Month: February 2025

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Turks and Caicos is home to an untouched coastline that beckons those seeking tranquil beaches and adventurers ready to explore its thriving underwater ecosystems. While the islands’ vibrant coral reefs and luxurious resorts are well-known, the beaches have captured the world’s imagination. Grace Bay Beach, a
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National Pizza Day coincides with Super Bowl Sunday this year. Here are some winning wines. It’s Super Bowl Sunday—what’s on your party platter? A Google search shows chicken wings, nachos and chili are among the top picks for munching during the big game. And, also pizza. And since today’s National Pizza Day, having a pie
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One of the best countries on the planet for kids is Australia. The continent serves up a diverse range of experiences, with something to appeal to everyone in the family, from the youngest to the oldest member. From the northern tropics to the southern coastlines, this vast island is bursting with that rare double whammy:
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My annual birthday tribute to someone who taught me more about wine than any textbook I’ve ever read Many people meet their mentors in offices. I met mine over a glass—make that several—of Riesling. It wasn’t that Diane Teitelbaum and I were drinking a lot—to the contrary. We were two wine writers in Austria’s Wachau
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Diverse landscapes are Chile’s biggest asset. Traveling around this long, narrow country, you’ll be greeted by an ever-shifting panorama of rolling vineyards, dazzling lakes, towering volcanoes, deep fjords, high grasslands and sprawling salt flats. To do this terrain justice, you really need a set of wheels. Road trips in Chile range from the comfortable to
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Malta’s pocket-sized capital is a 16th-century expression of Christian might, with tall townhouses towering over narrow streets. Named after the Grand Master when it was built, Jean Parisot de la Valette, this is a capital like no other. Its balcony-fronted townhouses, as tall as sea cliffs, perch on the Sceberras Peninsula, a frond of land
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The Amalfi Coast is the romantic star of many movies and has worked its way from the silver screen into the hearts of travelers worldwide. However, this stellar reputation has resulted in an explosion of tourist numbers that the area is struggling to deal with – and it’s important to visit ethically and thoughtfully. It’s not
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The world’s most narrow and southern country packs a lot of everything into its slender form: Beautiful beaches, remote islands, towering mountains, colossal glaciers and fjords, fiery volcanoes, fertile valleys and lunar-like desertscapes – sometimes less than 150km (93.2 miles) apart from one another! A land of extremes if there ever was one, Chile runs
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