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….
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…
Discover the unexpected on your next trip to Paris. Sure, you probably already know the most iconic sights to see but follow a lesser-trodden path to uncover a very different shade of the City of Light. Celebrity tombstones, NYC statue replicas, and an abandoned railway turned pedestrian park are the beginnings of your hidden, hauntingly…
Nashville is not the kind of place where lazy afternoons spent with the latest bestselling mystery novel slip into leisurely sunset strolls and quiet dinners before a good night’s rest. No, Nashville is wall-to-wall revelry, where you can spend upward of 17 hours straight watching dozens of live music acts at the tens of famous…
With so much to do and see in Las Vegas, it’s hard to know where to start. Between dancing the night away at the famous nightclubs, rolling dice at the casino tables, and watching the theatrical Cirque du Soleil shows, save time to explore some of the city’s unexpected attractions, too. Must-Do: Flamingos may not…
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…
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…
Interval is approaching its golden anniversary, and while benefits and program offerings have evolved over the course of the past few decades, the art of travel has always been the foundation of membership. In turn, Interval’s members continue to take advantage of exchange and other opportunities—Getaways, for example—to explore the world’s most desired destinations. And…
Mexico is known for its beautiful beaches, but Mazatlán, the Pearl of the Pacific, is quite unlike most other coastal spots. It’s not a resort town that exists because of tourism, but rather a coastal city with a rich history and strong sense of self. Visitors to Mazatlán can easily immerse themselves in the local…
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,…
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