Best vacations for chocolate lovers
Vacations are a chance to indulge—and what better way to truly treat yourself than with chocolate? You can even plan an entire trip around pure, cacao-infused bliss.
Fodor'sAmerica’s best apple pies are worth a special trip
From totally traditional versions with cinnamon-spiced apples to variations made rich with caramel, here are the country’s most delicious apple pies.
Food & WinePublic Records Posted Online for Anyone to See
Did you know that public records are posted online and can be viewed by anyone in seconds? Marriages, divorces, bankruptcies, etc. Search anyone.
AdChoices Instant CheckmateSponsoredA higher calling: Flickr photo of the day
We’ve all been there. First there’s the idiotic ringtone, which wasn’t silenced before the service started. We glance at our phone, knowing the caller must have an emergency, in light of where we are. Embarrassment commingles with anxiety and we hurriedly excuse ourselves from the solemn ceremony.…
CompassFive Miles Up: Chef Edward Lee travels out of the kitchen and into the wild
While toiling over Thanksgiving dinner, fantasies of exotic getaways often strike, as does this thought – where do professional chefs vacation? We checked in with Edward Lee, chef/owner of Louisville restaurants 610 Magnolia and MilkWood. His packed schedule has included stints on “Iron Chef…
CompassNov. 26, 1789: Washington declares first national day of thanksgiving
Thanksgiving wasn’t always the fourth Thursday of November. While the holiday has roots dating back to the Pilgrims and post-harvest celebrations, it wasn’t until the late 17th century that a Thanksgiving-style holiday became customary throughout New England. In 1777, the Continental Congress – a…
CompassColorado dominates top US ski destinations ranking
Colorado has emerged as the top ski destination in the US according to readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, who gave the St. Regis Aspen Resort top marks for its ”gilded age” grandeur, butler service and stunning setting.
AFP Relax NewsDavid Beckham to help develop resort properties in Asia
David Beckham has been tapped to serve as a consultant and partner in the development of Las Vegas Sands properties in Singapore and the gaming capital of the world, Macao. Announced out of Macao, the partnership will see Beckham, described as a tastemaker, lend his expertise in developing dining,…
AFP Relax NewsTop 10 Hotels Under $150 in the U.S
Want to stretch your hotel dollars? Check in to the Top 10 Hotels Under $150 in the U.S., courtesy of GAYOT.com.
GayotExploring these canal cities is best done by boat
The way you maneuver around a city can be just as memorable as the sights you’re trying to get to. Streets are so done. Leave your car behind and explore these destinations where waterways are an essential part of the scenery. Venice, Italy Any criticisms of Serenissima—the sinking, the smell, the…
CompassIndustry never looked so pretty: Flickr photo of the day
The Oriental elegance of the scenery around the Bongnam Reservoir belies the fact that it is in the heart of one of South Korea’s busiest industrial cities, Changwon. The eighth most populous city in the country is blessed with geography that favors plenty of water. In 1974, a bureaucratic…
CompassBest ski resorts for non-skiers
Not all of us like to spend the day on the snow. But these renowned ski resorts offer alternative options as exciting as careening down an icy slope in subzero temperatures.
CompassNov. 25, 1952: ‘The Mousetrap’ opens its ongoing London run
Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” has been a staple of London theater and a major tourist draw since it first opened in 1952. The murder mystery with a twist ending has been performed more than 25,000 times in London alone, and its 61-year continuous run will be hard for any other play to match.…
CompassThe best and worst airlines for holiday travel
The holiday air travel season is about to begin. And if you want to have a stress-free trip, the best advice we can give is to fly west.
ForbesHotel group Relais & Chateaux jumps on private accommodation trend
Just off to the side of Paris’s only chateau hotel, overshadowed by the grandeur of the main house, sits an inconspicuous little villa that offers a private luxury sanctuary far from the prying eyes of nosy hotel neighbors and busy hotel lobby traffic. The separate pavilion is one of 85 villas in…
AFP Relax NewsHow Cruise Lines Fill All Those Unsold Cabins?
(California) The travel industry's best kept secret is out. (HINT: You will want to book a cruise after reading this...) See How!
AdChoices VacationsToGoSponsoredExpo 2020 city-host to be chosen Wednesday
Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Brazil will find out Wednesday whether their chosen cities have been selected to host the 2020 World Expo. Brazil, which is already gearing up to welcome the World Cup next year and the Olympic Games in 2016, has put forward its most populous city Sao…
AFP Relax NewsOrlando’s Most Amazing Hotel Pools
Orlando's coolest hotel pools just may make your kids forget the theme parks.
MinitimeTop 10 Romantic Hotels in Tuscany
What better way to celebrate your love than to whisk that special someone off to a Tuscany hideaway? Check out GAYOT.com's Top 10 Romantic Hotels in Tuscany.
GayotInaugural Made in the South festival coming to Charleston
It’s going to be a celebration of all things Southern as Garden & Gun magazine holds the first Jubilee: Made in the South Weekend festival on the grounds of Charles Towne Landing in Charleston, S.C., on Dec. 6-8. One- to three-day passes are available, which provide access to a range of culinary…
CompassCarrying a big stick: Flickr photo of the day
These Balinese Girl Guides (Scouts) are out for a happy hike on a Saturday afternoon. Not everyone gets a stick, just the leaders who will protect the others if the need arises. Gerakan Pramuka (the national scouting organization of Indonesia) came to Indonesia in 1912 while it was still under…
CompassAmerica’s 8 Best Hotels for Afternoon Tea
Taking afternoon tea at a luxurious hotel is quite a posh indulgence. For about hour-and-a-half, you can sit in lavish surroundings, sip fine teas, and nosh on finger foods — all for a relatively nominal fee. In short, it’s one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. And that’s exactly why you…
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