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4 Must-have Travel Gadgets for Father’s Day

No matter how debonair and tech-forward your pop is, there’s always room to upgrade his travel game. Here are four must-have gadgets every dad will love.
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Finding Buddha: Why Japan’s Epic Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Should Be on Your Bucket List

Japan's Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage is one of only two hikes in the world with a spot on UNESCO’s exclusive list of World Heritage Sites.
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Top 3 Ultrabook Laptops for Travelers

These three PC ultrabooks are giving Apple's MacBook Air a run for its money.
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The Best U.S. Airports for Craft Beer Snobs

Two decades after the stateside microbrew explosion, U.S. airports are finally opening their terminals to legitimate craft beer bars.
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Adventures in Florida: 5 killer outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State

Florida isn't all about day-drinking on the water. Here are five of our favorite outdoor experiences in the Sunshine State that don’t involve the beach.
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Tax season travel splurge: Vacationing at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Gili Lankanfushi is consistently ranked as TripAdvisor’s #1 hotel in Maldives and it epitomizes the country’s idyllic ocean setting.
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REACTOR Titan: A Bulletproof Watch for Adventurous Travelers

REACTOR's military-grade Titan Watch is designed to survive the rigors of hardcore adventure travel.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Weekend at Mississippi River Distilling Whiskey School

Skip the glittery hats and shamrock sunglasses this St. Patrick's Day. Think bigger with an exclusive, hands-on course in the fine art of whiskey making.
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The Liberty Hotel: A One-time Jail Turned Luxury Boston Hotel

Boston's most notorious prison — the one-time Charles Street Jail — was carefully renovated into a stunning luxury hotel worthy of a true gentleman.
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Travel gear upgrade: The 3 best wheeled backpacks on the market

These premium wheeled backpacks are three of the best, most versatile we've ever tested.
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Hacienda Encantada Resort: Paradise on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

Few hotels in Cabo San Lucas offer more luxury swank and swagger than Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa.