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America's 10 Best Winter Beach Retreats
White sand and warm waters are closer than you think. When winter's chill sets in, escape to one of these laid-back, sun-drenched spots—no passport needed.
RincĂłn, Puerto Rico
Average highs of 84/83 in December/January
(Average water temperatures of 80/77)
In the midst of winter, nothing seems cheerier than the idea of Puerto Rico, where temperatures rarely dip below the ...more»
How to score upgrades, lower prices, or that room with the incredible view — just by asking nicely.
You may be a whiz at comparing travel rates online, but it turns out that good old conversation could save you a lot more. In a Consumer Reports poll of 1,000 people, 83 percent said they'd nabbed a better hotel rate simply ...more»
The newly transformed Sandals Grande Ocho Rios spans 110 acres from lush green mountains to white-sand beaches. Here, amidst fragrant gardens, meandering crystal clear streams, and pristine rainforests, discover a true Garden of Eden beside the sea with 529 total accommodations including 244 hillside suites with 100 intimate pools. ...more»
Jamaica (pronounced /d???me?k?/ ( listen)) is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, 234 kilometres (145 mi) in length and as much as 80 kilometres (50 mi) in width, amounting to 11,100 square kilometres (4,300 sq mi). It is situated in the Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometres (90 mi) south of Cuba, and 190 kilometres (120 mi) west of Hispaniola, the island harboring the nation-states Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Its indigenous Arawakan-speaking TaĂno inhabitants named ...more»
Eleven people lucky enough to travel for a living reveal their favorite recent discoveries—places they happened upon and still can't stop thinking about. Here are their stories.
DĂĽrnstein, Austria
The traveler: Michael Guerriero, author of the guidebook Party Across America: 101 of the Greatest Festivals, Sporting Events, and Celebrations in the U.S.
The place: Backed by striking mountains, DĂĽrnstein's winding cobblestoned streets and homes ...more»
Action on the Bel Air, Calif., manor gives hope to ultra high-end brokers.
The market for homes worth $50 million or more is so small that when even one of these behemoths is sold, it makes waves. So real estate experts are paying close attention to the recent sale of Le Belvedere, a sprawling sandstone palace in Bel Air, which sold on ...more»
The summer brings a lot of good things: Italian ices, 8 p.m. sun sets and more outdoor time. And doesn't the sun feel really good on your skin—and even better once you can get to an air-conditioned area? Thing is, it also brings a slew of beauty problems that are special to the hot-weather season. Check out the top five skin-related summer bummers, ...more»





















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