15 Best Places to Visit in Ivory Coast

Grand-Bassam, Ivory Coast

From the soaring grass-clad mountains of Mount Nimba in the north to the lagoons and roaring Atlantic waves of the south, the mist-topped rainforests where chimps live in the west to the sweeping plantations of cocoa and plantains in the east, the Ivory Coast represents one seriously huge slab of West Africa. Yes, the nation’s …

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15 Best Things to Do in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Mayreau

Scattered out in the midst of the south-eastern Caribbean in an array of sparkling bays and cacti-topped cays, St. Vincent and the Grenadines have long represented a picture of quintessential exoticism and laid-back Carib living. Largely off the tourist map, this archipelago of small islets and rocks boasts a long history of French and English …

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15 Best Romantic (Weekend) Getaways in Tennessee

The Carnegie Hotel and Spa

Tennessee: the land of iconic music, strong whiskey, and legendary barbeque. Whether you’re native to Tennessee or looking for a Southern escape to swoon your sweetheart, you better get those cowboy boots on and get ready for a weekend in the heart of Dixie Land. Check out our list of the top 15 destinations for …

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15 Best Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands

The Baths at Virgin Gorda, BVI

From the boulder-spattered beaches of Virgin Gorda to the hidden smuggler and onetime pirate coves of great big Tortola Island, the secluded sands of pretty Jost Van Dyke to the reefs and lobster gardens of Anegada, the British Virgin Islands (that’s just the BVI for short) are a picture of the pristine and paradisiacal Caribbean …

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15 Best Things to Do in Trinidad and Tobago

Goat Island and Little Tobago

Off-the-beaten-track Trinidad and Tobago is an interesting little place. Unlike many of its Caribbean neighbors, this duo of mineral-rich, oil-heavy islets close to the coast of Venezuela does not depend on tourists for survival. Yes, there are palm-fringed beaches and luxurious hotel resorts; there are misty rainforests and breath-taking tropical jungles, soaring mountain ranges and …

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15 Best Places to Visit in Israel

Tel Aviv

Israel is a complex, intriguing, and significant state to visit no matter your background. The region draws travelers worldwide who come out of interest, religious pilgrimage, or to simply have a luxurious vacation. From desert to sea, Israel is anything but boring. Those who visit gain a deeper understanding of life in one of the …

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15 Best Things to Do in Montserrat

Soufriere Hills Volcano

The scarred island of Montserrat has endured more volcanic eruptions than any other in the region in modern times. A huge chunk on the southern edge of this small speck in the midst of the Lesser Antilles chain is still demarked by an exclusion zone, deemed too unsafe for both travelers and locals. The cause? …

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15 Best Lakes in New Jersey

Merrill Creek Reservoir

Though New Jersey might not be the first place you think of when you consider great states for visiting lakes, it does in fact offer a variety of options that are both clear and ready to be explored. From the lakes in the north with close proximity to New York City, all the way to …

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15 Best Swimming Holes in Arizona

Bull Pen, Camp Verde

The sunny southwestern state of Arizona is home to The Grand Canyon; the cactus filled Sonoran Desert and the rugged red scenery of the aptly named Red Rock State Park. There’s a meteor crater that defies belief and scenery fit for any western movie. Clearly, there are many reasons to visit and holidays can be …

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15 Best Things to Do in Bregenz (Austria)

Bregenz Promenade

Bregenz is the capital of the Vorarlberg state in western Austria and lies on the shores of the immense freshwater body, Lake Constance (Or Bodensee in German). This charming town has many fantastic sights and a great deal to offer in terms of tourism and activities. From the wonderful promenade, to the intriguing Vorarlberg Museum …

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