Go Here Now: Portorož, Slovenia
Land and sea meet in the "Port of Roses."
posted: Friday November 7th - 10:31am
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Go Here Now: Margaret River Wine Region, Australia
Oz for oenophiles.
posted: Thursday November 6th - 2:21pm
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Go Here Now: Jaipur, India
If you think you've experienced opulence, just you wait...
posted: Wednesday November 5th - 9:17am
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Go Here Now :Malta
For those looking for a true "Isle of Tranquility."
posted: Tuesday November 4th - 3:07pm
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Go Here Now: Iceland
Where else can you get a first-world country at third-world prices?
posted: Monday November 3rd - 1:39pm
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Brazilian Bungalows Go on the Block
Ponta dos Ganchos, an exclusive beach resort on Brazil's southeastern coast, is adding five new bungalows, and the inaugural stays will go to the highest bidders. The silent auction, which ends on October 31, 2008, will benefit the Instituto Guga Kuerten
posted: Monday November 3rd - 9:12am
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Go Here Now: Croatia
In the footsteps of kings.
posted: Friday October 31st - 11:03am
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Go Here Now: China
Hop on board the real "Orient Express."
posted: Thursday October 30th - 9:36am
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Go Here Now: Jordan
Lawrence of Arabia and the Rose-Red City.
posted: Wednesday October 29th - 5:25pm
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Go Here Now: Mexico
At play in the Land of the Fishermen.
posted: Tuesday October 28th - 9:53am
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Hunt Art in Helsinki
Few put Helsinki at the top of the art-related travel list. New York, London and Paris make sense. There is some rationale to Shanghai, and Dubai continues to climb. But, Helsinki? Finland? You won't necessarily find the big names that grace the global auction houses, but there are hidden gems in Finland...for the patient collector.
posted: Monday October 27th - 10:08am
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Points.com
...wanna trade?
posted: Friday October 24th - 1:52pm
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California
There is no wrong way to relax.
posted: Wednesday October 22nd - 8:15am
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Greenland Helps You Break the Ice
Do you ever feel like you just can't get far enough away from the office? Your Blackberry follows you, and you always have a place to plug in your laptop...there's no such thing as a genuine vacation. Of course, Greenland is remote, but that's only a start. If you really want to sever your ties to civilization, you need to set sail for Denmark's misnamed island, 95 percent of which is covered in icecap.
posted: Monday October 20th - 9:15am
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Malawi
On the shores of the Lake of Stars.
posted: Friday October 17th - 8:15am
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Shanghai
Nowhere to go but up.
posted: Wednesday October 15th - 8:15am
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Wreck Dive in La Romana
There are so many underwater destinations that boast coral reefs, colorful fish and high visibility. You might have to spend some time on a plane and commit a few weeks of your life, but you'll get there. To find a truly unusual underwater experience, you'll have to look a little harder. Before steeling yourself for several long fights, though, check a little closer to home. The Dominican Republic is only a few hours away by plane, so you'll spend more time with a tank on your back and mask on your face.
posted: Monday October 13th - 8:30am
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Phoenix
A little something for the guys...
posted: Wednesday October 8th - 8:32am
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Buenos Aires
Ready for Argentina's Sexiest Hotel?
posted: Tuesday October 7th - 9:10am
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Panmunjom: The Most Dangerous Destination on Earth
The thought of having 500,000 of the world's most aggressively trained soldiers nearby can be comforting.
posted: Monday October 6th - 8:30am
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Zambia
The butterfly in the heart of Africa.
posted: Monday September 29th - 8:46am
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Dash Across the Pacific in Style, With Exclusivity
A NetJets share may be nice, but it's not the only way to avoid the airlines. Upscale travel service Abercrombie & Kent has upped the ante with a series of new, unusual destinations offered through its private jet service.
posted: Monday September 29th - 8:30am
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Kyoto
City of the Floating World
posted: Friday September 26th - 9:07am
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Costa Rica
Livin' la "Pura Vida"
posted: Thursday September 25th - 9:23am
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Oman
The "Norway of the Middle East."
posted: Wednesday September 24th - 9:07am
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Mozambique
Get there before the tourists come!
