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2018-05-31The Hutton Hotel: This supercool Nashville hotel is more than just a place to crash. It also has two custom-designed musician suites, aka recording studios, that have already produced one hit single.
2018-05-30Forget about "Game of Thrones." You can explore the fictional kingdoms of Westeros without sword fights and scheming. Much of the fantasy series was filmed in Croatia. Thanks to the Croation National Tourist Board for help with this gallery. B
2018-05-29Frozen road: In 2014, 22-year-old Ben Page set off on a round-the-world adventure by bike. The pinnacle of the trip was cycling through the Canadian Arctic in winter. Here he rides on the frozen McKenzie river.
2018-05-29Halong Bay, Vietnam: In 1994, UNESCO declared Halong Bay a World Heritage Site. Since then, researchers have discovered 14 plant species and no less than 60 species of animals that are endemic to Halong.
2018-05-29Supersonic revival: In recent years, a clutch of aeronautics startups have sparked renewed interest in supersonic travel, which stalled after the Concorde's retirement in 2003. Among the major players, Boom Technology has raised $85 million in fundin
2018-05-28Guadalajara: Mexico's second city is vibrant, colorful and likely to have fewer travelers than the capital. It's also home to the Mariachi Festival (pictured).
2018-05-25London's Crossrail Elizabeth line: Work is nearing completion on London's brand new Elizabeth line, which will run beneath the city connecting east and west.
2018-05-25Baku's architecture: From its 12th-century fortress to the futuristic Flame Towers, the architectural layers of the Azerbaijani capital reveal a rich history, full of intrigue, drama, heartache and loss.
2018-05-25Saint Barthélemy: Spend the long summer nights in one of the many new villas in the popular eastern Caribbean getaway, St. Barts.
2018-05-25A is for Andes: See the Peruvian Andes on the first luxury sleeper train in South America. Read more: A luxury train journey on the roof of the world
2018-05-24Airport lounge alternative: If you haven't got that executive club status or you just find airport lounges too noisy, you can now hire your own personal lounge..
2018-05-24What to see at Vivid Sydney 2018: Australia's coolest winter fest is returning to Sydney. This year, the highly anticipated artwork on the Opera House is by award-winning Australian artist Jonathan Zawada. His concept, titled Metamathemagical, will m
2018-05-23Daniel Vaughn has a carnivore's dream job: He's Texas Monthly's barbecue editor, the country's only journalist working full-time reviewing barbecue joints. Vaughn loves the five types of Texas barbecue but will cross state lines to fin
2018-05-23Exclusive world: UK-based private jet charter company PrivateFly has revealed its latest customer insights report -- which sheds some light on the exclusive world of premier travel.
2018-05-2210. Tirana, Albania: Positioned 27 kilometers east of the Adriatic Sea coast, the capital of Albania, renowned for its colorful buildings, is arguably one of Europe's most underrated destinations. Lonely Planet placed it at number 10 on its list of t
2018-05-22Karma Beach: Secret beach connoisseurs should start their Bali beach hopping journey on the Bukit peninsula -- the egg-shaped bulge that protrudes from the bottom. Here's where you'll find Karma Beach, a private beach club with stylish bungalows
2018-05-22Children's Railway: the Gyermekvasút railway, a narrow-gauge service running in the hills above Budapest, is operated by children.
2018-05-2120. Centre Pompidou, Paris: The Centre Pompidou's arresting architecture is the work of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. The museum is No. 20 among the world's most popular museums, according to the Museum Index released by the Themed Entertainme
2018-05-20Welcome to paradise: Surrounded by green rice fields and towering mountains, Vang Vieng, Laos, is one of Southeast Asia's most beautiful adventure destinations.
2018-05-1825. Universal Studios Singapore: The world's 25 most popular amusement and theme parks attracted more than 243 million visitors in 2017, according to a new report. Coming in 25th place was Universal Studios Singapore. Click through to see the rest of
2018-05-18Art Nouveau masterpieces of Ödön Lechner: Dubbed the "Hungarian Gaudi" due to his bold and visually daring approach, Lechner's buildings are dotted around the city, including the Museum of Applied Arts, the Hungarian Geological Institute, N
2018-05-17Train 19 sits nearly ready to depart the Amtrak station in Atlanta. The Amtrak Crescent route spans 1,377 miles between New York and New Orleans.
