. Trekking the Inca Trail tops many bucket lists but there are numerous unforgettable experiences to be had in this stunningly beautiful part of Peru. The great Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the sky-high altitude will literally take your breath. You’ll…
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Oaxaca: The Foodie Capital of Mexico
Beyond the flashy beaches of Cancun and cosmopolitan Mexico City, lies the state of Oaxaca. Oaxaca (also the name of the state’s capital) is a gentle city that mixes the colonial character of traditional Spanish plazas, churches and cobblestone with the indigenous legacy of agricultural and pre-Columbian art. Modern day Oaxaca is a testament to…
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Eating, Drinking and a Tiny Dash of Culture in Panama City
Panama City is tall and white, each glass building outdoing the last with funky facades that create curves and shapes in the skyline. Beneath the skyscrapers, street art scrawls profound messages—next to a handwritten advertisement for mangoes, an ask and answer: What’s deeper than the abyss? Sadness. And the cocktails! This New York drinker had…