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When fire tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris, centuries of history that had survived revolution, two world wars, and natural disasters was swept from existence. It was a reminder that our most precious constructions can vanish before our eyes. Here is a look at 11 of the world's most majestic cathedrals and why you shouldn't wait to see them.

We help you understand vaccine passports, how do they function, and where you can expect to need one. This is our explainer on the COVID-19 vaccine passport.

Looking for the hottest places to visit in New York? Want to find where all the cool kids go to take selfies and be seen? Here we're recommending New York's top-9 internet-famous check-in spots. These are the places that will set your followers abuzz. Take a look!

Sometimes the allure of a far flung destination is overpowering. Perhaps it’s the romance of Paris, or walking past grand cathedrals in Rome. Maybe you long for Spanish culture in Valencia, or would like nothing more than raising a stein in a German beer hall. Great European cities captivate a traveler’s imagination. For many of us, however, life and responsibilities have an unfortunate tendency to intrude. The realities of traveling to Europe, dealing with flight tickets, language barriers, unfamiliar customs…it can seem too much. Fortunately there is plenty Old World charm available in North America. We’ve searched the continent for those places you could easily mistake as having been transplanted wholesale. Come along on our journey to the 10 places in North America that feel exactly like Europe.

A staycation! A chance to take the mundane things you do every day and turn them into something Instagram-worthy. The morning beauty routine? Make it a spa extravaganza. Dinner for two? How about a locally-sourced, sustainable dining experience? Come along as we look at ways to bring some much-needed enjoyment to 2020. These are our suggestions for creating the perfect staycation.

In honor of #IWD21, we are celebrating stories from female travelers that have completely redefined the landscape of adventure through their own courageous acts of exploring new lands with curiosity and bravery. One of our favorite stories is the one from Kim Lumelius, a passionate travel girl from Germany who has traveled all over the world on 4 wheels. Lutzi, her wheelchair and travel buddy, means freedom and independence for her. And as a travel blogger (@Wheeliewanderlust), she writes her content around the idea of barrier-free travel, including detailed information about destinations and activities as well as helpful tips for travel planning.

Holidays tend to be joyous affairs. Holidays dot our calendars and help us mark the progress of time. In this guide, we are taking a look at major holidays in the United States. Here is your guide to federal holidays in the United States for the remainder of 2021.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens are essentially a family attraction, but anyone who enjoys interacting with animals would appreciate the place. Sarasota has been a favorite of the natives of Florida since 1939 and homes more than 200 exotic native animals. Sarasota is spread over 10 acres of jungle trails and tropical vegetation. It serves as the perfect habitat with large spaces for the animals and birds to coexist. At the Sarasota Jungle Gardens, they strive to create the perfect ecosystem for the animals to thrive in.

Washington D.C. is replete with monuments and memorials dedicated to both American and world historical figures and events. This is your guide to making the most of your next visit to the District with a monuments and memorials walking tour.

Spring is a joyous time. Lands cast off winter’s shadow and a remarkable flowering begins. In North America, spring heralds a curious annual migration. College students flock in large numbers from campuses across the cold north to more southerly latitudes. Buoyed by copious amounts of sunshine and (more often than not) alcohol, they shed their outer garments. Clad only in scant attire, they congregate in large numbers on beaches and in resorts. For roughly two weeks typically in mid- to late-March, the spectacle that is Spring Break unfolds in cities and towns from Cancun to Myrtle Beach. If you’re wondering how best to observe the varying levels of debauchery for yourself, we’ve put together this handy travel guide profiling 20 popular Spring Break destinations. Alongside perennial favorites we throw in several places you might not expect. We think you’ll enjoy this look at the top Spring Break destinations for 2020.

Hawaii is America’s tropical paradise. With lush green landscapes, black volcanic beaches, and world class surf breaks, it’s an all-around ideal destination. We’ve put together this short guide looking at COVID-19 travel requirements and the top-5 best things to do in Hawaii for 2021.

Heading to the Big Apple and wondering how you're going to get around? Check out our handy guide to public transportation options in America's biggest city. Plus learn about the new Moynihan Train Hall.

This year, if you're looking for places with world-class runs and plenty of in-town entertainment, we've got you covered. In this updated essay we're taking a look across the United States to bring you the best of the best. These are the top American ski towns that will delight even non-skiers.

Yosemite National Park is the most visited national park in the western United States Different from the National Park with unique landscape in the southwest, Yosemite attracts tourists from all over the world by its mountains and rivers, lush forests, jagged cliffs carved by glaciers and rippling waters. When winter comes, Yosemite turns into a bright, clean white canvas.

Thanksgiving 2020 is quickly approaching. This special holiday is celebrated throughout the United States and marks a largely sanitized account of the founding of Plymouth Colony in 1620. Though other cultures also celebrate Thanksgiving Days, we’re focusing here on the North American variant. Thanksgiving is traditionally a time for gathering together with friends and family and sharing a hearty meal. In this short guide, we profile some Thanksgiving traditions and explore some fun travel destinations. Find out where to go for Thanksgiving 2020 and discover some great ideas for your family’s Thanksgiving vacation.

