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4 US Road Trips to Take Before You Die

Road trips are a favorite summer pastime and there are endless drives to take in the US. But there are a few that are truly iconic, passing stunning scenes and charming towns. Here are the 4 you just can't miss.

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 31, 2013 at 1:56:22 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, Car Travel, United States, Arizona, Virginia, Hawaii
Southern California's Hottest Hotel Openings

From rock-star suites to hotels housed in storied movie studios, Southern California has a new crop of stays that cater to a star-studded lifestyle from Palm Springs to Santa Monica.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 30, 2013 at 1:52:22 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: News, Hotels
Video: Jordan Winery Releases Robin Thicke Parody

It's called "Blurred Vines." Enough said.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 26, 2013 at 2:00:57 PM EDT in News Tagged: Wine, Winery, Napa
5 Cocktails You Must Try in Napa Now

American wine country is having a cocktail moment. In Napa, nightlife traditionally consisted of picking up frozen yogurt on the walk home. But now, the region is in the midst of a major, boozy breakthrough.

Posted by Emily Saladino on July 22, 2013 at 1:56:44 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Cocktails, Napa
Weekender's Guide to Sonoma

A weekend in Sonoma shouldn't be a race from winery to winery. Instead, make your way to the ones that really do tastings well, and follow them up with stellar meals and hitting Sonoma's cutest towns.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on July 18, 2013 at 1:51:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Sonoma, Wine, Winery, Restaurants
5 Best West Coast Road Trips

We love the West Coast in the summertime—it's balmy and breezy from Mexico to Alaska. So whether you've got a week off or just need a weekend away, we've assembled a hit list of coastal road trips.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 18, 2013 at 11:38:11 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, Car Travel, Alaska, Mexico, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Joshua Tree National Park
Summer 2013 Guide to Los Angeles

From its stunning coastline to iconic sites like the Hollywood Sign and Griffith Park, LA has something for everyone. (Not to mention awesome weather.) Book your summertime getaway around these top events.

Posted by Alene Dawson on June 26, 2013 at 3:32:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Los Angeles, Summer
7 Best Hikes in the US

From coast to coast, our country has endless hiking trails through varied and wildly beautiful landscapes. From oceanfront to mountainside and from moderate to advanced, here are 7 top trails.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on June 24, 2013 at 4:43:16 PM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hiking, Hiking Walking, Colorado, Vermont, Hawaii, Tennessee, Utah
What to Pack: San Diego

San Diego is hot right now—and we definitely mean more than just it's sweet summer temps. The SoCal city is calling with great Mexican fare, swank hotels, and a laid back beach vibe.

Posted by Bee Shapiro on June 24, 2013 at 2:08:39 PM EDT in Style Tagged: Style, What to Pack, Fashion, Clothing, San Diego
5 Awesome, But Forgotten, US Landmarks

You might think that most historically significant events are well-marked at landmarks we're all familiar with. But, as author Andrew Carroll discovered, some major events in our country's history happened at places that have long been forgotten.

Posted by Andrew Carroll on June 14, 2013 at 1:53:11 PM EDT in Arts & Culture, Trip Ideas Tagged: Sights, United States, New Jersey, Chicago, New Orleans, Pennsylvania