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As soon as summer hits, it’s surf’s up all across the country. So now that the sun is shining, we rounded up the top surf towns in America complete with great waves, laid-back vibes, and cool eats.
The world is full of spectacular natural wonders vying for your attention. But with climate change and other threats, some are fading fast. Here are our top picks for the natural wonders to hit this year.
You can’t just tell people you’re an intrepid traveler, you’ve got to prove it…with these ten totally brag-worthy passport stamps. Collect them all!
Looking for that perfect hotel for your European jaunt, but don’t feel like emptying your wallet? Book one of these top chic-meets-affordable boutique hotels.
Hotel Caruso courtesy of Orient Express Hotels & Resorts <p>When the mercury rises, travelers love to know that a great (and even decadent) swimming pool awaits them. And while most hotels and resorts have a pool (or several), some are simply way cooler than others. Here are 20 top places to plunge.</p> Hotel Caruso courtesy … Continued
Jeremy Swanson <p>While it’s prime time for a winter wonderland getaway (no coincidence that January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month) winter-sports enthusiasts know that half the fun of an outdoor adventure is relaxing and warming up afterward, whether chatting by the fire with some cocoa or dancing and having a drink with friends. … Continued
courtesy Hawaii's Big Island Visitor Bureau (BIVB) <p>Even the names of the islands sound beautiful: Maui, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Hawaii. But sometimes words just don’t do the islands justice. The most beautiful places to seek out across the Hawaiian islands—from unforgettable lookouts on beaches and bays to the best spots to catch the sunset—are … Continued
<p>Italy’s Campania region is a patch of paradise I discovered while editing “Fodor’s Amalfi Coast.” Its heavenly rewards include sunny Sorrento, captivating Capri, and the mountain-meets-sea drama of the coast. On the more earthly side are the spectacular Edenic gardens of the area’s famed resort hotels. Fortunately, it’s not too late to visit palmy, balmy Campania, as the Fall season <em>here</em> is … Continued
Denis Jr. Tangney/iStockphoto Picture this: a scarlet maple offset by the stark white spire of a small town church or a whole hillside of brilliant foliage foregrounded by a bright red barn. Such iconic scenes have launched a thousand postcards and turned New England into the ultimate fall destination for leaf peepers. The first scarlets … Continued
PinkTag / iStockPhoto <p>Perched high on rocky ledges, on the tips of wayward islands, and sometimes seemingly on the ocean itself are the more than five dozen lighthouses standing watch along Maine’s craggy and ship-busting coastline. Not all are open to the public, but here are some of the best ones to visit from as … Continued
