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48 Hours in Indianapolis

February 2, 2012

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48 Hours in Indianapolis

This weekend, the Super Bowl is putting the spotlight on the Circle City (that is, Indianapolis). But can this midwest mecca hold up as a destination year-round?

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Pacific Island Nations Now Offer Safe Haven for Sharks

December 23, 2011

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Pacific Island Nations Now Offer Safe Haven for Sharks

The Cook and Marshall Islands are putting a stop to shark finning — and gaining major tourism dollars.

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The Anti-New Year’s Eve

December 6, 2011

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The Anti-New Year’s Eve

Skip the crowds and the hangover. These five trips will start 2012 off right.

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Where to Stay and What to Drink in Oaxaca, Mexico

August 12, 2011

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Where to Stay and What to Drink in Oaxaca, Mexico

Oaxaca, the capital city of the eponymous Mexican state, is known for its art, cuisine, and spiritual traditions. Before heading south, consider our four favorite hotels and familiarize yourself with mezcal, Mexico's other agave-based spirit.

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Five Long-Distance Cycling Tours

August 10, 2011

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Five Long-Distance Cycling Tours

There's no finer way to explore the country than a multiday bike-camping tour. From Washington to North Carolina, here are our five favorite rides.

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Tackle the Backcountry, in Luxury

May 11, 2011

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Tackle the Backcountry, in Luxury

For your next five-star camping trip, pick a spot where all-inclusive means heli-skiing, hiking, and fly-fishing.

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Hitch a Ride on the High Seas

May 6, 2011

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Hitch a Ride on the High Seas

A chartered sailboat from Colombia to paradise passes through the eye of the storm.

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Pacific Time Warp

April 27, 2011

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Pacific Time Warp

This northern California coastal escape revives a depression-era oysterman’s dream.

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A New Boarding Mecca

January 28, 2011

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A New Boarding Mecca

Jackson Hole’s death-defying couloirs and thigh-high powder were the perfect raw material for the Stash, a recently opened 15-plus-acre snowboard park. Here are six highlights of what it has to offer.

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Bragging Rights, St. Moritz–Style

December 9, 2010

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Bragging Rights, St. Moritz–Style

Want to drink in the high life at a private club in the Swiss Alps? First you need to ride an ice track face-first at 65 mph.

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Classic American Retreats

September 2, 2010

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Classic American Retreats

For rustic comfort on a budget, you still can't beat a WPA lodge.

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Itinerary: Mexico’s Tequila Trail

July 15, 2010

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Hammocks, carnitas, and fresh fish tacos are just a few of the indulgences dotting the path of the world’s finest agave trek By Jason Fine The best way to get to the Tequila region, located in the state of Jalisco, is through Guadalajara, Mexico’s second-largest city. Stay a day or two — it’s a beautiful [...]

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Canada for Adrenaline Junkies

June 25, 2010

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Canada for Adrenaline Junkies

When you head north — and not just across the border, but well beyond the 49th parallel — the terrain becomes otherworldly. And the summer months are your only shot at this unspoiled wilderness.

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The Last Real Beach Town

June 18, 2010

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The Last Real Beach Town

A dozen years after finding a modern idyll, actor and writer ANDREW MCCARTHY heads back hoping to find his paradise unpaved.

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Race Across New Zealand: Map Details

April 29, 2010

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Day 1, Miles 0–2: “Just pin it, mate!” That was the best pre-race advice I received, and it came from Tom Butler, our host at the Grasmere Lodge (grasmere.co.nz). Don’t pace yourself off the start, he said. “Go hard, so you’re in one of the faster packs of cyclists.” Day 1, Miles 35–57: With 3,200 [...]

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