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Journey into Authentic Mexico in its "Magical Towns"

Sightseeing Mexico

Mexico is more than beaches. It’s also a country rich in folklore, traditions, culture, history, nature and cuisine. And some of Mexico’s towns have such a concentration of significance and...

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Indoor Winter Chalets Let You Get Cozy at IHG Hotels & Resorts this Season

Hotels

Winter chalet popups by celebrity tastemakers are making the coldest season warm and cheerful for travelers across North American hotels and resorts in the IHG family, including InterContinental Hotels &...

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12 Ways Fairmont Hotels are Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas and More

Hotels

Take a break from planning Christmas festivities and shopping and treat yourself to Christmas cheer, Fairmont-style. Get into the spirit of the season with a dozen merry programs at Fairmont...

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VIDEO: The Best Christmas Markets on a Viking Rhine River Cruise

Local Events

A Christmas market river cruise in Europe may be the very best way to capture the magic of the season. Our Viking Christmas on the Rhine river cruise from Switzerland...

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Beach Vacation Tip: What You Need to Know About Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Before your trip

Most of us are pretty careful about sun exposure when we travel on beach vacations these days. It’s hats and sunscreen all the way to protect our skin from the...

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Four Seasons Opening A New Resort in Another Caribbean Destination

Sea & Sand Caribbean

The newest Four Seasons resort will change the face of one of the Caribbean’s most popular islands.  Famous for affordable, all-inclusive beach resort vacations, the Dominican Republic’s latest resort will...

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And the Top Tourism Attraction in Europe This Year Is...

Sightseeing Ireland

Not the Eiffel Tower. Not Rome’s Colosseum. Or even Barcelona’s magnificent Sagrada Familia cathedral by Gaudi. The attraction voted Europe’s best in awards dubbed the “Tourism Oscars” also earned the...

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Black Friday Travel Deals that Let You Give the Gift of Travel this Holiday Season

Awesome Travel Stuff

Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to book travel – for more than one reason! Not only will you find some of the best deals...

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This All-Inclusive Resort is Expanding Included Dining: OFF-Resort Restaurants

Dining Caribbean

It’s the best of both worlds. Part of the appeal of luxury, all-inclusive resorts is the array of dining options on the property where you can enjoy effortless, delightful dining...

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VIDEO: Meet the Moselle River on an Avalon Active & Discovery Cruise

River or Ocean Cruises

The Moselle is one of the rivers less-traveled in Europe, and that’s just the beginning of the magical appeal of an itinerary that sails from Luxembourg, then the Rhine and...

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VIDEO: Dramatic Sailing Through One of the World’s Largest Fjords in the Arctic Aboard Seabourn Venture

Adventure Greenland

“The best morning of my life.” That was a cameraman’s reaction to filming in one of the hottest cruise destinations today. The Arctic’s icecaps, glaciers, icebergs and fjords are drawing...

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CERN in Switzerland Opens New Gateway for Visitors to Get Their Science On

Sightseeing

If you thought CERN, the renowned particle physics research facility in Geneva, was just for Nobel laureates and PhD’s, think again. The facility has inaugurated Science Gateway, a new, visionary...

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Two New Ships for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Beginning 2024

River or Ocean Cruises

Fans of ultra-luxury, all-inclusive boutique European river cruising have two reasons to celebrate. Uniworld has announced the addition of two ships to its fleet. Following the line’s tradition of naming...

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This UNESCO Site Just Got One Step Closer... to Completion

Culture & History Barcelona, Spain

Did you know there’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that isn’t even finished yet? Many churches in Europe are World Heritage Sites… but most of them are hundreds, even a...

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6 Resorts Where You Can Celebrate Mexico's "Day of the Dead"

Local Events

Til death do you party! Dia de los Muertos is a cherished Mexican holiday honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed away. Coming just a day after Halloween,...

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What You Need to Know to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Adventure

Hiking up the tallest freestanding mountain in the world is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists. From BFF getaways to rewarding yourself for reaching fitness goals, climbing the...

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A New Nature Reserve and More Hotel News From Aruba

Hotels

Aruba’s hotel and resort scene is more alluring than ever. The Dutch island in the south Caribbean is known for its desert environment, perpetual tradewinds that shape its iconic divi...

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Digital Fasting: Why You Should Go Device-Free on Your Next Holiday

Awesome Travel Stuff

Word this summer of the introduction of the world’s first phone-free tourist resort island in Finland highlighted a growing holiday trend: digital fasting.  You read that right. Wellness travel has offered...

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Christmas Markets, NYE, Ice World and Gala Balls: Why Visit Vienna in the Winter

Local Events

Don’t wait til spring or summer to visit Austria’s capital. Some of its most unique experiences take place during the frosty months, where one-of-a-kind local events warm your heart and...

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These Resorts have been Named Top in the Caribbean for the 30th Time at the 30th World Travel Awards

Sea & Sand Caribbean

30 times in 30 years. That’s an incredible vote of confidence in the resort chain named “The Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand” for the 30th time at the 30th annual World...

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Air France Celebrates its 90th Anniversary with - What Else? High Fashion

Transportation Paris, France

Ever since it was inaugurated in October, 1933, Air France has been flying high as an international beacon of the uniquely French art of travel and art of life. 90...

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Oktoberfest on the Beach? Yes, You Can!

Local Events

Every year, beer lovers look forward to the month that celebrates friendship over a stein of brew. The original Oktoberfest has returned full strength and has also inspired a world...

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New Ships Debut on Two Sensational Rivers: France’s Rhone and the Nile

River or Ocean Cruises

More and more travelers are tuning in to the charms of river cruising through the hearts of some of the world’s most fabulous destinations. Two new ships have just debuted...

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Here a Ship, There a Ship, Everywhere a New Ship

River or Ocean Cruises

August, 2023 may go down in the cruise travel history books, with the launch of an exceptional number of new, ground-breaking ships that inspire us to take to the seas...

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