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3 Bucket List Experiences for Car Racing Enthusiasts

Getting behind the wheel of a race car is a once-in-a-lifetime car racing experience that’s worth hopping a flight for. Here are 3 ways to drive a race car.
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Airplane Hotels: 4 Destinations Where You Can Sleep in a Grounded Plane

It’s hard to argue the charm of sleeping in a vintage airplane re-purposed into a proper — even luxurious — suite at these four airplane hotels.
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What You’ll See at the Darkest Park in the Eastern U.S.

Many East Coasters will never know the beauty of a truly dark sky. But, we visited one park in rural Pennsylvania where it's possible to do just that.
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4 Stunning Caribbean Islands that You’ve Never Heard of

There are plenty of brand-name islands in the Caribbean. But the best ones are those you've never heard of. Here are four of our favorites.
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Ziplining, desert islands, and blue agave: Explore the best of Mazatlan, Mexico

With fascinating history, beautiful beaches, & a protected location on the Sea of Cortez, here's The Manual's guide to Things to Do in Mazatlan, Mexico.
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Cheat airline baggage rules with this “wearable luggage”

Whether you’re looking to stick it to the airlines, to stop lugging multiple carry-ons, or a little of both, “wearable luggage” may be the solution.
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4 of the World’s Strangest Cocktails

Here's a handful of cocktails from around the world that even locals will tell you are downright strange.
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How to Travel Anywhere with Only Carry-on Luggage

Here are our favorite tips for traveling anywhere for any length of time with only carry-on luggage.
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The Liberty Hotel: A One-time Jail Turned Luxury Boston Hotel

Boston's most notorious prison — the one-time Charles Street Jail — was carefully renovated into a stunning luxury hotel worthy of a true gentleman.