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Photo courtesy of iStock / BDphoto Frights await Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we’ll keep supporting the places that inspire us. Please check individual company websites for the latest updates. The United States is filled with purportedly haunted

Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we’ll keep supporting the places that inspire us. Hamburg, Germany’s dynamic culinary scene has been evolving rapidly in recent years, attracting the attention of food-loving locals and tourists alike. Across the city

If you want to bring a bit of autumnal flair to your table, nothing says fall feast like pumpkins! The pumpkin’s gorgeous orange hue makes any dish it’s added to as visually appealing as it is appetizing. Pumpkin pies, pumpkin spice, pumpkin soup – there are plenty of ways to enjoy this fruit. Since pumpkins

Photo courtesy of iStock / LordRunar America the Beautiful Katharine Lee Bates penned the poem “America the Beautiful” on a trip to the top of Pike’s Peak in Colorado Springs in 1893. But the poem that would later become an American anthem could have been written from so many other spectacular settings in the United

Oct. 12th, 2020 Kyoto Japan is the manifestation of what many sophisticated travelers think of when seeking out a fascinating travel destination. A rich culture based on thousands of years of traditions, natural beauty, and an endless list of UNESCO and sightseeing wonders. It is, in a word, magical. There is no better way to

Photo courtesy of Arlandis / Visit Valéncia Welcome to Valencia Move over Madrid and Barcelona. Spain’s third-largest city makes a case for being one of its most alluring. Equal parts historic and innovative, Valencia charms with its varied architecture, walkable old quarter, sun-kissed beaches and a calendar filled with travel-worthy events. Come along as we

Most people recognize the change of season when the days get shorter, the weather gets brisk and the leaves put on a colorful display. But for many food lovers, they know fall has arrived when seasonal ingredients are harvested, and their favorite autumnal dishes are on the menu. There are some local favorites that are

Exclusive Resorts Exclusive Resorts, the high end, arguably best known destination club, has been in existence since the early 2000’s. Founded by Brad and Brent Handler, two brothers who shared a vision of a better vacation, with a logical second home alternative after a less-than-ideal leisure experience in Hawaii, realized soon they had a powerful

In western Mexico where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, the coastline’s beauty is truly mesmerizing. Here in Los Cabos, many luxury resorts attract travelers throughout the year with gorgeous ocean views, upscale facilities and, of course, stunning beachfront locations on golden sand. The recently-opened Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is the luxury

Travel isn’t always cheap – sometimes it’s free! At least that can be the case for those who leverage the vast network of miles and points programs out there. Credit cards, frequent flyer programs and hotel loyalty clubs allow travelers to earn free or discounted travel, sometimes just with your everyday spending on gas, groceries

Photo courtesy of Joanne DiBona Far from the crowds During the spring and summer months, the ancient isle of Mykonos (one of the most popular of the Greek islands), becomes the playground for the world’s glitterati. However, once late autumn approaches, this mystical spot returns to its everyday life, offering the visitor a unique opportunity

Photo courtesy of Getty Images / fcafotodigital Add more grains to your diet Grains are a big part of our diet. In fact, grains used to be the foundation of the USDA Food Pyramid before it was replaced by the MyPlate system. For many, the diversity of grains doesn’t extend past cereals, oats, rice, and

Photo courtesy of Bergen Tourist Board / Lars Korvald Welcome to Bergen There’s a lot to love about Norway’s former capital, from its spectacular natural setting (surrounded by seven fjords and seven hills) to its rich cultural heritage. Come along as we take a closer look at what makes Bergen such an appealing destination. Photo

Photo courtesy of iStock / Lacheev There’s a world of gambling beyond Vegas Note from 10Best: Someday, we’ll all be ready to pack our suitcases again and head out on our next adventures. In the meantime, we’ll keep supporting the places that inspire us. Please check individual casino websites for the latest updates. The United States

Sep. 28th, 2020 Japan is a destination like no other with a rich culture and heritage built on thousands of years emperors, samurai, and geishas. Tokyo is akin to New York, London, or Paris and the financial, business, and brains, if you will, of Japan. To the south is Kyoto that could be referred to

Photo: Max Whittaker With its expansive beaches, enveloping Santa Ynez mountains, and year-round sunshine, no other United States locale so well mimics the aesthetic of the European Riviera. Hence Santa Barbara’s nickname, The American Riviera. And no other hotel in this elegant oceanfront hamlet so closely imitates the vibe and tenor of the Mediterranean as

Note from 10Best: This tour took place prior to the 2020 pandemic. Check with individual companies for the most up-to-date information. “So, the family patriarch or event host makes a toast while everyone stands with their vodka shots in hand, waiting for him to finish,” explains Mateusz Kołakowski, a tour guide for the Krakow arm

San Luis Obispo, once dubbed ‘the happiest place in America,’ finally has a hotel befitting its stature as home to one of California’s top-ranked higher learning institutions. Hotel San Luis Obispo, or Hotel SLO, a Piazza Hospitality boutique hotel, is sure to lure friends and family of Cal-Poly San Luis Obispo students, but the new stylish

Photo courtesy of iStock / sharrocks Tunnel vision We’ve all traveled through dark, boring tunnels, but these exceptional passages are a far cry from dull.  Here are 10 of the coolest tunnels around the world. Photo courtesy of iStock / Daniela Rodriguez Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel – Utah One of the nation’s most scenic tunnels can

Casa Palopó With travel rebounding, hotels and resorts are tailoring packages to a new ultra-private travel theme – the resort buyout. And for the ultimate private vacation experience where better to head than Guatemala’s only Relais & Châteaux property? Located around 90 miles from Guatemala City on the edge of Santa Catarina Palopó, one of 12 Mayan