Best beaches on Earth

There are an infinite number of beaches, so this year, to determine the best sandy spots, Travel + Leisure launched its first annual Best Beaches Survey—and asked savvy travelers to reveal their favorites. The list started [...]
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Sunny, affordable escapes for winter

(Photo: Panama City, FL via Shutterstock) MORE FROM SMARTER TRAVEL » 10 Amazing Overwater Bungalows You Can Sleep In  » Destinations to Watch in 2013  » Top Five Bargain Destinations for [...]
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Snowboarding losing popularity, while skiing heats up

Interest in snowboarding seems be cooling, while skiing is gaining in popularity. (Photo: Stockbyte) Is snowboarding no longer cool? A recent article from The New York Times explains that the sport is "sputtering [...]
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World's coolest futuristic buildings

Zooming around with jet packs and living in rocket-shaped buildings seemed our destiny during the space-age-obsessed 1950s and '60s. With civilian space travel now nearly a reality, how do today's starry-eyed architects [...]
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Memorable places to propose

Bungee-jumping in Queenstown, Australia, is a thrilling way to propose. (Photo: Rolf_52/Shutterstock) MORE from USNews.com » Best Wine Vacations » Best Honeymoon Destinations » Most Affordable Honeymoons [...]
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World's most romantic islands

Bora Bora was voted the most romantic island in the world. (Photo: Thinkstock.com) MORE from Travel+Leisiure » World’s Most Romantic Hotels » Best Italian Restaurants in the U.S. » Best [...]
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America’s most romantic restaurants

Forget the clichés. Truly romantic restaurants focus on what’s important: stellar food and wine, well-trained staff, and an atmosphere that makes you want to linger. MORE FROM TRAVEL + LEISURE » America’s [...]
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