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Visit Lisbon, Portugal, The Journey is Everything Beautiful
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… A quick hour and 20-minute flight...
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Printmaker’s Inn Officially Opens in Savannah, Ga.
Feature Photo: Printmaker’s Inn in Savannah, Ga. is comprised of the Nichols House, a...
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Trod hallowed ground as you immerse yourself in history at Gettysburg, PA
History is everywhere in Gettysburg. You can’t avoid it, but that’s the point. The cannons,...
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Encounter the past as you explore Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Beyond knowing the basics about John Brown and Harpers Ferry, I had little knowledge of this West...
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Arcosanti, Where Arcology and Ecology are One
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… Discovering Arcosanti I lived in...
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Old Dominick Distillery, Exploring Tennessee Whiskey
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The history of organized crime takes centerstage at the Mob Museum
You might be surprised to hear that one of the most popular attractions in Las Vegas isn’t casino...
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Truth or Consequences: a tale of Geronimo, hot springs and Hollywood
Native American history, healing waters and showbiz are ingredients for an intriguing story about...
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Explore the diversity and history at Indiana Dunes National Park
A recent visit to Chicago for a wedding spurred on a side trip to nearby Indiana Dunes National...
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Follow in the sandal steps of the Romans as you walk Hadrian’s Wall Path
I’ve grown fond of long walks that take you from one inn to another, with picturesque scenery to...
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Delve into the life of an icon at ‘Frida Kahlo, an Immersive Biography’
Immersive exhibitions are the hot ticket these days, attracting crowds of eager folks seeking...
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Experience a visual conversation between Wright and Chihuly at Taliesin West
Aficionados of Frank Lloyd Wright most likely have Taliesin West on their list of places to visit....
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Immigrant history comes alive at the Tenement Museum
I had always wanted to tour the Tenement Museum in New York City, having had a number of my...
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Embrace your inner child at the Museum of Ice Cream
New York City has museums galore, focusing on everything from art and science to history and...
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Quirky, cool and authentic – that’s Astoria!
If you’re a movie buff, put Astoria, Oregon on your list. This Columbia River port town, where...
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History, geology and pie on the Highway of Legends
The lore of Southern Colorado was omnipresent as I drove the Highway of Legends Scenic and...
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An architect and an heiress leave their mark on Springfield
Growing up in Chicago gave me access to several Frank Lloyd Wright homes in the Midwest. I learned...
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Bishop’s Lodge melds luxury with authenticity for an enchanting respite
The wait is over. After a $75 million restoration, Bishop’s Lodge, now an Auberge Resort, has...
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Bewitched by Salem
The first tarot card the psychic at Pentagram turned over was a sun, which I was told signifies...
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Experience a slice of Austria in Vermont at the Trapp Family Lodge
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Covered wooden bridges are the quintessential stars of the Green Mountain State
The covered bridges of Vermont are often found on postcards, in books and stories about the state...
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Funky, fantastic Tinkertown is worth the detour
Trying to explain Tinkertown is not an easy feat. It’s one of those places you have to see to...
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The Ballad Of Baby Doe: Historic Colorado at Its Most Titillating
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… For the past few years, one of my...
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History and innovation take center stage at the Royal Gorge Bridge
Everyone should have the opportunity to walk across the country’s highest bridge, if only to...
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Ireland Home of Halloween: History, Fun Facts and a Ghost Story
We celebrate Halloween every year, but have you ever given thought to where the celebrations and...
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Find your Zen at Bloedel Reserve
Nature can be a soothing balm, providing opportunities to rejuvenate body, mind and spirit. During...
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History, sightseeing and experiences in Bamberg, Germany
With seven hills and a church on top of each, Bamberg in Germany immediately has appeal....
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Chautauqua Park: A History Of Togetherness
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… If you’re headed to Boulder,...
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Last Tango in Paris: Napoléon’s Tomb
“Death is nothing, but to live defeated and inglorious is to die daily.”~ Napoléon Bonaparte “That...
