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Experience Alaska’s Denali National Park via Scenic Glass-Domed Train (Video)

For many travelers, a trip to Alaska represents a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The 49th state boasts unspoiled wilderness, abundant wildlife, majestic glaciers, and the tallest mountain in North America, Denali. Thenational parkof the same name is open throughout the year, with summer being the most popular time to visit. During this season, the park’s lone road is accessible, offering longer days and milder temperatures.

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Discover the Vatican’s Hidden Secrets: Exclusive Dawn Tour with the Chief Key Keeper

After a bit of fumbling with the key by flashlight, I managed to open the iron gate, yet still found myself standing in pure darkness. My guide went ahead as I slowed my step, befuddled by where I was. From somewhere in the distance, he flipped the switch and I gasped. I was surrounded by the Vatican’s Gallery of Maps, an impressively ornate room with 40 large maps of Italy — some measuring up to 15 by 16 feet — dating back to 1582.

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Explore Madrid’s Newest Hotel: Stunning Design and Gourmet Dining

Central Madrid—steps away from Plaza Mayor—is now home to the newest pearl in the collection of Edition Hotels; a necklace of sophisticated, party-prone properties that wraps around the planet from New York to Shanghai. Its Spanish-capital location is the best one yet, offering an unprecedented look at Marriott’s playbook as it rapidly expands Ian Schrager’s brand: to go, full-throttle, in the opposite direction of its competitors.

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Essential Guide to an Unforgettable Route 66 Road Trip

It’s day one: You’re going to need a good breakfast. Fuel up on monster omelets and bottomless coffee at local favoriteLou Mitchell’s(you might just meet fellow Route 66 road-trippers in a neighboring booth). If you want to stretch your legs before the first phase of your journey, Chicago’sMillennium Parkis an excellent place to do it. From there, it’s just one block to the Historic Route 66 Begin sign. Snap a selfie — you’re officially on your way. If you couldn’t bear the wait times for breakfast in Chicago,Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basketis your first stop. The 1930s gas station/lunch counter is now a Route 66 icon for its superlative fried chicken. Look for the restored neon sign — so retro you’ll half-expect to see chrome-stripped Bel Airs parked below it.

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Top 7 Travel Photography Fails to Avoid

Recently, a friend shared an amusing Facebook photo taken at the beach. Although she intended to be prominently featured, only about a third of her body was captured—just an arm, a leg, some of a backpack, and a vast stretch of sand! After inquiring about the mishap, she explained that her partner had snapped the picture, leading to the hilarious result. In a playful act of defiance (or perhaps solidarity), she chose to make it her profile photo, which is a delightful choice that made me laugh—especially knowing the context. Inspired by this, I decided to explore the internet for some of the worst travel photography—images that are so badly taken, they become amusingly good!

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