2018-05-17Centenary celebrations: 2019 will mark 100 years of international air services operated by British Airways and its predecessor airlines -- including Aircraft Transport and Travel, pictured left, which operated what's considered the world's first
2018-05-16Halong Bay by plane and junk: Hai Au Airlines started operating Vietnam's first commercial seaplane service to Halong Bay out of Hanoi in the summer of 2014. Once there, travelers can spend a few days exploring the archipelago in a Vietnamese junk.
2018-05-16SLEEEP is billed as Hong Kong's first licensed capsule hotel open to both men and women. The capsule hotel hopes to become a haven for the city's sleep-deprived.
2018-05-15Mozambican treasure: Even in a country blessed with such vast natural beauty, the Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of islands off the coast of Vilankulo, is a stand out.
2018-05-15Best passports for unrestricted travel: The 2017 Visa Restrictions Index ranks nations by how freely their citizens can explore the planet. Hungary and Malta tied for 10th this year, with their citizens getting visa-free access to 167 countries.
2018-05-15Larapinta Extreme Walk: The annual Larapinta Extreme Walk is an 11-day, 223-kilometer trek across Australia's ancient Northern Territory landscape.
2018-05-14London calling: London's skyline is one of the world's most celebrated -- and now it's the subject of the world's first Gigapixel photoshoot.
2018-05-11Kathmandu, Nepal: A Hindu mother carries her boy. "I remember that she was extremely tiny and had this baby face," said photographer Mihaela Noroc, recalling this older photo in a telephone interview from South Korea. "I asked if she was ma
2018-05-11Nude visitors: Parisian nudists headed to the Palais de Tokyo on May 5 to admire the art, unhampered by clothing.
2018-05-11Pole House, Fairhaven, Australia: What's better than waking up to a stunning sea view? If you're feeling in the mood for some ocean-based escapism, Sebastiaan Bedaux's "Ocean View: The Perfect Holiday Homes" showcases stunning sea
2018-05-09Melania Trump's hometown: The small industrial town of Sevnica in southeastern Slovenia is where US first lady Melania Trump spent her formative years. It's now welcoming visitors with guided tours.
2018-05-09Pha That Luang: Located in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, Pha That Luang is the country's most important monument. The gold-covered "Great Stupa" is a symbol of the city and believed to enshrine a breast bone of the Buddha.
2018-05-08Western Brook fjord: Known as Western Brook Pond, this fjord is located in Gros Morne National Park on the west coast of Newfoundland.
2018-05-08A sign reading "Pompei" points the way to an area destroyed by volcanic eruption on Iceland's Heimaey Island in 1973. The eruption left one person dead and prompted the evacuation of dozens of families.
2018-05-08The world's most extreme airports: From the Arctic wilds to isolated Easter Island, airports have been built in some incredible locations. Daocheng Yading Airport (pictured) in China's Sichuan province is, at 4,441 meters above sea level, the wo
2018-05-07Las Vegas hotels: What's in a Las Vegas hotel room? While the classic Sin City hotels are still a fun way to get away, newer boutique hotels and hotels-within-hotels offer a more intimate experience. Here are seven favorites.
2018-05-07Superlative Guizhou: Offering everything from jaw-dropping superlative achievements to breathtaking scenery, Guizhou is now one of the most promising travel destinations in China.
2018-05-06Scraping the sky: Dubai might be a playground for the international jet set but the biggest star is the Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world.
2018-05-04Las Vegas: Here are 12 of our favorite casino hotels where guests can roll the dice, eat like royalty, party like celebs and take in some unforgettable views.
2018-05-04Visiting the DMZ: Dividing the Korean peninsula like a scar, the 160-mile-long Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) isn't just a strategic political meeting place -- it's also a tourist magnet that welcomes more than 1.2 million travelers a year.
2018-05-03Main Street: Downtown Louisville's Main Street is lined with museums and attractions. Stroll down the street and see some of the 19th-century buildings featuring cast-iron facades.
2018-05-03Formerly a private residence completed in 1889, Castle Marne is now a favorite spot for Denver weddings and afternoon tea.
2018-05-03Tara National Park: The mountains and gorges of Tara National Park has unspoiled karst landscapes and hills covered in spruce, birch, pine and juniper forests that soar up to nearly 5,000 feet.
2018-05-01Standing proud at 4,200 feet, Kilauea's "lava lake reflects its fiery colors onto the plume and into the night sky, creating an amazing glow show," says Eric Leifer, tour guide at KapohoKine Adventures and a National Geographic explorer.