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- America’s Favorite Cities
- 30 cities go head-to-head in T+L’s annual urban rumble. Vote for the best dining, shopping, nightlife, airports, people, and more.
Top U.S. Seaside Inns
- There’s nothing like falling asleep to the sound of the waves after a day by the sea. Whether it’s a Cape Cod hideaway or a cliffside Oregon retreat, T+L brings you our favorite places to stay from coast to coast.
America’s Best Summer Getaways
- Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a long road trip, find your perfect summertime spot for enjoying sun, sea, sand, or mountains.
America’s Top Summer Activities
- From free bike rentals to great crab shacks and the hottest arts festivals, T+L’s ultimate guide to summertime fun across America.
- 3 Southwestern Weekend Getaways
- The harsh-but-lively southern Arizona desert; the frontier in Nevada and Utah; the sprawling, craggy desert of mid–New Mexico.

Most Outrageous Hotel Concierge Requests
- From transporting tigers to carpeting beaches, hotel concierges from Miami to Macao have heard it all—and have tried to help.

The World’s Most Spectacular Tasting Rooms
- At these wineries, amazing views and innovative architecture are served alongside the local vintages.

The Best iPhone Apps for Travelers
- The latest crop of iPhone apps will help you book a flight, find a restaurant—and even light up a dark hotel room.

War Reporters’ Top Travel Secrets
- You don’t have to be on the front lines to benefit from these smart travel tips.

The World’s Top Biking Cities
- Dedicated lanes for two-wheelers, bicycle-friendly laws, and even free rides mean these spots are paradise for pedalers.

Best July 4th Fireworks
- Take a seat on Independence Day and crane your neck for America’s most spectacular fireworks displays.

America’s Best Ice Cream Shops
- Summer’s ultimate treat is served with old-world panache at these gourmet parlors.

America’s Best Little Beach Towns
- For travelers seeking casual retreats for sand and surf, these uncrowded and unpretentious spots from Florida to Hawaii make ideal (and affordable) trips.

Best Hotel Art Collections
- Skip the museums and spend the night at one of these art-filled hotels.
- Cape Town’s Rising Art Scene
- How does a place known for its beaches, mountains, and vineyards develop a progressive design scene? T+L looks at a collective of enterprising Cape Town locals who are turning this city into Africa’s creative capital.
- Exploring France’s Northern Coast
- Long a favored resort of the Parisian elite, the Côte Fleurie, on France’s northern coast, is shedding a bit of its formal reserve. T+L finds lively restaurants, endless beaches, and plenty of easygoing glamour.
- Northern India’s Cultural Tourism
- On a journey to Ladakh, in the shadow of the Himalayas, T+L uncovers a bold new model of cultural tourism. Is this what’s next for travel to India?
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