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Graduate Hotels Offers Plenty of “Back to School” Nostalgia for Travelers

With a focus on local food and beverage and what makes small town universities unique, Graduate Hotels elevates collegiate nostalgia to an art form.
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Arctic Travel: 3 Ways to Explore the World’s Northernmost Reaches

For travelers looking to explore the world — including the Arctic and the North Pole — here are three ways to get there. Arctic travel never looked so easy.
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Eat Up: The Best Resorts for Foodies in the United States

"Resort food" is no longer just about bland, processed food served by the ton. Here are our favorite, destination-worthy, best resorts for foodies in the US
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Upgrade Your Valentine’s Day Game at the World’s Kinkiest Love Hotels

From prison-themed overnighters to purpose-built fetish-friendly getaways, these are the world’s four kinkiest love hotels.
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The Best of Providence: Big City Travel in the Country’s Smallest State

Great cocktail lounges, world-class beer bars, & a rich colonial history? Take in all this Rhode Island city offers with our guide to the best of Providence
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The Best of Key West, Florida

There’s so much more to see in the incredible island paradise of Key West than most visitors ever consider. Check out our picks for the best of Key West.
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How to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Costa Rica

Here, we present the six best local Costa Rican food--including dishes and drinks. Eat and drink like a native with some of the freshest ingredients around.
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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.