During our last trip to Wales, my family and I bundled up to explore four cool winter gardens: Chirk Castle, Penrhyn Castle, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and Aberglasney House and Gardens. These gardens are a great way for travelers of all ages to enjoy the stark beauty...
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Some of O‘ahu's most pristine shorelines and vast mountain ranges exist on the west side of the island. In fact, the Wai‘anae Mountains hosts O‘ahu's highest peak at Mt. Ka‘ala. But because of issues involving crime, drugs and homelessness, the Nan?kuli, Wai‘anae and M?‘ili areas have developed ...
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While roaming around Siquijor island and crossing back north through the mountains from a trip to the southern, at the highest point just before the decline down a few locals pointed me in some vague direction indicating that I should go. I hesitated for ...
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One of our on-the-road agents, Gabriella Boltiansky, sent in the following review on the Villa del Palmar Islands of Loreto, the newest property in the Villa Group Resorts' collection. ? Villa del Palmar, situated along the Sea of Cortez, is an undiscovered paradise that sits at...
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1. Paris, France Parisian pastries are pleasure incarnate; pain au chocolat is just one example of the city’s ability to incorporate chocolate into something classic yet versatile, simple yet thoroughly delightful. Pair it with chocolat chaud a l’ancienne (melted chocolate, ...
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Want to escape to a resort in Jamaica's Blue Mountains that includes complimentary spa treatments—plus other perks? We thought so. That's why we've zeroed in on this incredible deal, just for Fodor's readers.
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Cooper's Cabin Small rustic cabin nested in the mountains of Killington, VT The mountains of Killington, Vermont are full of secret surprises. Among the abandoned trails, man-made forest routes and natural feature terrain parks, is a small rustic shelter underneath the Killington Peak, open to anyone and everyone all year round. Known as...
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I recently spent a wonderful 10 days visiting some very unique luxury lodges in Australia.? Started at the Louise in the Barossa Valley.? Presently, they have the number one rated restaurant in Australia.? Did wonderful wine tasting where Shiraz is king.? Next?was Arkaba ...
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It’s not the fastest or most luxurious railroad in the world, but the TranzAlpine Express is certainly one of the most scenic. Slicing across the South Island of New Zealand, the 260-km rail line travels from the wild, rocky, glacier-studded West Coast...
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Ever wondered about an Island vacation? Of course you must have – the beaches, the forests, the mountains and the huge endless water on all ...
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