The Last Best American Beach Towns

America does beaches extremely well, a point I didn't begin to realize until my 20s, when I tried to sunbathe on a jam-packed stretch of Spanish shore. But too many of the towns along our coastlines have become charmless and generic. They feel like shopping malls with sand. Then there are those that shine. Here are seven of the best.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/03/the-last-best-american-beach-towns/

T Magazine: In Paris, the Ultimate Place to Watch a World Cup Match

Le Royal Monceau hotel is offering luxurious cocktail and dining events and state-of-the-art screenings for the tournament’s remaining games.

















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Can You Spare Any Change?

I can’t bring myself to use the hashtag, and I felt uncomfortable as I watched the first part of this video. Then I saw the ending, and then I watched it again—two more times.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/can-you-spare-any-change/

Bucket List Hotels You Can Book With Points

Last week I wrote about how to stretch your vacation days to the max. While I’m pretty good at utilizing the strategies I mentioned, there are still only so many days I can go on vacation each year. My husband still has a regular ol’ 9-5 job, after all, and I still have to work. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/bucket-list-hotels-you-can-book-with-points.html

Blood and ink in Sarajevo

“Eh,” he remarked offhandedly. “Too much blood.”



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/blood-ink-sarajevo/

Geology Gone Wild in America’s National Parks

America's national parks are showcases of extraordinary geological phenomena. While some of them are famous, others are unsung, unexplained, or just plain strange. But, to be sure, all of them spur the imagination, helping us to appreciate the forces that have shaped the nation and its parks. Here are five of the most fascinating geological wonders you can find in America's national parks.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/03/geology-gone-wild-in-americas-national-parks/

Travel Quote: “Always take the scenic route.”

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Photo remixed from original © Dan Parsons

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July Fourth Fireworks: Here Are The Six Best Shows

East Coast, West Coast and in between, these six cities know how to celebrate Independence Day with some of the most spectacular fireworks.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/best-fourth-july-fireworks-shows-here-are-our-top-6-picks-where-watch-1618014

Considering BYOD and future tech after HITEC

HITEC brings together leaders in the hospitality technology industry to showcase current solutions while considering how the future of hospitality tech may ...



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The Advantages of Looking Like a Tourist

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There’s no shame in looking like a tourist and, in all honesty, sometimes it can work to your benefit in ways that are underappreciated. Besides, isn’t that what we all fundamentally are? For some reason, there’s a lot of shame about looking like a tourist but the truth is—and this is inescapable even in New […]

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Share your views – a survey on technology and disruption in the future of travel

“Disruption” might be an over-used word, but there are few sectors that have seen as much as the travel industry. Amadeus, in ...



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what3words smashes conventional mapping with digital-first address system

Maps continue to evolve for the digital age – and yet the world continues to live by anachronistic addresses created for the ...



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18 signs you're from Sydney

#10: You sneaked into Greenwood with a fake ID.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/18-signs-born-raised-sydney/

Photo of the Moment: Morning Sun on the Open Road, Iceland

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© Hafsteinn Robertsson

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In Transit Blog: Exploring the Wild Weather of Mount Washington

A new exhibit at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire explores the extreme winters on the mountain.

















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