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Statues in Dublin Can Call Your Mobile Phone
In the famously word-drunk city of Dublin, even the statues now have the gift of gab. As part of a new tourism project called Talking Statues Dublin, 10 of the Irish capital's most…
Travel Experiences That Aren't What They're Cracked Up to Be
Listen, nobody loves travel more than we do. We’ve established that in our six decades of pumping out guidebooks , right? Leaving home to encounter different cultures, meet new people,…
Upper Levels of Rome's Colosseum Reopening for Tours
The upper tiers of the Colosseum in Rome are reopening to the public for the first time in four decades. The renowned architectural marvel—which dates to the first century A.D. and is…
14 Reasons Calabria Needs to Be Your Next Italy Vacation
Calabria, the toe of Italy ’s boot, is unfairly one of the country’s lesser-known regions among Americans, but it’s long been popular with Europeans, especially for its stunning 500…
The Best Shopping in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown and Dupont Circle
Georgetown is and always will be Washington, D.C. 's main shopping area, though nearby Dupont Circle can certainly give the neighborhood a run for its (and your) money. Most of the…
American Historical Sites People Think Are Real—But Are Actually Fake
You probably went to one of these on vacation or a field trip. You probably thought you were walking in the same rooms as the great figures in United States history. You were wrong.…
We Attended a Sitcom Taping in Hollywood: Here's What to Expect and How to Get Tickets
We attended a TV sitcom taping—and we actually had fun! Here's what the experience is like, and here's how to get tickets for your next vacation.
Introducing the Perfect One-Day Walking Tour of Rome
Forget the old cliché of Rome not being built in a day. If you’ve only got a day to spare, you can absolutely see the best of Rome. Unlike other European capitals, Rome has a touristic…
10 Top Portuguese Wine Experiences
For a small country, Portugal produces an astonishing variety of wine: fresh and frisky “green wines” from the far north, sultry Port and Madeira dessert wines, wonderful reds and…
How to Pick the Right Tour Company For You
Finding the right tour company shouldn’t be as difficult as it is. But multi-day tours are complex. Their success depends on a number of factors: the talents of the guide(s), the logic…
Which Bahamas Island Is Right for You? Use Our Paradise Picker
There are 700 islands in the Bahamas , and you’d be hard-pressed to find a bad-looking one in the bunch. Incredibly clear turquoise waters and pristine beaches in shades of pink and…
Why Washington, D.C. Is America's Best City for a Vacation with Kids
There is no better place to take the kids on vacation than Washington, D.C . The District is overflowing with the stuff of a memorable field trip—pandas, dinosaur bones, spy gadgets,…
The Top 10 Things to Do in the Berkshires
Practical concerns determine where most people settle. Not so much in the leafy Berkshires, though. Come here, talk with the residents, and you’ll find that many moved to Lenox,…
What to See, Hear, and Eat in the Mississippi Delta—Birthplace of the Blues
You could argue that no other region better exemplifies the American story in all its glory, folly, promise, and sorrow than the sliver of northwestern Mississippi lining the banks of…
New Zealand Mud Fest, Costly Hotel Cancellations, and Nevada's Clown Motel for Sale: Today's Travel Briefing
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What to Do in Hoboken—Sinatra, Baseball, Hamilton, and New York's Best View
If you’ve traveled to New York City , you’ve probably spent quite a bit of time in Manhattan. Maybe you’ve ventured to the other boroughs, too, and passed a day in Brooklyn, Queens, or…
Eight Observations About Travel That May Be of Use for Your Next Vacation
Quick thoughts on Airbnb, Disneyland, airlines, Cuba, Washington's National Museum of African American History and Culture, and other recent travel developments
What to Do in New Orleans If You Don't Have Much Time
If you only have one day in New Orleans, you'll want to spend it in the vibrant, 300-year-old French Quarter , with its endless eyefuls of florid architecture, copious cultural…
Is Bieber Good for Tourism?, an Airline for Millennials, and Milan's Selfie-Stick Ban: Today's Travel Briefing
Visiting Chicago? You're Doing It Wrong
Here’s a typical tourist's sightseeing itinerary for Chicago : After some shopping on the Magnificent Mile, you snap your photo next to "the Bean" in Millennium Park, drag yourself…
8 Things You Didn't Know About New York City
When you live in a city your entire life, as I have, you learn things about it that few tourists get to know. Here are some odd facts that I’ve learned that will deepen your own…
Mackinac Island: Lost in Time
Gone with the Wind has the largest movie fan club in the world. What comes in second? It isn’t Star Wars or Titanic . No, that honor belongs to a film that was a commercial flop…
Minneapolis Is Underrated. Here Are 10 Reasons Why It Shouldn’t Be.
When I moved to New York City and told people I was from Minneapolis , I was frequently asked questions like, “Did you live on a farm?” And: “Doesn’t it snow year-round up there?” I…
Legal Marijuana Has Come to Las Vegas
Pot has joined Sin City's list of legal vices. What do you need to know before you toke?
European Road Trips: The Best Coastal Drives
Whether you prefer your coastal scenery rugged and windswept or sunny and sandy, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the shores of Europe. And when it comes to taking in as much of…