Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Seven places you can sleep inside a landmark

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Want to sip tea in a prince's parlor or lounge by a movie star's pool? Step into a time machine at these seven historic landmarks, which have newly reopened as hotels.

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California's best-kept secrets

If you've ticked off the big hitters, explore lava beds and lonely wilderness in Cali's forgotten corner.

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Mexico City's best street food

Save room for roasted grasshoppers and chilli-sprinkled mango on our tamale tour of Mexico City.

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Where to travel in September

Celebrate the shift in seasons with Austrian wine, New Mexico's hot chile or Nepal's biggest festival.

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Opinion: say no to family vacations

Dreading your next big family trip? This writer would rather travel solo than bring the whole clan.

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Nepal is a land of snow peaks and Sherpas, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

Travel inspiration for Labor Day weekend

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Travel inspiration for Labor Day weekend

Labor Day travel plans undecided? Get some outdoor inspiration from our free National Parks PDF. Simply follow us on Facebook to download our free guide (you'll need to use your computer rather than your mobile). You'll be walking among wildflowers or scaling a sheer rock-face before you know it.

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5 lesser-known US road trips

Cruised the Pacific Coast Highway and had your kicks on Route 66? Floor the gas on these roads less traveled instead.

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Quirky hotels in the US

Bedtime needn't be boring if you're snoozing in an underwater hotel, roadside teepee or a human nest.

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Top 10 US travel destinations

Wondering where best to roam in the US? Whether you're a beachcomber or history buff, these highlights will inspire your American dream.

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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

How to explore the world by cruise ship

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There's no shortage of glitzy island-hopping cruises out there. But did you know you can sail the mightiest rivers, be your own sea captain, and glide among Antarctic icebergs? Here are five cruising adventures you mustn't miss.

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Feast on Orlando's best food

Want to dine beyond Disney? Loosen your belt for Orlando's meadow-plucked herbs, farm-to-table produce and top brews.

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Dublin on a hangover

If you didn't hit the nightlife, you're doing Dublin wrong. Here are the most soothing places to explore the morning after.

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Revisiting childhood vacations

Feeling nostalgic? Our writers step back in time and explain why it's worth reliving the travels of your childhood.

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Discover the forgotten Faroe Islands

Plunge yourself into the rugged beauty of these wild Atlantic isles for nature-spotting and blissful solitude.

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Plunge into onsen and get lost in Tokyo's neon jungle with a little help from Lonely Planet's experts.

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