Stylish Outdoor Gear: Polarized Eyeglasses for Active Travelers

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16 top local tips on what to do in Paris

Packed with iconic museums and monuments, together with low-key treasures cherished by locals, Paris is a city that emanates "la belle vie" (the good life). Away from the highlights – the Louvre, Notre Dame and Eiffel Tower – Parisian life ticks along with a coffee on a terrace, a bike ride along the Seine, and wine-fueled lunches with friends in…

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12 best places to visit in Norway

Simply put, Norway is spectacular. Along the west coast, shimmering blue fjords carve deep into the interior, with picture-perfect villages hugging the shores and gravity-defying farms clinging to the steep slopes above. Elsewhere, the coastline is less dramatic but still stunning with white-painted towns and countless islands, while interior Norway has some of Europe’s wildest,…

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Morocco vs Egypt: which to choose?

North Africa calls – but to which of its legendary destinations’ siren songs should you answer? We asked a pair of experienced correspondents to each sing in praise of two of the region’s most beguiling countries: Morocco and Egypt. Whichever place you pick for your next journey, you’re sure to strike the right note. Forge…

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7 of the best things to do with kids in Paris: top tips for the perfect family trip

Paris is a fabulous place to travel en famille (as a family), with a host of specially designed activities for kids of all ages, both inside for rainy days as well as out and about in the city. From the best places to go with kids to top planning tips on accommodations and how to travel…

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Hawaii asks Maui visitors to postpone

If you have upcoming plans to travel to Maui, the state of Hawai'i’s tourism organization is asking you to reconsider your trip to the island so that its resources can be devoted to helping Hawai'ians impacted by devastating wildfires. Wildfires are burning both on the island of Maui and on Hawai‘i Island’s Kohala Coast. Many…

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Total Trip: what I spent on a family break in Pembrokeshire

In our A Total Trip series, writers document what they spent on a recent getaway. In this edition, Lonely Planet guidebook writer, Kerry Walker, shows us how much a coastal family break costs in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Cornwall hogs Britain's coastal limelight, but Pembrokeshire is just as heart racingly beautiful. At the mercy of the Atlantic…

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Discover West Cork: A Guide for American Travellers

Heads up: some of the links on this site are affiliate links. If you click and make a booking or purchase, I’ll make a commission (at no extra cost to you). I partner with companies I personally use and the $$ goes towards creating more awesome, free travel content.  West Cork is one of the…

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Navigating the Maze: A First-Time Flier’s Guide to Boarding Connecting Flights

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Shop With the Top Brands in Dubai Outlet Mall

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