Category: Romantic Travel

This City Dethroned London as the Most-Visited in the World

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Written by Shannon McMahon @ SmarterTravel

When it comes to the world’s most popular destinations, two travel hubs have been in a tug-of-war match for the title of ‘most-visited’ over the past few years. While London took the top spot in TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice Awards this summer and was the most popular destination of 2015 and 2014 according to MasterCard’s Global Destination […]

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Now’s the Time to See the Northern Lights

Adventure Travel, daily daydream, luxury travel, offbeat travel, Outdoors, Romantic Travel, Travel

Written by Cielo Magaña @ SmarterTravel

This celestial phenomenon tops our bucket list for a reason. —Chelsea Bengier More from Jetsetter: 9 Gorgeous Paris Hotels Under $250 The Best Fall Beauty Picks 11 Place to See Before It’s Too Late This article was originally published by Jetsetter under the headline Now’s the Time to See the Northern Lights. It is reprinted […]

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9 Classic Weekend Getaways That Are Better in the Fall

Cities, Family Travel, festival, motel, Outdoors, Romantic Travel, special event, Travel

Written by Ashley Rossi @ SmarterTravel

It’s not just the cool weather and shoulder-season discounts that make fall such a good time of the year to travel—Columbus Day and Veteran’s Day let you stretch a few of your weekends into mini-vacations, too. But even when you don’t have three days to get away, you can still squeeze a weekend escape into […]

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8 Beer Festivals Worth Traveling for That Aren’t Oktoberfest

Arts & Culture, Cities, Outdoors, Romantic Travel, Travel, Travel Trends

Written by Shannon McMahon @ SmarterTravel

Munich’s beloved beer festival, Oktoberfest, draws millions of revelers from around the globe every year. The festivities make up the world’s biggest beer carnival—and like many things that have become the “world’s biggest,” much of its authenticity and charm has been lost to the onslaught of drunken tourists. Anyone who’s been to Munich for Oktoberfest […]

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Scenic Drives for Each U.S. Region

Active Travel, Adventure Travel, Arts & Culture, Cities, Family Travel, Historical Travel, National Park, Outdoors, Romantic Travel, Travel

Written by Patricia Magaña @ SmarterTravel

Fall is perhaps the best season to pack up the car and head out on a weekend drive so you can enjoy the season’s colors and flavors. Here are four road trip adventures, one for each U.S. quadrant, and be sure to peruse the listing at the story’s end for resources on finding peak-season foliage […]

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16 French Chateaux Straight Out of a Storybook

Arts & Culture, daily daydream, elite status, history, Romantic Travel, Travel

Written by Cielo Magaña @ SmarterTravel

There’s something about a French chateau that’s just so luxe—and romantic, and cozy, and magical… you get the picture. And we’ve found 16 chateau hotels across France that are honestly picture-perfect. So whether you’re considering a weekend in Paris, planning a trip to Provence, or just spending your time daydreaming about a luxurious France-inspired getaway, […]

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Where to Stay Now in California Wine Country

Adventure Travel, Arts & Culture, daily daydream, Romantic Travel, Travel

Written by Cielo Magaña @ SmarterTravel

We can’t think of a better way to while away time between bottle tastings than at the newest (or newly remodeled) sleeps in town. These 7 charming hotels have us itching for a Cali wine country vacation. —Lindsey Olander More from Jetsetter: The Dreamiest Islands in the USA America’s Best Wine Country Hotels The Best […]

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The Best Weekend Trips from LA

Adventure Travel, Arts & Culture, beach, Booking Strategy, daily daydream, offbeat travel, Romantic Travel, Travel

Written by Cielo Magaña @ SmarterTravel

Where else in the USA can you spend Saturday at the beach and Sunday skiing down a mountain?! Around LA, people, that’s where. Colleen Clark hits the road in search of the city’s best escapes. —Colleen Clark More from Jetsetter: 9 Ultimate Weekend Road Trips America’s Best Long Weekend Getaways 9 Reasons Why Summer in […]

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10 Insanely Affordable Destinations for Fall 2016

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Written by Ashley Rossi @ SmarterTravel

Nothing can stop summer from ending, but a trip to one of these affordable fall destinations can help ease the pain. From a South American hotspot with savings galore to a Caribbean island in its shoulder season, these are the kinds of places (and deals) that will have you packing your bags the minute the […]

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8 Places to Say Goodbye to Summer 2016

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Written by Shannon McMahon @ SmarterTravel

Another August means another summer drawing to a close, and pangs of desire for one last fair-weather trip. Late summer and early fall travel can be a science that’s hard to perfect, but do it right and you’ll find great shoulder-season deals in destinations perfect for one last warm-weather getaway. To find your ideal getaway, […]

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8 Rustic-Luxe Getaways We’re Crazy About

Adventure Travel, daily daydream, Family Travel, luxury travel, offbeat travel, Romantic Travel, Travel

Written by Cielo Magaña @ SmarterTravel

Sometimes, the great outdoors calls and we feel compelled to answer. Other times, we like to admire nature from afar, preferably from an antique velvet-upholstered chaise lounge. Here, 8 rustic-luxe hotels where it’s all about the mountain-meets-modern interiors and farm-style gourmet meals. —Chelsea Stuart More from Jetsetter: 10 Luxe Camping Retreats to Check Out this […]

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The Single Biggest Travel Mistake Americans Make Every Year

Active Travel, Adventure Travel, airport, Arts & Culture, beach, Booking Strategy, Business Travel, Cities, Family Travel, Money, Outdoors, Peer-to-Peer Travel, Romantic Travel, Travel, Travel Trends

Written by Shannon McMahon @ SmarterTravel

Every summer, Americans selectively schedule their vacation time, typically taking a week or two to get out and enjoy the sun or a dreamy, far-off destination. But as the midyear heat wanes and the holiday season approaches, more of us should assess the vacation days we’re not using—all 658 million of them. That’s how many […]

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7 Best Lisbon Hotels

Arts & Culture, Booking Strategy, Cities, elite status, Historical Travel, history, Romantic Travel, Travel, Travel Trends

Written by Cielo Magaña @ SmarterTravel

I recently had the pleasure of spending four magical days in Lisbon. It’s a vast, vertiginous metropolis best explored by foot or yellow cable car, but plenty can be gleaned about the culturally-rich capital through its hotels. Design-centric, food-driven and steeped in history, Lisbon’s accommodations are not unlike the city itself, which has quietly emerged […]

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