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As winter approaches, 10Best set out to find the best places to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. More specifically, we asked our readers to vote for their favorite ski hotels and resorts, ski towns, places to enjoy an apres-ski treat and go cross-country skiing. After four weeks of voting, the results are in. Click on each

A lot goes into trip planning. Where you stay, what you do and what you see are all important parts of planning a trip. But one of the most commonly asked questions we get at 10Best is “where should I eat?” When people travel, they want to eat what locals eat; they want to experience

Photo courtesy of iStock / Imgorthand Gift guide for families on the go If you have a family who loves to travel on your holiday shopping list, consider these 10 gift ideas to cover everyone from mom and dad to furry family members. To select the gifts, 10Best editors and travel experts handpicked 20 nominees

Thanksgiving is a time of coming together with family and friends (and a time to gorge on copious amounts of turkey and carbs). In between bites of stuffing and pumpkin pie, snack on these unusual Turkey Day facts. 1. Thanksgiving used to look like Halloween Thanksgiving circa 1910-1915 — Photo courtesy of Bain News Service

Photo courtesy of iStock / FilippoBacci Foodies will love these items Give the gift of flavor this holiday season with one of these 10 foodie-centric gift ideas. We asked a panel of travel and food experts to nominate their favorite food-centric gifts, then 10Best readers chose their favorites for the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Scroll

In our eyes, any season is prime time for adventure. We know firsthand that any journey can be enhanced by having the proper gear, whether you’re navigating remote spots around the globe or experiencing the magnificence of national parks found closer to home. We’ve gathered some of our most recent finds, ideal for adventurous and

Photo courtesy of iStock / Orbon Alija Fantastic for the jet setter on your list The jet setter is always hopping around the world. You never know where they might be heading next, but it’s a guarantee they’ll get there in style. For the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards, 10Best enlisted a panel of travel experts

Photo courtesy of E+ / Art Wager Enjoy a very Brady Hawaiian getaway The Brady family had a lot of zany adventures in three very special episodes of “The Brady Bunch” where the entire gang (including Alice, of course) went to Hawaii. More specifically, they went to the island of Oahu, concentrating a lot of

Nov. 25th, 2019 The Great Barrier Reef is a mandatory destination for the global explorer that ranks along with the Grand Canyon, Machu Pichu, Petra, and the Great Wall of China. As amazing as the Great Barrier Reef may be, the far northeastern reaches of Australia are blessed with more than one natural wonder. The Tropical

Photo courtesy of iStock / MStudioImages Make their next road trip even better with one of these items For some, travel means four wheels, big skies and long stretches of asphalt. We’re talking road trips, so 10Best editors teamed up with 10Best Local Experts as well as experts in the industry to select 20 nominees

Croissant from Boulangerie M’Seddi — Photo courtesy of Emily Monaco Walk down any street in Paris, and you’ll likely be captivated by the tantalizing scent of freshly baked, buttery croissants. This crescent-shaped delight may well be the most famous French baked good, but unfortunately, they’re not all created alike. According to research, somewhere between 50

Photo courtesy of iStock / PamelaJoeMcFarlane These hotels rise and shine with a breakfast to remember From the Mid-Atlantic states to the far reaches of New England, the Northeastern region of the U.S. offers the hungry traveler many options for an appetizing breakfast to begin their day. But many hotels are creating a morning meal

Some of the best places have unassuming storefronts — Photo courtesy of Caroline Eubanks Travelers have long used gas stations as a place to grab a quick bite before continuing on their way. But in the South, you can have a full meal that is unique to the place you’re in. These gas stations on

Dorchester Collection With its tropical gardens, retro-style pool, and old-school Hollywood glamour The Beverly Hills Hotel has been a celebrity hotspot since opening in 1912. Located just off Sunset Boulevard in the heart of Beverly Hills, from Angelenos looking to staycation to travelers seeking a perfect base to indulge in a spot of festive retail therapy on

Getting immersed in nature on coastal and wooded trails takes no effort, especially with expert guides like BCA Tours — Photo courtesy of Destination BC/Sean Scott From coast to coast, Vancouver Island’s ruggedness shines. As you weave your way around the island, Wi-Fi is spotty (if even found), forcing you to disconnect and fully tune

Cruising is quickly becoming among the most popular ways to see the world. Unpack once and take in the sights of the world’s rivers and seas from your floating hotel. More than 30 million people are expected to cruise in 2019, according to the Cruise Lines International Association, and that number is likely to grow

All vineyards at Cakebread Cellars are farmed sustainably — Photo courtesy of Cakebread Cellars The terms “sustainability” and “earth-friendly” no longer apply to a small, niche market. They have become drivers for many consumers, and many West Coast vintners have been engaging in sustainable practices in their vineyard and wineries long before it became fashionable.

Photo credit: Canyon Ranch & Aman In the same month, November 2019, two major luxury brands announced their newest designs in term of unique experience and wellness. Combined, they seem to define how luxury has evolved from exclusive commodity to an inclusive concept, showing how luxury now allows for profound multi-dimensional experiences rather that simply

Photo courtesy of Joanne DiBona Room with a view Switzerland packs an amazing number of picturesque towns, cities and vistas within its borders (roughly the size of half of Pennsylvania). This means that a wide variety of vacation options are within a few hours away from any major city in the country. Start your Swiss adventure

Photo by Lavinia Lumezanu With Cancun airport being an easy gateway for both international and domestic flights, the entire Riviera Maya is a beautiful protected jungle by the ocean that not only survived the general Mayan collapse, but was also largely left untouched by the Spanish colonists. Currently one of the most popular tourist destinations