posted: Tuesday September 23rd - 9:06am
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India
Take a ride through the "other" India.
posted: Monday September 22nd - 8:55am
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Learn What a "Three-Dog Night" Is in Norway
There are some borders where a passport just isn't necessary. When you cross from Norway into Sweden via Arctic mountains, border guards don't come out with metal detectors or ink stamps. Lynx and wolverines, on the other hand, are abundant. There is no shortage of reindeer. On the "Norway: Sledding with Dogs and Reindeer" experience, you'll step off the plane and put modern transportation behind you.
posted: Monday September 22nd - 8:30am
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Mexico
As it turns out, the Maya were really on to something.
posted: Friday September 19th - 8:13am
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Dallas
Elvis slept here.
posted: Thursday September 18th - 9:54am
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Bora Bora
Let's face it, you don't go to the South Pacific for its mosh pits.
posted: Tuesday September 16th - 5:19pm
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Dubai
Rising out of the ocean like its namesake, Atlantis, on Dubai's The Palm Jumeirah artificial island, opens this month.
posted: Monday September 15th - 9:45am
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Air, Land and Water -- Live Risk in All Elements
It seems like everybody has one once-in-a-lifetime experience. It may be a ride in a fighter jet, an underwater kabuki with great white sharks or pushing the pedal of a racecar. "South Africa: Seeking the Ultimate Thrill" gives you eight days to test your stomach and your will.
posted: Monday September 15th - 8:30am
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Turks & Caicos Airport is Open
We're passing along a message from our friends in the Turks & Caicos, who have re-opened their airport and re-groomed their powder white sand beaches.
posted: Friday September 12th - 11:35am
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Paddle On Through New Zealand
At first, "New Zealand: The Adrenaline Adventure" seems to be misnamed. Fishing in Lake Tarawera hardly gets the blood flowing. A soak at Hot Water Beach followed by a nap on sand heated by a thermal spring is pure relaxation. But, the peace and quiet doesn't last long. The quiet start masks a collection of white-knuckle jaunts that will shove your heart into your throat for the better part of a week.
posted: Monday September 8th - 8:30am
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Test Your Limits in Kenya
Few vacations offer "rifle support." As you trek across the tribal lands of Kenya, though, it may come in handy. "Kenya: Uncharted Frontiers," by adventure travel firm A&K Extreme Adventures puts you knee-deep in rhino, lion and hyena habitats. Surrender the decadence of an expert wine pairing for meals in a mess tent, as you navigate wilderness, explore mountains and swim among waterfalls.
posted: Tuesday September 2nd - 3:41pm
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Two Wheels through Vietnam
Few make the trek to Vietnam. It's a long flight to a remote part of the world. But, spending more than a full day on a plane (the 24-hour kind, not a mere workday) could be worth the discomfort if you plan the right activities on the other side. If that trip involves bicycling from Hanoi to Saigon (now called Ho Chi Minh), dining at the home of a local anthropologist and touring the infamous Cu Chi tunnels, logging all that airline time starts to seem worthwhile.
posted: Wednesday August 27th - 12:29pm
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Montreal: Far Away Is Closer Than You Think
When the grind of the trading desk has you itching to get on the road, you don't need to plan an escape of several weeks. For a quick weekend out of town or a longer retreat from the pressures daily life, Montreal may be the answer. Put yourself in a completely different environment for a little bit without turning your life upside down, and you'll find your sanity return in no time.
posted: Monday August 11th - 8:10am
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Put on the Ritz in Naples, FL
High-pressure professions and adrenaline-junky hobbies can wear you down. Every now and then, you need a chance to hide and relax. The twin Ritz-Carlton Resorts in Naples, FL fuse luxury and accessibility, proving that you don't have to sweat passport control lines to get away for a while. Both the beach hotel and the golf property offer white sand and warm water, but only one makes it enjoyable!
posted: Tuesday July 22nd - 8:15am
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Iraq's Doors Are Open
The "surge" may come to mind first, but there is more happening in Iraq than sectarian violence. Adventure-seekers finally have easy access to the war-torn country. Civilian flights routinely arrive at Baghdad International Airport, and hotels offer accommodations. If the ruins of Babylon or the waters of the Euphrates were on your list, you now have the chance to make the journey. Obviously, though, caution is advised.
