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Strangest Places to Stay: 5 Tree Houses, Caves and More

By Charis Atlas Heelan A hotel can just be the place you sleep, or it can be one of the highlights of your vacation. From tree houses and caves to converted planes and trains, these…

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Undiscovered Caribbean Islands: Insider's Guide

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin This is the Caribbean as it used to be, before cool and luxe stepped in and raised the stakes and the rates. All the physical attributes of the typical…

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London Day Trips: Best Castles and Palaces

By Stephen Brewer Donald Olson Excuse us while we drag out those wise and oft-quoted words from Samuel Johnson yet again: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Well,…

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12 Memorable Adventures in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is filled with opportunities for special moments, regardless of where you go looking for them, be it the cool, modern allure of San Juan nightlife; the miles of tropical…

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Ireland's Top 10 Sites for Natural Beauty

Ireland boasts some of the most timeless scenery in all of Europe. Everyone knows about the island's rollings hills and impossibly green meadows dotted with grazing sheep. But that's…

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The Top Resorts for Families with Preschoolers

Vacationing with a preschooler can be a delight you remember forever. Their infectious giggles remind you of the joys of simple things--muddy sandcastles, big dinosaur bones, fireflies…

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13 Runway Hotels with Views for Planespotters

October 11, 2016 Once, bedding down in an airport hotel was an option of last resort—usually, one step up from the terminal floor for passengers with cancelled flights. But these days…

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New Zealand Outdoor Adventures, Ranked from Mild to Wild

Given New Zealand ’s over-the-top landscapes, it’s no surprise that the country is a hot spot for over-the-top adventures. There are churning rivers for rafting, blustery coasts for…

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24-Hour Tokyo: A Round-the-Clock Touring Plan

Tokyo is awake all hours of the day, offering something at every hour to its residents....and visitors. The 23 wards of the city are fragmented into several smaller districts, and from…

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15 Sublime Gardens That Prove the French Grow them Best

Few countries have mastered gardening as supremely as France. Blessed with a moderate climate, the French have created the best examples of seemingly every planting style over the…

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Where to Find Romance in Sonoma Wine Country

Whether you’re trying to impress a new sweetie, aiming for the perfect proposal, celebrating your honeymoon, or vacationing for your 50th anniversary, wine country is a wonderful place…

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Our Favorite New England Moments

What do drag queens, the Red Sox, and lobster rolls have in common? They’re all the pride of New England! Our favorite New England moments range from the outrageous to the outdoorsy.…

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Nature's Showcase: Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks

Picture yourself surrounded by dramatic waterfalls and age-old forests. Stunning vistas abound. This is a world that seems untouched by mankind… except for the hundreds of fellow…

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How to See Liechtenstein in a Day

Of all the tiny countries in the world, none makes up for it by using the most letters: Liechtenstein. At just 62 square miles, you have to make a point of finding it. In fact, if you…

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10 Incredible Canadian Stargazing Parks

With more than half Earth’s dark sky preserves (19 out of 36), Canada is the world leader in protecting the night against human-made light pollution. Here’s a look at the 10 most…

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12 Landscapes that Belong on Another Planet

In the bustling cities that hold so much of the world’s population, it’s easy to forget that our planet is full of vast spaces and unimaginable wonders. Sure we’ve all seen photos of…

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The Best of Outdoor Hawaii

And we’re not just talking about beaches (though those are obviously a prime reason vacationers head to Hawaii). Try these other outdoor adventures for a taste of what makes Hawaii one…

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The Best of Hawaii for Kids

Hawaii was made for family vacations. Read on to see our picks for the experiences that will make your next trip even more special for your children (and you!).

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The Top 10 Places in the World to See By Hot Air Balloon

Hot-air balloon rides aren’t a cheap thrill, but the experience will undoubtedly knock you off your feet. When French brothers Joseph Michael and Jaques Etienne Montgolfier launched…

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The Frommer's' Best Places to Go List for 2016

Every year when Frommer's decides which destinations to include on our eagerly awaited Best Places to Go list, we ask our global team of traveling experts to name their favorites. It's…

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Hiking Honolulu's Diamond Head: A Picture Guide

It beckons to everyone on Waikiki Beach: Diamond Head. It's hard to look at this regal remnant of a volcanic crater and not feel the urge to stand on top of it, soaking in the view of…

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10 Places to Find Big Game

African hunters called them the Big Five: the lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo—the five trophy animals that were hardest to find, most dangerous to stalk, and…

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Stunning Images of Man Challenging Nature from 'The Art of Adventure'

The world is brimming with adventure, and man has always craved to travel to unpopulated areas to seek it. To honor the spirit of exploration that drives people who push themselves to…

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8 Less Usual Ways to "Do" Las Vegas

Sure, you could blow your budget on a Cirque show, an evening at the crap tables and a meal at a celebrity chef’s joint that costs more than your monthly mortgage. But there are other,…

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America's Best Swimming Holes

We've found that nature builds the best water parks. So instead of making do with the nearest swimming pool this summer, head into the great outdoors to get wet. From Arizona to Puerto…