Steinbeck’s beloved Cannery Row is still a hot spot in Monterey, lined with shops and eateries that attract tourists to this seaside town. Once the center of the whaling and sardine industry of coastal California, Cannery Row still pays homage to the past but also lives in the present. Today, visitors to downtown Monterey will [...]
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San Telmo Antique Market in Buenos Aires
Looking for a one-of-a-kind souvenir to remember Buenos Aires by? While the city is rife with boutiques, those in the know head to San Telmo for the Sunday antiques fair. Stroll along Defensa, where each week the stretch between Ave. Independencia and San Juan is blocked off for this outdoor market. Head out early to [...]
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Museum of Hunting and Nature in Paris
In a city so bejeweled with museums, it’d be easy to overlook the Museum of Hunting and Nature. But that would be a shame. Housed in a restored aristocratic home located in Paris’ Marais, the Museum of Hunting and Nature (or Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature in French) celebrates the relationships between [...]
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Must Visit Places: Parc Güell in Barcelona
Perched on a hill, overlooking the hustle of the city, sits Barcelona’s favorite haven. Designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudí, Parc Güell offers a respite for both residents and visitors. Covering several acres north of the city center, Parc Güell is filled with serpentine pathways, colorful mosaiced surfaces and picturesque vistas. Step through the main entrance [...]
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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
Looking for a travel hotspot that’s truly hot? How about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit — roughly the temperature of the lava that bubbles and flows in Volcanoes National Park? Located on the southeast edge of the Big Island of Hawai’i, Volcanoes National Park includes portions of two giant volcanoes. Mauna Loa is more famous, but Kilauea [...]
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Must See: Mexico’s Casa Colina For Rest and Relaxation
For a true getaway, rent Casa Colina, Isla Navidad in Mexico. Imagine: your own villa with all the amenities of a high end resort like specially-prepared meals, housecleaning services, security, infinity pool and more. At a fraction of the cost of a high end resort, you can still experience all the luxury while resting and [...]
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Rainy Day Activities in Paris with Kids
Paris. Oh, Paris. Such broad streets you have. Such flowing, swaying plane trees. Your ancient cobble stones and eye popping architecture delight the mind. You can’t even look gloomy in the rain. But you can be hard to see in the rain, especially with little children in tow. Oy-veh, where to run for cover? After [...]
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A Great Escape: Ritz Carlton Maui Kapalua Bay
Swaying coconut palms. Fruity drinks with little umbrellas. Warm ocean breezes. Ahhh. Relaxed yet? Situated on a pristine beach, this century old pineapple plantation that is now the Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui offers an opportunity to enjoy rolling hills, breathtaking sunsets, two championship golf courses and a three-level swimming pool complete with a 20,000 square [...]
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Must Visit Places: Jetavanaramaya, Sri Lanka
The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, located in the ruins of Jetavana Monastery in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. With two Egyptian pyramids, standing at a height of 400 feet (122 m), it was one of the tallest monuments in the ancient world. It is still the tallest & largest structure made entirely of brick anywhere [...]
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Must Visit Places : Monte Roraima, Venezuela
At the border of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana lies Monte Roraima, the world’s highest tabletop mountain. The table mountains in the area are considered to be some of the oldest geological formations on Earth. The ancient flat-top mountain Roraima is known for its unique life, cristal valleys and incredible view of the Gran Sabana.
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