Take a look at any topographical map of Ecuador and you’ll immediately notice the Andean spine that cuts through the country from north to south. It’s these mountains and volcanoes that offer the most scope for adventure, and it’s where travelers often head first for the best hikes in Ecuador. For trekkers and serious climbers alike,
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The Dry July movement continues gaining followers who seek to cut down on alcohol intake, and non-alcoholic options are sprouting everywhere. Canned mocktails, non-alcoholic spirits and different flavored mixers are more abundant in the market, and restaurants and bars are following suit by adding mocktail menus to their offerings. As temperatures soar, a refreshing non-alcoholic
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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo The Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo in Costa Rica is Central America’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort. The luxurious property offers a wide variety of restaurants, activities, and wellness options for guests of all ages to experience “pura vida” – the “pure life.” Located within the 1,400-acre Peninsula Papagayo
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This article was adapted from the 2024 Maui guidebook due to be published in August. Writers Amy Balfour, Malia Yoshioka, Savannah Daupion & Ryan Ver Berkmoes all contributed to this article. Hawaiian culture is about much more than melodic place names and luau. The arts, both healing and traditional, are experiencing a revival, while ancient
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“Weed is fun. Let’s face facts, it’s fun,” says Andrew Rea, the culinary maestro behind the wildly popular YouTube channel Binging with Babish, in an exclusive interview. A Decade-Long Love Affair: From ‘Vapor Poo’ To ‘Digital’ Weed Rea is not just a chef but a storyteller, seamlessly weaving narratives into recipes through his culinary recreations
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A city near and dear to my heart, Chicago is the perfect place for a weekend getaway, particularly in the summer. It has so much to offer, it’s kind of bonkers. To name a few: food, cocktails, deep dish, history, architecture, public transportation, legendary sports teams, festivals, live music, museums, beaches and a shoreline pathway
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SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images The U.S. Federal Reserve may start cutting interest rates before year’s end. That could make future trips abroad more expensive for the nation’s travelers. That’s due to how interest-rate policy affects the strength of the U.S. dollar. Here’s the basic idea: An environment of rising U.S. interest rates relative to
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