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The 411 on Spain's Paradores: Stay Like a King For a Pauper’s Price

In Spain, staying in former castles, monasteries and palaces is very much possible, even if you don't have the largest budget. Intrigued? Here’s the 411 on staying in Spain’s often affordable government-run hotel chain.

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Italy's Best Kept Secret: Road Tripping Through Abruzzo, the Region Tourists Forgot

In a place like Italy, awash with tourism down to its tippy toes, finding an undiscovered corner doesn’t come easy. But with a little effort and a little research, it is possible. Instead of heading to the coast like most travelers, venture to the heart and center of the country.

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A Handy Guide to the Absolute Must-Do Hike in Every State

Each state boasts several distinctive hikes, ones that make that piece of the United States pie truly unique. Grab your hiking boots and head for these must-do hikes in every state that range from quick one milers to longer, multi-day treks.

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Count 'Em: The Best Souvenirs From All 50 States

Snow globes and t-shirts are fine for showing friends and relatives you're thinking about them and wish they were there, but souvenirs with staying power are unique to the destination. If you're planning a trip around the United States, pick up something that really exemplifies the location. From...

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4 Celebrity Homes You Can Actually Rent

Vacations are for living how the other half does and in today's wacky world of property rentals, resting your head on the same pillow as a former legend isn’t out of the realm of possibilities. Many celebrities open up their doors to travelers, so if you want to live out a long-awaited dream of s...

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Are You Brave Enough to Try the World's Most Disgusting Dishes?

All around the globe, people have developed signature dishes and foods unique to the destination. At the same time, some have taken “signature dish” a bit far, lending a certain stomach churning grossness in which some places are known.

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Can You Take The Heat? Denver’s Green Chile “Hot” Spots

A staple of Southwest cuisine, green chile has fast become a signature of Denver’s dining scene. Either served on it’s own or smothering – well – everything like a salsa of sorts, green chile is a rich, hearty stew made of chile peppers and other ingredients, often including pork, tomato, and oni...