Heavenly Zion National Park is the holy grail of Utah’s “Mighty 5” and one of the most-visited national parks in the country.  The towering red and white cliffs of Zion Canyon, one of Utah’s most dramatic natural wonders, loom high over the Virgin River, and are enshrined in the park’s original name, Mukuntuweap, the Native Paiute
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There is a sense of humor around every corner when you’re driving in the USA. How else to explain those wacky, way-out-in-left-field roadside attractions you’ll stumble upon? Sculptures made of cars, energy vortexes and oversized household items are just the beginning. Here are our favorite offbeat stops. 1. Cadillac Ranch – Texas In 1974, the late,
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If it’s May, it’s time to break out the refreshing white wines and perhaps no variety telegraphs spring brighter than Sauvignon Blanc. Though originating in France and most famously in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley (Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé), it’s made in numerous Old and New World regions: Australia, California, Chile, Italy (where it is also
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The high-desert city of Sedona offers both the ultimate escape and a sensory overload, whether you’re visiting a vortex site to feel the Earth’s energy or trekking to a natural sandstone bridge with vertiginous views. Situated in Arizona’s Coconino National Forest and flanked by Red Rock State Park and Slide Rock State Park, Sedona is the quintessential
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Germany is a traveler’s dream. The birthplace of the Autobahn boasts one of the most extensive, reliable and well-integrated transport networks in the world. Roads are well-designed and well-maintained, metropolitan public transportation is beautifully planned and efficient, and the intercity train network is unsurpassed. Whatever means of transport you choose, you’ll find Germany easy to
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London’s culinary scene is always in motion, making it easy to forget that the restaurants – and chefs – with years of experience under their belts are often the best to invest in. This month, London’s best restaurants hark on this idea; from established favorites unveiling exciting new menus to hidden gems that deserve to
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Spend any length of time in Switzerland and you’ll come to realise just how distinct the seasons are here and how well the country wears them. Winter, with its snow-laden peaks, groomed pistes and bluebird days, is peak time for skiers and winter walkers, while summer draws visitors for its scorching temperatures, high alpine hiking
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Slovenia is an all-year destination. Every season has its appeal, but the best time to visit depends on your interests and priorities. The annual tourism season gets rolling in spring, as high-elevation mountain passes reopen to car traffic and the country basks in the first of what will be many warm, sunny days ahead. With
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For proof that good things come in small packages, one need only visit Slovenia. In an area half the size of Switzerland, this Central European country packs in breathtaking mountain scenery, lively coastal resorts, fashionable cities, crystal-clear lakes and rivers, and charming, isolated villages. Better still, because of this compact size, you can take in
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