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It’s been a rough couple of years in the world of politics. But history has proven that even some of the most challenging times in our nation’s past have given voice and hope to the oppressed. This year, numerous museums and institutions in Washington, D.C. celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th

Halloween has come and gone, and that means the holiday season is just around the corner. In anticipation of what Andy Williams crooned “the most wonderful time of the year,” we’re looking for North America’s best seasonal events – light shows, holiday parades, Christmas markets and festive hotels – and we need your help. Vote

Jill Weinlein Recently Brazil waived visa requirements for visiting citizens from the US, Australia, Canada and Japan, making it easier for tourists to spend the holidays and 2020 in São Paulo. The Renaissance São Paulo Hotel offers an array of festivities during the holidays. Designed by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer and landscape designer Burle Marx,

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, covering some 520,000 acres, is the most visited national park in the country. With a rich history and spectacular views, the park offers much to visitors – but the Smoky Mountain fun doesn’t stop when you leave the park. Wine lovers should be sure to check out the Rocky

The travel world is in a state of constant flux, and modern travel trends include slow travel, multigenerational trips and escorted trips that offer travelers the chance to authentically connect with a destination. Whether cruising around the world, digging into your family history or RV camping across the United States, these forms of travel let

Nassau Paradise Island On September 1 of this year, Hurricane Dorian devastated the Abaco Islands of northern Bahamas and the following day it did major damage to Grand Bahama Island. As a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Dorian is the strongest hurricane on record to have ever affected The Bahamas. When the storm finally passed, it

You’ll never see Joanne without a camera or two strapped around her neck as she travels around the world, together with her photographer husband Tony, to unearth new and exciting destinations to share with her readers. Her professional career includes a long tenure in communications with the San Diego Tourism Authority, where she gained expertise

The art-filled Palms Casino Resort welcomes guests with a postcard-worthy collaboration between light artist Olivia Steele and photographer Keegan Gibbs — Photo courtesy of Lois Alter Mark Las Vegas is full of surprises, and one of the biggest is the fact that the city is home to a thriving art scene. Wherever you look now,

Chef John Sedlar wrote the book on modern Southwest cuisine and remains a leading voice in Santa Fe, New Mexico’s flavors. A native of northern New Mexico, John Sedlar grew up savoring the state’s signature dishes, including classic New Mexican enchiladas and burritos slathered in red and green chile sauce. He also tasted the clean,

Sevierville is a beautiful spot and a foodie haven — Photo courtesy of iStock / Kruck20 Just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the historic small town of Sevierville, Tennessee. Often overlooked by visitors, this proud home of the legendary Dolly Parton has transformed itself into a foodie’s dream. The renaissance has made

In the British territory of Turks and Caicos, conch is king. The marine snail is a major component to many local dishes, even making an appearance on their official coat of arms. Aside from the conch, local cuisine is largely influenced by recipes common in Jamaica and the Bahamas. Here are 10 dishes you shouldn’t

Image Courtesy of Le Sirenuse. Photo Credit: Roberto Salomone With Italy’s Amalfi Coast as its postcard-perfect backdrop, Dolce Vitality is a new biannual, luxury fitness and detox retreat taking place at Positano’s gloriously luxurious Le Sirenuse resort in the calm of late fall and early spring. Led by Antonio Sersale, Dolce Vitality strives to be

Halloween is a celebration of all things spooky, and in the United States, it’s surrounded by a few odd traditions like trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving. Here are a few interesting facts about how some of today’s practices got started as well as other fun tidbits about the unique holiday. 1. “Jack o’lantern” comes from the

Loma’s pork rinds, beer cheese burger and beer cheese platter — Photo courtesy of Beer Cheese Trail Fun fact: Winchester, Kentucky (30 minutes southeast of Lexington) is the birthplace of beer cheese. (Another fun fact: I wrote an entire book on beer cheese.) In 2013, Winchester-Clark County Tourism created the year-round Beer Cheese Trail –

(credit: The Phoenician) Offering three distinct experiences – The Phoenician, The Canyon Suites or The Phoenician Residences – The Phoenician, A Luxury Collection Resort, features 645 total accommodations across its 250-acre resort. After a recently completed three-year transformation, nearly every part of the property has been touched; with a guestroom re-design in summer 2016, public

Every morning or afternoon, guests meet in the Explorations room in the resort, where comprehensive maps, guides and descriptions are located. Here they can plan their excursions for the day. There are a range of trips, from full-day hikes, peak climbs or drives far into the desert, to shorter half-day options, of which you can

“Italians do it better,” it’s been said. With more than 450 cheese varieties, five million liters of wine produced annually, dozens of pizza styles, seemingly infinite pasta preparations, countless gelato flavors and those divine cannoli, it’s easy to forget that Italians also excel at another palate pleaser: chocolate. For someone who loves chocolate as much

Jill Weinlein Recently the Brazilian government lifted the tourist visa requirements for visitors from the United States, Canada, Austraila and Japan. Now is the time to visit Rio de Janeiro to see the beaches that inspired the Grammy winning song “Girl from Ipanema” as well as “Copacabana” and “Sugarloaf.” Jill Weinlein One of the most

Chef Joe Frillman takes us on a culinary tour through Logan Square — Photo courtesy of Neil Burger Away from the 300-seat steakhouses and restaurants in the West Loop and River North, Logan Square has become a mecca for independent, chef-driven restaurants. Here, the chefs tend to be majority owners and involved in every aspect

Images Credit QT Hotels and Resorts Every city has that one hot hotel. It is the talk of the town that has the coolest venues, a chic design and an ambiance that draws the in-crowd.  In many cities it’s the W, an Edition hotel or perhaps the Soho House. In Perth, on Australia’s most western