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British Pantomime: Will Americans Love It, Too?
Pantomime is as much a part of Britain’s time-honored Christmas traditions as plum pudding, mince...
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Small Town Vibes And The Bonds Of Family In Black Mountain, North Carolina
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… About 15 miles east of Asheville,...
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Top 3 Upgrades to Make Your Classic Car Safe by Today’s Standards
One of the biggest hobbies among car enthusiasts is collecting classic cars. Now some people will...
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Haunted Ozarks at the 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa in Eureka Springs
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… The mountainous, quirky little...
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The Most Fashionable Pub Crawl in London: 10 Pubs from Notting Hill to Marylebone
If you find yourself in London wanting to up your Instagram game and get the perfect selfie, we...
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Vintage World War II-Era Airplane, The Spirit of Benovia, to Fly from the U.S. to Europe as Part of the “D-Day Squadron”
To Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy To commemorate the 75h anniversary...
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Required Reading for Black History Month: Streetcar to Justice
One hundred years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, a...
Read MoreChocolate for Valentine’s Day: The Food of Love?
Shakespeare suggested that music was the food of love, but judging by the tens of thousands of heart-shaped boxes presented to wives and sweethearts on Valentine’s Day, that honor should be shared with chocolate. Not only is...
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Island Time, Ohio style
Most people, even residents of the Midwest, are incredulous when they hear there are islands in...
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Unknown Titanic of the Pacific
“For God’s sake, hurry. The water is coming into my room!” (One of the last...
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Rozvadov – The Spiritual Home Of Poker
No one can be sure when gambling first started. It is just known that the ancient Greeks, the...
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Drink Where George Washington Drank
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Patrick Henry all rubbed elbows, spun stories, and planted the seeds of a revolution at these taverns located on Duke of Gloucester Street.
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16 UK Pubs That Changed History
There are many reasons to love the Great British pub: good beer, silly jokes and comforting...
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Glamorous Old Hollywood Tour
In the 1910s people flocked to Hollywood, CA to find fame, fortune and success. It was similar to...
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Historically Inspired Modern Luxury Lamps
Lamps are a necessity that often intrigue me. When I see one that is interesting, I’ll frequently...
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Celebrating St. Patrick
On March 17th, it seems as if the whole world is Irish, with parades, fireworks and other...
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USA Wins the 30th Bocuse d’Or
Thirty years ago in 1987, Paul Bocuse created what is considered to be the most prestigious...
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Boston Tea Party: December 16, 2016
Historic 243rd Anniversary Boston is gearing up to celebrate the 243rd Boston Tea Party...
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Christmas at the Newport Mansions—When the Gilded Age Comes to Life
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Macy’s Parade 2016: A Beloved Thanksgiving Tradition
On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2016, in New York City, the 90th anniversary...
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Rome’s Hotel Baglioni: Fit for a Queen
Once upon a time an Italian queen moved into a beautiful 1892 stone building in the center of...
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Haunted Hotels
Travelzoo senior editor Gabe Saglie has put together a list of his favorite haunted destinations...
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Live Like a Sugar Baron at Houmas House
There are plantations — and then there is Louisiana’s Houmas House, a historic sugar...
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Sleeping Like a Sultana: Tasodalar Hotel, Edirne
Having visited Turkey many times, but always heading east, I recently decided to go off the usual...
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Boston Tea Party Anyone?
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Halloween Unmasked
Halloween is one of America’s beloved holidays. We buy decorations in July, we compete for the...
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Asheville’s Hidden Gems
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Tour, Dine or Stay at Nottoway Plantation
Plantations were a way of life in the South before the Civil War. While tobacco was profitable and...
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10 Great Places to Discover Art and Culture
Have you ever wondered what the best places are for art and culture experiences? This is our list...
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Savannah, Georgia: The Hostess City of the South
Savannah, Georgia is called the “Hostess City of the South” for its hospitality, and that...
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Quintessential Québec
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