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Suzhou: China’s Garden of Serenity
21st century China is defined by lightening fast growth and ultra-speedy urbanization. Swift development and rapid-fire economic expansion has encouraged a lifestyle that is overloaded with metropolitan headaches. Traffic, pollution and construction noise are as plentiful as teashops. Is finding inner-city serenity in China as impossible as finding lasting love on Tinder? A healthy serving…
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Sustainable Cyber Monday Deals
For travelers looking to score a holiday bargain, Cyber Monday is becoming a post-Thanksgiving tradition that rivals turkey and football. Here are some of the eco-aware hotel and resort discounts we’ve uncovered.
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The Best Things To Do In Charleston, South Carolina
History-rich Charleston is an architectural gem. While its manmade structures are eye-catching, this town has natural beauty to spare. The lush vegetation is as picturesque as any botanical garden and its scenic harbor is worthy of a thousand photos. If you live to eat, you’ve come to the right place. Charleston’s celebrated restaurant scene aims to…
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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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Top Ways to Explore Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv may have the reputation as a party city, but its 25 miles of beaches offer an alternative experience. Head to Tel Aviv’s deep blue Mediterranean edge and you’ll see boats bobbing and hear the fluid motion of daily runners thrumming along the sand. Outdoor adventure sports are a popular way to tap into…
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Car-Free Normandy: A Cliffy Retreat to Etretat
Mention you’re headed on a vacation to Normandy and images of the historic D-Day invasion of the lower Normandy region come to mind, but think again. Upper Normandy, with its pristine beaches, breath-taking cliffs and verdant hills, offers the eco-conscious traveler French culture, delicious local food, and a bounty of outdoor adventures. Etretat: Your Perfect…
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Things to Do in Nova Scotia: 18-Hole Journeys and Beyond
The charms of Nova Scotia are endless and hold an understated elegance and simplicity that is the perfect remedy for a New Yorker’s urban hangover. With a flight from JFK clocking in just over two hours and the convenience of being only one time zone away to keep your jet lag in check, rest assured…