Recommendation: San Moisè Church, Venice
The Baroque exterior of Venice’s San Moisè Church, near Piazza San Marco, was originally built in the eighth century; San Moisè’s ornate stonework was added in the late 1600’s by t... More
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2011-11-09 19:37:09 UTC By T+L
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2010-11-08 18:15:59 UTC By T+L
When to Visit Kauai
December is a great time of year to visit Hawaii’s Garden Isle. Hit Pali Ke Kua beach (known to locals as Hideaways) on the island’s North Shore for its beauty, privacy (tucked und... More
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2010-03-15 17:45:24 UTC By T+L
Next great-value destination: Slovenia
This tiny, still off-the-beaten track nation nestled between Austria, Italy, Hungary, and Croatia has the best characteristics of its neighbors (vineyards, lakeside villages, histo... More
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2009-12-10 10:22:11 UTC By T+L
Tourist resources for Dublin
The main website for Dublin’s tourism board iswww.visitdublin.com; it lists lots of popular sights, attractions, and cultural happenings. For restaurant reviews and current local n... More
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2009-10-06 13:22:42 UTC By T+L
Build in jet-lag time into your itinerary
If you are investing in a fabulous luxury trip in a long haul destination, add a one or two night pre-stay so that you have time to recover from jet lag before the tour begins. It'... More
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2009-10-06 12:28:22 UTC By T+L
Set a site-limit
Don't try to squeeze in more than two sites in a given day. You'll end up feeling like you spend your time just driving and parking. -2009 A-List Agent Margot Cushing More
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2009-10-06 12:21:40 UTC By T+L
Hiking in Antigua
In Antigua, we recommend that our travelers wake up early to hike to Pacaya volcano as the morning dusk accentuates the lava rivers vibrant colors. -2009 A-List Agent Emmanual Burg... More
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2009-10-06 12:13:44 UTC By T+L
Galapagos by air
The Galapagos Islands can be explored by land and by boat, but we would also include a private aerial sightseeing tour which allows you to really appreciate the diverse topography ... More
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2009-10-06 12:11:46 UTC By T+L
On your flight to Fernando de Noronha, sit on the left
On the flight to Fernando de Noronha you have an amazing view of the archipelago if you sit on the left side of the plane. -2009 A-List Agent Emmanuel Burgio More
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2009-10-05 16:23:19 UTC By T+L
Best way to explore Mexico's Riviera Nayarit mangrove swamps
A motorboat ride with Tour of the Jungle ($37 per boat) is the best way to explore the mangrove swamps. More
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2009-03-24 16:33:08 UTC By T+L
Etiquette for visiting Istanbul's mosques
When you’re staying in a city that has more than 2,000 religious sites, knowing proper etiquette is advisable. According to Gazi Erdem, attaché for religious affairs at the Turkish... More
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2008-12-01 10:19:42 UTC By T+L
Watching your wallet in Rome – figuratively and literally
No visit to Rome should be a litany of admission-charging sights or expensive restaurants, especially in the age of the weak dollar. Besides a few key museums, most of Rome’s great... More
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2008-12-01 10:10:49 UTC By T+L
Where to find panoramic views of Quito, Ecuador
Quito’s gondola, the TelefériQo, whisks passengers to the summit of the Pichincha volcano, on the western edge of the city. More
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2008-12-01 10:10:49 UTC By T+L
Visting Novgorod, Russia's Kremlin
The main attraction inside Novgorod's kremlin walls is the Cathedral of St. Sophia. Visit the tourist office to book a guided English-language tour of the old walled city. More
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2008-12-01 10:10:35 UTC By T+L
Seeing Rotterdam by water taxi
Central Rotterdam is compact and easily explored by foot or public transportation—but the most thrilling way to do it is by water taxi. More
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2008-12-01 10:10:19 UTC By T+L
Visiting wineries in Languedoc-Roussillon, France
When visiting wineries in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, book appointments in advance. More
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2008-12-01 10:10:10 UTC By T+L
Best way to see Vieques' Bioluminescent Bay
Opt for a kayak through the bioluminescent bay in lieu of the touristy boat trips. More
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2008-12-01 10:09:48 UTC By T+L
Prepare to walk on small Greek islands
Cars are forbidden on Spetses and Monemvasía; expect to do most of your exploring on foot. More
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2008-12-01 10:09:03 UTC By T+L
Scenic route to Montauk, Long Island, NY
For a more scenic route, when driving to Montauk, detour onto the Old Montauk Highway in Napeague. More
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2008-12-01 10:09:02 UTC By T+L
Look for cloud systems while you fly
Watch the Clouds. You don’t just have to look down. Some of the most interesting sights are meteorological—on any flight of more than a few hours, you’re bound to witness at least ... More
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2008-12-01 10:09:01 UTC By T+L
Plot your flight to calculate views in advance
Plot your course. Type your route into Google Earth for a virtual flyover, and you’ll get a rough idea of what’s in store. The website fboweb.com generates Google Earth views of ex... More
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2008-12-01 10:09:01 UTC By T+L
Keep track of your location in flight
Pack your laptop. For the sake of knowing exactly what I’m looking at, I like to bring a computer with flight-planning software that electronically plots a route from origin to des... More
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2008-12-01 10:09:01 UTC By T+L
Look for landmarks from the plane
Look for landmarks. If a river is so big that its width is discernible from 30,000 feet, the chances are good that you’ve heard of it. Shorelines are easy to decipher. Flights betw... More
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2008-12-01 10:09:01 UTC By T+L
Locate landmarks in-flight
Ask the captain. When you see something remarkable and can’t figure out what it is, flag down a flight attendant, who will probably go ask the captain, who will probably be thrille... More
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2008-12-01 10:09:00 UTC By T+L
Great reference for in-flight sightseeing
Do a little research. The more you know, the more you’ll see. A superb reference is America from the Air by Daniel Mathews and James S. Jackson, which includes annotated aerial pho... More
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