The phrase, “eating tour,” neatly summed up a recent trip to Spain, during which my partner and I worked our way through a succession of fabulous tapas spots in Madrid, Cordoba and Seville. This sampling of staples like patatas bravas (fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), tortilla de patata (potato omelet) and gambas...
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Sustainability was the name of the Games this year. Among other things, that means plenty of fun for visitors after athletes and crowds depart. Here's a peek at what you'll find in Vancouver - and other venues from this year's Winter Olympics - after the games are over.
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Hotels around the globe are painting the town red — and pink! — for Valentine's Day. Here's a sampling of packages, all which include one night's accommodations, natch. PLUS: a new contest from TheCityTraveler!
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When the Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul staged Turkey’s first-ever exhibition of work by Pablo Picasso in 2003, promotional billboards covered the city’s walls with the venue and dates of the exhibition, and just a single word: “Picasso.” On opening day, crowds filled the museum to capacity – not because of public passion for...
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Now's the time to make your travel "wish list" for the new year.
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Cities around the globe are celebrating the holiday season in their own unique styles. From New York to Sydney, Rome to Tokyo, here's a smattering of festive celebrations!
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H1N1 got you afraid of traveling? Well, keep your mouth and nose covered on the airplane over, wash you hands frequently, and then relax at Lausanne’s Beau-Rivage Palace, located on the peaceful shores of Lake Geneva. Its “Boost Your Immune System Package” offers ample heaps of rest, exercise, and healthy eating, all for a...
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Everyone wants to be a travel writer, right? A recent spate of contests are helping to ease the way: For Women Only Sorry, guys. The idea: Women writers craft a nonfiction travel story and vie for a grand prize 12-day “spa and culture” tour to Vietnam (land only). Entrants can submit more than one...
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All around the world, cities are shrugging off summer's ease and getting "cool" with a season of festivals, museum blockbusters, and architectural happenings. Here are some highlights. . .
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Spa Week — a twice yearly event during which hundreds of spa facilities in North America offer discounted treatments and services for $50 — seems even more appealing now than when it launched five years ago. After all, everybody loves a deal; but perhaps never more so than when the economy is in the...
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