Nicaragua is a great place to learn to surf, but there’s plenty to keep you busy if that plan runs aground—from beachcombing to climbing volcanos to noshing ceviche.
The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, opened in 1955 will be closed on May 4 and eventually leveled to build more convention space. Photojournalist David Butow shot this series of pictures at the hotel on the week of April 19.
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The famed French winery, which made one of Thomas Jefferson’s favorite wines, will soon offer free tours of its new, starchitect-designed facilities.
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Batan island has a rugged beauty often compared to Scotland’s. But the local charm is the real draw.
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Sink your teeth into Venice on a cichetti crawl through the ancient city with Alle Testiere chef Bruno Gavagnin.
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How to pack for a year on the road in Africa and Asia with family.
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Instead of joining the work force after college, the author of “A Small Indiscretion” recklessly joined her friends on a round-the-world adventure that she’s still writing about today.
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The best places to eat, stay, shop and explore—on and off the Italian city’s canals.
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The Middle Seat: U.S. airlines’ shift to smaller, single-aisle jets for many domestic flights packs in first- and business-class seats but leaves fewer coach seats and cheap fares.
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As spring returns to Sweden’s capital, locals ferry off to favorite idylls like Utö and Finnhamn in the city’s sprawling archipelago.
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Once the snows melt and the lifts empty, ski towns—from Jackson Hole to Aspen—turn on a more affordable charm.
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Florida’s freshwater springs hold more than a few ancient secrets—and many a manatee. Come on in, the water’s fine.
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You haven’t really been on safari until you’ve gone toe-to-toe with a hippo.
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Panama City Beach, Fla., is clamping down on raucous spring-break festivities after recent shootings, but some businesses say officials may have gone too far.
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Weekend Investor: The market is heating up, but don’t be too quick to take the plunge. Here are issues to consider first.
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Maintaining an exercise routine while on the road requires determination, and advance planning.
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After months of snow and frigid temperatures, many Northeasterners are rewarding themselves with an Easter ski vacation.
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The Swedish author of “The Swimmer” spent almost a year in Syria as a teenager. Part of him never left.
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Teresa Norton, the founder of corporate-training firm Starmaker, shares a story about a memorable cab driver and offers other travel tips.
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Taking our cue from flirty birds and ardent bees, we’ve rounded up 50 things—from artichoke recipes to lawn games—to capture your fancy this season. Plus: a trip to Sweden’s islands, Gatsby-esque outdoor drapes and more.
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Next year, an early masterwork by the Catalan architect opens to the public for the first time—and the banking scion running it has surprising plans in store.
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A pedestrian-friendly zone in an otherwise gridlocked city, Mumbai’s Kala Ghoda district is transforming itself into a cultural destination, with art festivals, blue-chip galleries, new restaurants and boutiques.
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It can sometimes seem as though there’s scaffolding coming down every week on storefronts along Bree Street, unveiling buzzy new businesses behind spruced-up Victorian-era facades. This once-quiet stretch is suddenly South Africa’s hippest address, courtesy of a host of stylish restaurants and boutiques.
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Where to eat, sleep, shop and play in India’s capital city, with expert advice from writer William Dalrymple, fashion designer Manish Arora, curator Neha Kirpal and chef Ritu Dalmia.
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Top Warsaw hotels, museums, restaurants, shopping and more from Atelier Amaro chef Wojciech Amaro, designer Tomek Rygalik, filmmaker Katarzyna Adamik and curator Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett.
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Scott McCartney examines why food and drinks cost so much once you’re past security.
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In Houston, Bush Intercontinental and Hobby airports are swiftly expanding to compete for overseas travelers and drive down fares.
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Booking a flight gets more complicated with Expedia’s mergers and Google’s entry into the fray, Scott McCartney writes.
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New systems in bulky boxes eat away at the space in front of your seat, Scott McCartney reports.
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The Middle Seat: Scott McCartney breaks down the flights airlines are likeliest to spike first and the fastest ways to get where you’re going.
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The wineries, restaurants and unspoiled landscapes of the pocket-size valley are a sip away from San Francisco.
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Its angst-zapping beaches and smooth sailing—plus no shortage of rum creativity—make for an eminently manageable long Caribbean weekend.
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It's easy to fill a few days in the Rhode Island capital with vintage shopping, approachable art galleries and innovative food—that's affordable, too.
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An escape to the Emerald City doesn't have to be all about flannel and fleece—our whirlwind itinerary is full of art, cocktails, Asian fare and excellent views.
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Biscuits, barbecue, country couture, craft cocktails, hipster hangouts and all the live tunes you can handle.
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