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Downtown Los Angeles (or DTLA) is experiencing an exciting renaissance of art, food, and culture thriving in its historic spaces. With plenty of public plazas to enjoy, rich with history and new sights alike, DTLA is a must-visit for any California traveler.
As the United States’ love for its natural landscapes continues, places like the Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion attract countless visitors. However, these national parks represent only a fraction of the incredible natural beauty and cultural significance found throughout the U.S. If you’re seeking an escape from the crowds, consider these five state parks that offer equally stunning experiences.
It’s easy to take advantage of – or seek shelter from – the Sonoran Desert sun at the more than 185 city parks in Phoenix.
There’s no need to traverse multiple time zones to experience the beauty of overwater bungalows. Instead, you can venture to the Caribbean for remarkable alternatives. Staying in a villa elevated above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea is the ultimate romantic escape. Moreover, Caribbean overwater bungalows tend to be a more budget-friendly bucket list choice compared to those in the Indian and South Pacific Oceans.
On our final day in Cusco, we realized we had yet to try an unofficial national specialty of Peru: Cuy.
Las Vegas is a remarkable destination that offers year-round vacations due to its excellent desert climate. Therefore, I present a comprehensive guide on visiting Las Vegas.
Malawi sits at the crossroads of three distinct ecological regions, and its 10 national parks offer vastly diverse experiences, both terrestrial and aquatic. Though it’s often overshadowed by its neighbors, Malawi is also an excellent safari destination, and the good news is that you’ll have much of the rugged wilderness to yourself.
You have to pity historic seafarers – with so many paradise islands to choose from in Central America, it must have been a daily challenge deciding where to weigh anchor. Stunning specks of green jungle and blond sand dot the coastline of the isthmus, all different from one another, and some quite unusual.
Bountiful lakes, ever-changing weather forecasts, local pride in being “Minnesota nice” – the city of Minneapolis has an extensive list of local quirks that give it loads of personality. As the late singer-songwriter Prince once said, “I like Hollywood. I just like Minneapolis a little bit better.” If you’re wondering whether Minneapolis is worth visiting, remember that endorsement.
Long known for being the world’s club-scene queen, Ibiza has quietly grown into a dreamy destination for culture-loaded city breaks, romantic country escapes, fun-filled family holidays, outdoor-adventure activities, zen-fueled retreats, and much more. Visiting the Balearics’ endlessly irresistible White Isle outside the Mediterranean’s high season reveals a slower pace of island life, and each month brings its own beauty, from the winter almond blossom to the September wine harvest. Here are 16 of the best things to do on a trip to Ibiza.
Stretching along 7500km (4660 miles) of sun-toasted tropical coastline, India’s beaches swing from deserted white-sand wonders and golden surf beauties to lively pilgrimage strands and palm-dusted hippie-vibe havens.
Timing can make all the difference when visiting Puerto Vallarta, a wildly popular resort known for its sublime jungle-backed beaches and emerald waters, tucked onto Mexico’s Pacific coast.
In the few circles in which Odawara is known, its claim to fame is having the closest feudal castle to Tokyo; it’s around 50 miles away. Yet Odawara has a raft of other historic traditions that run deep to its core: It was a land of clandestine ninja clans, martyred samurai, Shintoist spiritual underpinnings, and geisha tea houses.
Backpacking presents an exciting, budget-friendly way to travel, allowing you to connect with vibrant local communities and immerse yourself in diverse cultures. Whether you prefer warm or cold climates, islands or mountaintops, solo journeys or group adventures, this guide highlights some of the best backpacking destinations and experiences to include in your travel plans.
Perhaps unsurprisingly for a frontier city, the city parks of Anchorage are large, multi-faceted spaces whose character suggests the surrounding wilderness.
As travel begins anew, many individuals are likely to dream of swapping their busy city breaks for extended vacations in idyllic, secluded places filled with fresh air and ample opportunities for social distancing.
Elevate your family vacation into an epic treasure-hunting adventure with an item that most families are guaranteed to have at least one of – a smartphone.
Montréal boasts not only its urban wonders, funky architecture, and charming cobblestone streets but also an abundance of green spaces that make it a wonderful place to visit and live. With nearly 5000 acres dedicated to parks and gardens, you can enjoy your snacks and wine while sitting under a grove of trees with beautiful fountains in the distance.
Even in a country where gorgeous beaches are abundant, the Italians admit that those in Sardinia are particularlybellissima. The island regularly tops polls of the world’s best beaches, withspiagge(beaches) ranging from the rugged, cliff-backed coves of the east to the dune-flanked strands of the west.
From January through to mid-March, Harbin hosts the International Ice and Snow Festival. Exhibitions of snow and ice sculptures, kept pristine by subzero temperatures, are dotted across multiple locations. The biggest – and priciest to attend – is Harbin Ice and Snow World, which showcases the flashiest and most neck-craning sculptures. For a less hectic experience, there are exhibitions at Sun Island (a short taxi ride across the Songhua River) and Zhaolin Park. Down-lined jackets, thick gloves, and even balaclavas are recommended if you plan on ogling the ice art. The mercury can drop as low as -35°C, so take regular breaks to thaw your nose in the festival’s coffee huts.