Share The Article Life in the big city isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. If we turn back the clock to my 25-year-old naive self, I thought moving to the tallest building in San Diego was a surefire way to happiness. Despite the epic views from my balcony, I still look back at that […]
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Share The Article Dreaming of a little Caribbean getaway this spring? You know, with the luxurious, all-inclusive hotel, white sands unfolding along turquoise waters for miles on end, and the kind of fresh seafood you can only find in the sun-drenched tropics? The Mexican Caribbean, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica may sound like obvious first choices, […]
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Share The Article If you’ve been dreaming of an idyllic European getaway, but the crowds and high prices have been putting you off, we’ve got great news for you: not everywhere is as jam-packed as Amsterdam, or ‘hors-de-prix’, like Paris, much less blatantly anti-tourist as Barcelona. There are countless hidden gems that have retained their […]
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Share The Article You don’t have to decide between Greece’s 6000 islands for gleaming whitewashed buildings, sinfully delicious seafood, and pristine beaches. Heck, I’m happy attending San Diego’s Greek Festival every year, where I shamelessly close my eyes, stuff my face with gyros and galaktoboureko, and pretend I’m in Athens for the day. As you’re […]
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Share The Article Telling anyone to bypass Zion National Park would be a disgrace, but with that comes the hassle of crowds, including traffic (yes, traffic!) when hopping from one fiery red landscape to the next. I’ve been in the midst of it myself and was honestly quite disappointed with how limited the park felt, […]
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You Can Fly Nonstop To This Stunning Caribbean Island Without Crowds From 5 U.S. Cities
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Share The Article Dreaming of your next Caribbean getaway already, but the likes of Cancun and Punta Cana have lost the novelty factor? As great as those may be for some self-pampering, especially after another long, laborious year, when all you want is a whole week of doing nothing by the poolside, they’re not exactly […]
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Share The Article We all know Milan for its grandiose edifices and art galleries, high fashion, and ornate Duomo––is there truly a more beautiful Gothic cathedral?––but there’s no denying it’s a bit out of the budget for the average traveler. Between $202-a-night on hotels, and $107 on meals and transportation every day, a one-week city […]
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Share The Article Lining the coast of America’s most oddly-shaped state are 4 secret resort towns surely to peeve gatekeepers as I shine a spotlight on where locals go for a tranquil vacation without elbow-to-elbow crowds. You might think you know Florida end to end as the “Sunshine State” is always reliable for a sunny […]
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Share The Article Travelers are fickle. At one moment, we’re in search of winter sun, and the next we’re totally cool packing extra layers as long as we can witness Northern Lights, indulge in Christmas market delights, or hit the slopes in a magical mountain town. Iceland may not tick off the latter as a […]
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Share The Article Last Updated 2 months ago Dublin is typically your gateway into Ireland. Despite the classic pubs, cobbled streets, and friendly locals, going beyond the city is where the country really shines. Besides Dublin, travelers can fly directly to multiple airports in Ireland, such as Shannon and Cork. By doing so, the country’s […]