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6 Must-See Waterfall Hiking Destinations in California

Say sayonara to the West Coast drought and hello to gorgeous waterfall hikes in California this spring.

Haywood County Is a Mecca for Outdoor Enthusiasts

Haywood County is like the older, quirkier cousin of Gatlinburg, Asheville or Pigeon Forge — and you’ll be amazed at what you can find once you start looking. Its five mountain towns — Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Canton, and Clyde — are brimming with adventure opportunities that o...

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7 Ways the West Coast Really is the Best Coast (Especially in Winter!)

One could argue that regardless of which coast you visit -- east or west -- you'll never find yourself at a loss for a memorable vacation.

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California Road Trip: Surf and Ski in One Day

Where else but California would it be possible to spend the morning skiing and the afternoon surfing?

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8 Reasons You Need to Head to the Caribbean -- Stat

Newsflash: February is the perfect month to visit the Caribbean. For one thing, it's the dry season, so you can tuck away your rain boots, puffy vests and down jackets. A bikini, flip flops, hat, and sunscreen is all you need for a warm-weathered weekend. With an average water temperature of 79 d...

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The Mesmerizing Pink Sand Beaches of Bermuda

You’ve heard of white sand, black sand, and maybe even red or green sand, but Bermuda boasts something few other places on Earth can offer – pink sand beaches.

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The Other Blue Hole...Yes, We're Talking About Jamaica

Most everyone has heard of the Great Blue Hole in Belize, which is so big you can see it from space. What you may not know, is that several other blue holes exist around the world. Merely the name for a large marine cavern or sinkhole, blue holes have captivated travelers for years with their uni...

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The Caribbean Paradise You Didn't Know Existed and Never Thought to Visit (Until Now)

The Caribbean. Just saying those two words evokes images of paradise, beaches, beauty, and vacation. These islands are everyone’s idea of a dream holiday and with good reason. You may think you know all the hotspots, but there’s at least one you've likely overlooked.

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Great Blue Hole or Center of the Earth?

What's big and blue and thought to be a portal to the center of Earth? The Great Blue Hole of Belize, of course. A little over 40 miles from the mainland, this giant gaping hole in the ocean has been catching the eye of travelers, scientists and oceanographers around the world. Let's take a close...

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Beaches and Boutique Hotels Mean Living the Good Life in Costa Rica

What does “pura vida” mean? In its most basic form, the Costa Rica greeting means “pure life,” but the phrase extends well beyond literal translation. A cultural mindset that embodies the carefree spirit and optimistic attitude of the tiny Latin American nation, Costa Rica is a place people come ...