posted: Monday July 7th - 8:00am
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Face-to-Face with a Polar Bear
The polar bear in the Central Park Zoo is far from reality. Sure you can get close, but a layer of glass obscures the view. You never get to become a part of the experience. The Travel Lab, on the other hand, puts you in the bear's natural habitat.
posted: Monday June 30th - 8:00am
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Crack in the Continents
Most borders are imaginary. Drive from Connecticut to New York, and a sign tells you of the change. Otherwise, you'd never know. There are some places in the world, though, where the lines are not imaginary.
posted: Monday June 23rd - 8:00am
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North Korea
There are some places where tourists refuse to go. Even for the curious, desperate to find something new, North Korea is rarely considered. If you want to get a close look at perhaps the last closed society in the world, though, Pyongyang must be on your list.
posted: Monday June 16th - 8:00am
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Bonaire
Push yourself into tight spaces.
posted: Monday June 9th - 8:00am
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Chicago
There are many wonderful places to stay when you're in the City By The Lake, but by next year, Chicago will have two more that tower over the rest (one of them quite literally).
posted: Monday June 2nd - 8:02am
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Chicago: Active Escapes
The name of the game -- the golf game, that is -- is Cog Hill when it comes to hitting the links in Chicago.
posted: Monday June 2nd - 8:01am
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Chicago: R&R Escapes
Chicago is one of those cities that's steeped in history. It's old school. But despite the odds against it (most notably, it's in a flyover state), Chicago still remains on the leading edge of style, and culture. So when you're in Chi-town, you be sure to take one evening for the classic, and one for the new.
posted: Monday June 2nd - 8:00am
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Turks and Caicos Islands
A scattering of 40 islands some 600 miles southeast of Miami, the once-sleepy UK territory known as the Turks and Caicos Islands has arrived as a Caribbean destination. And that's due in no small part to the fine white sands and crystalline waters of Grace Bay Beach, not to mention the world-class coral reefs just offshore (or the islands' gracious tax climate and straightforward real estate investment policies).
posted: Monday May 19th - 8:03am
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Turks and Caicos Islands: Feel Like "Belonging"?
"Belongers" is the local term for the native population, and if a stay on Grace Bay Beach makes you feel like you belong here as well, know that there's new island communities in the making on West Caicos and Ambergris Cays.
posted: Monday May 19th - 8:02am
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Turks and Caicos Islands: Active Escapes
The Turks and Caicos Islands boast the third-largest coral reef system on the planet, with spectacular sport fishing, water sports and scuba diving throughout the archipelago.
posted: Monday May 19th - 8:01am
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Turks and Caicos Islands: R&R Escapes
Conceived by Angel Stewart of Las Ventanas al Paraiso, The Golden Door and Ritz-Carlton (Rancho Mirage) fame, The Regent Spa is spread over an acre site and features stand-alone treatment rooms, each with its own water feature by day and fire feature by night.
posted: Monday May 19th - 8:00am
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San Francisco
If you're heading to San Francisco for business, check out -- or better yet, in to -- the St. Regis, a Starwood property in the city's SoMa district.
posted: Monday May 5th - 8:02am
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San Francisco: Active Escapes
The combination of deluxe food and golf makes San Francisco a weekend wonderland.
posted: Monday May 5th - 8:01am
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San Francisco: R&R Escapes
Get restored from head to toe with the Spa Escape treatment, four hours of massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.
posted: Monday May 5th - 8:00am
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Bermuda
Aside from the azure waters, the pink sand and the uncommonly attentive service that is the rule rather than the exception, the great and lasting charm of Bermuda is its location: An easy flight of hardly more than 90 minutes from most any metro area on the Eastern Seaboard.
posted: Monday April 14th - 8:02am
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Bermuda: Active Escapes
From golf to snorkeling to deep-sea dives.
posted: Monday April 14th - 8:01am
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Bermuda: R&R Escapes
Spa packages and garden tours.
posted: Monday April 14th - 8:00am
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