TOP DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE

Porto elected best European destination Porto is exceptional. In more ways than one. Elected Best European Destination 2014 by the european citizens, Porto, the "Cidade Invicta" (unvanquished city) is history, is architecture, culture, gastronomy, trade, encounters and...

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

All eyes are on the host of this year’s World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, where a citywide rejuvenation effort has infused Rio’s neighborhoods with newfound energy. Once-derelict Lapa, for instance, now reverberates far into the night with samba’s percussive beat at venues like Carioca da...

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Warsaw

Affordable, rich in culture and history, and filled with emerging creative energy. Stay at the refurbished Hotel Bristol. (Coming in 2016: a Raffles hotel.) Don’t miss the expanded contemporary art gallery at the National Museum and the new Museum of the History of the Polish Je...

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Uruguay

New hotels beckon travelers to two up-and-coming destinations. The beach town of Jose Ignacio attracts a high-wattage crowd that has included Shakira and Jason Wu, yet “the vibe here is not so precious: everyone is so low-key and relaxed,” says insider Carrie Vik, who just opened her third hotel...

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Cape Town, South Africa

There’s never been a better time to visit Cape Town thanks to a proliferation of edgy boutiques, independent galleries, and forward-thinking restaurants like Test Kitchen by Neighbourgoods Market, where biltong (cured meat) is topped with plum-cured foie gras. And the buzz is spreading:...

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New hotels and tours, emerging food scenes, and special events.

New hotels and tours, emerging food scenes, and special events make these places the hottest travel destinations in 2014. On Nicaragua’s Little Corn Island, the fresh lobster is cheap; the hammocks plentiful; and the pace slow. Factor in a new hotel and spa with 16 oceanfront cabanas, and vacationing...

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Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast

Description of Sea Breeze Manor Bed & Breakfast WINNER of BeachLife's Best of the Beaches Award 3 years in a row! Also voted Rand McNally/USA Today Best of the Road for Best Romantic Hotel! The Sea Breeze Manor Bed and Breakfast, conveniently located just minutes...

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Chinatown Hotel Reviews

Chinatown is a pretty unique area of Bangkok still retaining a large ethnic Chinese community from those whom settled in the 1780’s. The area largely conforms to traditional Chinese customs and therefore caters to the existing community, with its vast assortment of markets, religious ceremonies...

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Vallarta Gardens Resort & Spa

Pros Quiet, peaceful location away from the bustle of Puerto Vallarta Incredibly spacious, private villas with gourmet kitchens and big patios Outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees (some villas with private pools) Sheltered, private beach...

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Haramara Retreat

Pros On 12 acres of wild land a 5-minute drive from Sayulita Quiet, private beach with a few loungers and free use of towels Hillside location allows for great ocean and jungle views from most rooms Standalone, palm-thatched, rustic-luxe...

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Playa Escondida

Pros On a secluded beachfront spot outside Sayulita, amid lush tropical grounds Beautiful open rooms with canopied beds, balconies, and rustic-chic decor Stunning spa with two massage huts offering ocean views Pleasant infinity-edge, chlorine-free...

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Four Seasons Punta Mita

Pros On 2 private fine-sand beaches in exclusive Punta Mita Access to 2 Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses with striking ocean views Elegant rooms with upscale amenities and marble bathrooms Full-service spa with great treatments and salon...

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The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

Pros Stunning, private white-sand beach Three distinct, beautiful pools Ocean and garden views from every room and suite World-class Jack Nicklaus golf courses Excellent spa with world-class treatments Three gourmet restaurants Golf carts for on-site...

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Ceramics, Mosaics & an evening in the Valley of the Temples

Our tour starts early in the morning - the journey leads us to the Capital of the Ceramics, Caltagirone. First destination is the Museo Regionale della Ceramica, which is located in the lovely, shady and well maintained town park. On display are pottery and ceramics from prehistoric times to the...

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6 Tips for Men Visiting The Hotel Spa

Julien Farel's JF Men grooming station at The Loews Regency. Hotels have been very keen on hotel spas in recent years--whether opening their own full-blown facilities with a dozen treatment rooms and exotic therapies or simply having one or two treatment rooms available with the basic rub-downs...

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10 Essential Palm Springs Hotel Pools

The adult pool at the Parker Palm Springs: a place so good we’re devoting an entire week to it. To celebrate summer in the desert, longtime Palm Springs lover juliab will be sharing tips for the perfect PS stay all week. First we told you how to get there on the cheap. Then came your must-stay...

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Meet The Coachella Valley Hotel With Its Own Waterpark

When we were writing about Palm Springs all last week, we were trying to stick to hotels in Palm Springs itself. But as well as the 10 in town that we already mentioned, there’s another desert pool that deserves a mention: that of the Omni Rancho Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage. We say pool – but actually,...

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Tuscany's Principe di Piemonte Wants To Gift You The Med

Does getting free access to the beach at your beach hotel sound like it should be a given? You obviously haven’t been to Italy. Il bel paese is also the land of privatized sand, and even when your hotel owns a strip of it, there’s no guarantee it’ll include access in the room rate. Which is why...

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Why Is The Pool at Sharq Village Doha So Deserted?

Blue sky, palm trees, plenty a deck chair, and a beautiful resort pool. So where is everybody? At Sharq Village, a Ritz-Carlton hotel in Doha, the answer lies in what you can’t see: the temperature. Taken early afternoon, it was pushing 113F (45C), which felt like having a hairdryer on max in...

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5 Things Everyone Does in the Hotel Lobby But Won't Admit

You've all copped to doing at least a few of these scandalous things in your hotel room but staying in a hotel room is only one part of your stay. Your shenanigans also extend downstairs into the hotel lobby. So here are 5 Things People Do in a Hotel Lobby But Won't Admit. 1. Flirt With Escorts: ...

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