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Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries for 2011
Saying goodbye to 2010, means looking ahead to travel plans for 2011. Back in late October, Lonely Planet’s in-house travel experts, including Lonely Planet cofounder Tony Wheeler, selected their top 10 countries for next year based on scores for topicality, excitement, value for money and…that special X-factor. Here are a few of their continue reading…
Extravagant Outdoor Beds in Hotels
Sleeping under the stars sounds like something people talk about, but rarely do. Unless you like to rough it in a sleeping bag, a skylight or good view from your bedroom window is as close as you’ll get. That is, unless you make the trip to one of these hotels offering luxe outdoor accommodations. Sleeping continue reading…
Travel in Search of Mythical Creatures
If relaxation, sun and sand, or sightseeing just don’t excite you, Traveling in Search of Mythical Creatures may be for you. Okay, probably not, but reading about a few of the world’s cryptozoological inhabitants might whet your whistle, or it could just totally creep you out. [main image - gerrrtrudicus' photostream]
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World’s Top 50 Hotels
Each year Travel + Leisure ranks 500 of the worlds best hotels.
This year, over 50 of them cost just $250 or less. Yes, value and luxury can coexist. Among the Top 50 are the some of the finest places to stay on all sides of the globe. Whether you’re seeking rest and relaxation continue reading…