Fort Lauderdale, the sun-soaked playground once synonymous with raucous spring break crowds, is all grown up. Known as the “Venice of Florida” for its more than 300 miles of inland waterways, this South Florida city has become a more refined destination, popular for its luxe architecture, dining scene, arts and culture, and, of course, those…
The allure of Las Vegas was built on the thrill of cashing in, beginning with the mining boom of the 1800s and continuing with a wave of casinos that shaped the local gambling industry. While some of the neon marquees were replaced by giant LED video screens and others are preserved at the Neon Museum,…
Atlantic City was the home of the first boardwalk in the country (circa 1870), and it’s just as entertaining as an urban destination today as when it first wowed guests with its beachside location and fantastic attractions (hello diving horses and the Miss America Pageant). Today, the expansive (and free) beach still delivers summer fun,…
Bangkok, known as the City of Angels, is a place of sharp contrasts. Spend the daytime exploring ancient palaces and temples (such as Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha) in the old city of Rattanakosin, and nights clinking glasses in one of Bangkok’s legendary sky bars. For the latter, make a reservation at…
Ignite your San Diego trip with a visit to the historic heart of the city: the Gaslamp Quarter, named for its signature streetlights. Here, nestled in the shadows of nearby skyscrapers, 16 square blocks of Victorian buildings house plentiful cuisine and exciting activities. If craft beer is your thing, down a pint at one of…
From distinctive delicacies to its ever-changing soundtrack improvised on street corner after street corner, this place has iconic weaved into its every fiber. Never been to the Big Easy? Start your sightseeing in the French Quarter. Here, cast-iron balconies laden with greenery overlook the happenings below: steamboat cruises chugging along the Mississippi and visitors gleefully…
Visiting iconic metropolises like Rome can be overwhelming—the city’s oversaturation of must-dos can lead to disappointment about all the sights you didn’t get the chance to see. For a less-intimidating-but-still-bustling-city feel, cross the River Tiber to visit Trastevere. The once working-class neighborhood is now a vivacious hotspot full of history. Here, you can attain the…
Referred to warmly as Cariocas, the residents of Rio de Janeiro are spirited and friendly, with a free-and-easy vibe that permeates this vibrant South American metropolis. Renowned for its beaches—especially Copacabana and Ipanema, both flanked by sidewalks bearing distinct black-and-white patterns—Rio is also famed for Carnaval, an elaborate annual festival in February or early March….
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