Fremont Street Experience: a trip to Las Vegas or simply Vegas is incomplete without it. Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, it is one of the most happening places in the city and attracts people of all ages from near and far. Located a few miles away from the Las Vegas Strip, the downtown happens to be the oldest part of the city. It is the original gambling district and a historic center that attracts people of all ages.

Want to find the best California Burrito? Check out San Diego's top 10 burritos. Californians love burritos and the variety of burrito changes from city to city, while the essence remain the same. For example, the burrito culture in San Diego is very different from that of San Francisco. Along with the pristine sea beaches, awesome weather you must also come to San Diego for its stellar burritos and try out one or more places in this list of San Diego's top 10 burritos.

Best seafood buffet in vegas! Best buffet for family in vegas! Buffet with the most variety choice in vegas! How to choose the buffet with limited budget? Where could you taste the best dessert on the Strip? We will take you through 12 best buffet in Las Vegas to hit up while you are vacationing in Sin City.

The shows in Las Vegas have been the top reasons for people to go to this insanely exciting city. O” by Cirque du Soleil, Absinthe the Acrobats, VEGAS! The Show, you name it! The 1990s brought new genres to Las Vegas, as circus performers, magicians, and even a group of blue men captured the imagination of people through their beautiful creations. The city started welcoming top entertainers like the Backstreet Boys, Cher, and Enrique Iglesias in the early 2000s and the city has never lost its energy since then. The electronic dance music and the various acrobatic and imaginative performances entirely changed the city to become the glamorous and rich entity it is now.

The holidays are a time for decorative lights. Zoo lights are great because they combine two things we really enjoy: holiday lights and the zoo! In this article, we’re taking a look at some major zoos around the country and bringing you the best holiday light shows we could find.

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With traditional Thanksgiving travel arrangements upended, there’s a surprising silver lining in the chance to rethink Thanksgiving as travel vacation holiday. If you’re kicking around the idea of a Thanksgiving vacation, this short article is geared especially for you. We’re profiling some great US travel destinations where you can relax this holiday and not feel like you’re missing all the things that make Thanksgiving such a special time of year.

The United States is blessed with incredible natural landscapes. America’s National Park Service operates and maintains some of the best national parks in the world. Here we’re highlighting five special parks where you can enjoy spectacular vistas, soaring waterfalls, stunning geysers, or powerful volcanoes. There is truly something for everyone in the American wilderness. Come discover the best times to visit the top-5 US national parks.

Here is our list of the top 20 best things to do in NYC. Buckle up as we head uptown, downtown, and all around to explore the Big Apple. 1. Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island 2. Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park 3. Empire State Building 4. Grand Central Terminal 5. Chrysler Building 6. Central Park 7. Metropolitan Museum of Art 8. American Museum of Natural History 9. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 10. Times Square Other trendy things to do in New York City 11. Tenement Museum NYC 12. NoLIta and SoHo 13. 9/11 Memorial 14. The High Line 15. The Flatiron Building 16. New York Public Library 17. 6 1/2 Avenue 18. New York City Ferry 19. Riverside Church and Grant’s Tomb 20. Roosevelt Island

2019 Top-10 Things to do in Las Vegas 1. Las Vegas Strip 2. Fremont Street Experience 3. Red Rock Canyon 4. Hoover Dam 5. Lake Mead National Recreation Area 6. Grand Canyon National Park 7. National Atomic Testing Museum 8. Bellagio Hotel and Casino 9. The Mirage 10. Las Vegas Shows 11. Death Valley 12. The Venetian and the Palazzo 13. Caesars Palace 14. The Neon Museum 15. Stratosphere Tower 16. Seven Magic Mountains 17. Akhob 18. Dig This 19. Pinball Hall of Fame 20. The High Roller

Cities are wonderfully dynamic places. Bright lights, people doing interesting things, a new cultural experiences on every corner. Urban centers are arguably humanity’s greatest invention. When we think of cities in the United States, the usual suspects of course spring to mind. , , . But what of those cities with a forward-thinking outlook? Places where people seem eager to break new ground, plac

In the mid-1800s when a group of influential Californians visited the Yosemite scenic area, they were so amazed by what they saw, they persuaded President Abraham Lincoln to grant the area protected status on June 30, 1864, even as the US Civil War raged in the east.

Set in the western United States, Yellowstone is recognized as the world’s first national park. Its grandeur is synonymous with natural wonder. Due to its history and popularity, Yellowstone has a full-range of amenities and facilities, allowing it to cater to anyone from novice travelers to hearty backwoods enthusiasts. The problem at Yellowstone is not what to see, but how best to see it. The following provides a generalized travel plan, which readers should expand upon to suit their individual tastes.

For many 2019 is a year of promise. Maybe you intend to start that new job. Maybe it’s the year you get the promotion you deserve. Perhaps 2019 is the year you add to your family or, maybe it’s time to start a family of your own. Whatever the case may be, let’s hope 2019 is your best year yet! To help get things started, we’ve been thinking about places with inspiring stories of their own. Places where 2019 is also going to be special. The result is our list of the top-5 destinations for the first half of 2019. It’s a year of promises and new beginnings!

As the undisputed granddaddy of theme parks, Disneyland Resort has been leading the way since 1955, inviting visitors to spend the day in the ultimate land of make-believe. What's the spotlights you cannot miss in these Disneyland parks?