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How to make the most of Nashville if you don't like country music

Country music’s not everyone’s cup of sweet tea...

Country music’s not everyone’s cup of sweet tea. And while it would be hard to avoid that particular chicken pickin’ sound while in town (it’ll greet you at the airport, for one thing), with a little planning and know-how, having a good time in Nashville doesn't have to involve an appreciation for steel guitars and Kenny Rogers. The Frist, Nashville's premier art museum. Image by Ed Uthman / CC BY-SA 2...

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Exploring the real-life locales from the 2018 Oscars

A stylized vision of Baltimore. The colorful Land of the Dead. The ‘Midwest of California’. These are just a few of the places audiences were transported to in the films slated to be honored at the 90th Academy Awards. Not satisfied with merely viewing these locales on the silver screen? Read on for our guide to the places that inspired these films, as well a few filming locations you can visit in-person...

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Ten places to grab lunch on a budget in Oaxaca

If you've never tried comida corrida, you're in for a treat. You might be asking, what is comida corrida? Well, it's an affordable lunchtime option served at restaurants all over Mexico sometimes called menu del dia. You'll often find the meal's several small courses posted on signboards or on a chalkboard on the restaurant wall...

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Where to find accessible Florida adventures

Dolphins, gators and fish, oh my! Welcome to sunny Florida, where these animals and more are as abundant as the UV rays...

Dolphins, gators and fish, oh my! Welcome to sunny Florida, where these animals and more are as abundant as the UV rays. When people think about adventure in Florida, the activities that come to mind may not sound very accessible to people who use wheelchairs or have limited physical abilities. But fear not. Lying on the beach, deep sea fishing and even snorkeling are in the cards for every Florida visitor, if you pick the right spots...

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Learning as you go: American family adventures

Watching your kids ‘ride the bull’ through whitewater for the first time, or ‘cowgirl up’ after bouncing off a horse, is the stuff of family memories...

Watching your kids ‘ride the bull’ through whitewater for the first time, or ‘cowgirl up’ after bouncing off a horse, is the stuff of family memories. So, too, is learning something – how to navigate waters, harness wind, or find balance on uneasy terrain – in the natural elements of a place...

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How to plan the perfect wedding abroad

It might not seem like it at first, but planning a destination wedding needn’t take any more effort than organising one at home...

It might not seem like it at first, but planning a destination wedding needn’t take any more effort than organising one at home. Having recently returned from my own four-day celebration abroad, I can say with confidence that it can actually be easier... Here are some key destination wedding planning tips I picked up along the way...

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A day on Isla Mujeres: a vacation from your vacation

Less than 10 miles off the coast of Cancún, Mexico, the tiny island of Isla Mujeres beckons travelers with its island charm...

Less than 10 miles off the coast of Cancún, Mexico, the tiny island of Isla Mujeres beckons travelers with its island charm. Those who cross the small stretch of the turquoise sea for a day trip will light upon wild cliff sides, endless stretches of palm trees, a vibrantly colored town, streetside coconut carts and one of the world’s most beautiful beaches...

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SoCal with kids: where to find family fun in Orange County

Orange County, California is a natural with kids. Theme parks like Disneyland are a stone's skip away from 42 miles of glistening beaches and some surprising pockets of sophistication...

Orange County, California is a natural with kids. Theme parks like Disneyland are a stone's skip away from 42 miles of glistening beaches and some surprising pockets of sophistication. And up and down this bridge between Los Angeles and San Diego, hotels let you tailor your stay to your taste and budget. Here are some of the best OC activities that can be enjoyed with kids of all ages...

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Must-visit African American landmarks in Philadelphia

Since Philadelphia formerly served as the nation’s capital, the story of the founding fathers is often the core lesson that visitors take away...

Since Philadelphia formerly served as the nation’s capital, the story of the founding fathers is often the core lesson that visitors take away. There is, however, a narrative of equal importance to remembering and preserving American history here: the legacy of African Americans and their contributions to the city’s cultural fabric...

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Getting into the spirit: where to sample the world’s top tipples

Wine has long been a draw for travellers the world over, and we’ve all seen the recent rise in craft-beer tourism, but now travel in search of supreme spirits is booming and with good reason...

Wine has long been a draw for travellers the world over, and we’ve all seen the recent rise in craft-beer tourism, but now travel in search of supreme spirits is booming and with good reason. Let’s face it, to really appreciate a peaty whisky or honey-smooth tawny port, you need to taste them at the source – shaken or stirred with a splash of history and a squeeze of local culture...

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Where to go in March

By March, spring is stirring across the northern hemisphere, thawing a number of high-profile destinations from their chilly, off-peak periods – with the added bonus that the crowds have yet to arrive. Meanwhile, in the southern hemisphere the mercury is starting to slide in the opposite direction, attracting thrill-seekers and bargain hunters for low-season adventures...

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Waterworlds: nine great wetlands for watching wildlife

Wetlands are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet...

Wetlands are among the most biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet. As well as being a refuge for wildlife, they provide food – including rice, a staple for around half the world's population – fuel, filter water and act as storm buffers. In the last century, the world lost about half its wetlands due to drainage for agriculture or construction; over-fishing, poaching and pollution from increasing human populations also pose a threat...

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How to have a romantic trip with kids in tow

Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too...

Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too. If a willing babysitter is a distant fantasy, or you just don’t fancy leaving the kids at home while you jet off to exotic climes, it’s still possible to sneak a little honeymoon vibe into your family trip. Here’s how...

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Carnaval de Québec: frigid fun in French Canada

In Québec City, the capital of French Canada, winters are ridiculously long (it can snow anytime from October to May) and residents have learned to make the most of the bone-numbing cold...

In Québec City, the capital of French Canada, winters are ridiculously long (it can snow anytime from October to May) and residents have learned to make the most of the bone-numbing cold. The result? Carnaval de Québec, an exuberant 17-day fête of winter’s deep freeze in January or February, billed as the world’s largest winter celebration. Here's how to make the most of this frigid festival. Bonhomme, in front of his ice castle...

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Lonely Planet’s little black book of amazing destinations

A sublime sunset view, a wild off-road adventure: these are the moments that turn our escapes into love affairs for a new locale...

A sublime sunset view, a wild off-road adventure: these are the moments that turn our escapes into love affairs for a new locale. And while there may be myriad cities on your bucket list befitting a fleeting holiday romance, what about the destinations we choose to make a long-term commitment to? We often have a love-hate relationship with the cities we live in...

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An island-hopper's guide to archipelagos of adventure

The word ‘archipelago’ comes from the Greek ‘arkhi’ (chief) and ‘pegalos’ (sea). Originally, it was a name only for the Aegean Sea, that island-speckled spur of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey. Now, the word describes any chain of islands – but just as it did when Odysseus supposedly set sail from Troy to explore the original, the thought of hopping from one island to another still stokes a sense of wanderlust...

North America travel tips & articles

How to make the most of Nashville if you don't like country music

Exploring the real-life locales from the 2018 Oscars

Ten places to grab lunch on a budget in Oaxaca

Where to find accessible Florida adventures

Learning as you go: American family adventures

How to plan the perfect wedding abroad

A day on Isla Mujeres: a vacation from your vacation

SoCal with kids: where to find family fun in Orange County

Must-visit African American landmarks in Philadelphia

Getting into the spirit: where to sample the world’s top tipples

Where to go in March

Waterworlds: nine great wetlands for watching wildlife

How to have a romantic trip with kids in tow

Carnaval de Québec: frigid fun in French Canada

Lonely Planet’s little black book of amazing destinations

An island-hopper's guide to archipelagos of adventure

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