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    The Points Guy

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    New York City, New YorkJoined in Sep 2018
    The Points Guy is your ultimate guide to navigating the ins and outs of the points, miles, aviation and travel world.
    The Points Guy posted a link
    Feb 2019
    To help you pick the honeymoon of your dreams, we’ve selected two “can’t miss” destinations on each continent, with a few extras in the Caribbean and Mexico (owing to the fact that, together with the US, these regions are the most popular honeymoon destinations for American couples).

    The Best Honeymoon Destinations on Every Continent

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    Meadowood Napa Valley
    2,246 reviews
    St. Helena, California
    Auberge du Soleil
    925 reviews
    Rutherford, California
    Kamalame Cay
    387 reviews
    Andros
    Petit St. Vincent Resort
    384 reviews
    Petit St.Vincent
    Hôtel Plaza Athénée
    924 reviews
    Paris, France
    The Marlborough Lodge
    138 reviews
    Blenheim, New Zealand
    Fondation Vincent Van Gogh Arles
    574 reviews
    Arles, France
    Ellerman House
    380 reviews
    Bantry Bay, South Africa
    Belmond Hotel Monasterio
    2,978 reviews
    Cusco, Peru
    Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
    13,701 reviews
    Cape Town Central, South Africa
    Table Mountain
    18,194 reviews
    Table Mountain National Park, South Africa
    Jimbaran Bay
    2,994 reviews
    Jimbaran, Indonesia
    Singita Boulders Lodge
    341 reviews
    Singita Private Game Reserve, South Africa
    Singita Lebombo Lodge
    311 reviews
    Kruger National Park, South Africa
    Bequia Beach Hotel Luxury Resort & Spa
    423 reviews
    Bequia
    Hotel Esencia
    421 reviews
    Xpu-Ha, Mexico
    Grand Isle Resort & Spa
    1,196 reviews
    Great Exuma
    Great Rift Valley
    77 reviews
    Turkana District, Kenya
    Apoka Safari Lodge
    152 reviews
    Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
    Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
    238 reviews
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
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    The Points Guy posted a link
    Nov 2019
    When it comes to Christmas in the city, New Yorkers mean business. From open-air holiday markets to rooftop ice rinks and spectacular light shows, there’s something new to see and do around every corner. With so many options, we decided to highlight some of our favorites to help with your planning.

    The TPG guide to Christmas in New York City

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    FAO Schwarz
    1,580 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Radio City Music Hall
    9,172 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
    2,470 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Bryant Park
    23,290 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Brookfield Place
    557 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Rolf's Bar & Restaurant
    367 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant
    259 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Rock Center Cafe
    1,331 reviews
    New York City, New York
    The Palm Court
    1,172 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Pier 17
    242 reviews
    New York City, New York
    United Palace
    22 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
    198 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Central Park
    New York City, New York
    Hudson Yards
    New York City, New York
    New York City
    New York
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    Oct 2019
    Trade turkey for Wienerschnitzel, stuffing for cacio e pepe or mashed potatoes for fish and chips this Thanksgiving season.

    Want to skip Thanksgiving? Escape to Europe instead

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    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    Strasbourg
    Bas-Rhin, France
    Germany
    Europe
    Frankfurt
    Germany
    Cologne
    Germany
    Basel
    Switzerland
    Brussels
    Belgium
    Copenhagen
    Zealand, Denmark
    Gothenburg
    Sweden
    Vienna
    Austria
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    Krakow
    Poland
    Budapest
    Hungary
    Tallinn
    Harju County, Estonia
    Zagreb
    Croatia
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    The Points Guy posted a link
    Oct 2019
    I stayed at the new St. Regis Venice the week it opened. The brand-new hotel was gorgeous, but I’m not sold on its design, and there were still some kinks to work out. Pros: Beautiful canal views, convenient location and a comfortable bed. Cons: Service inconsistent, along with the functionality of the phone system and Wi-Fi, weird lighting in the bathroom and seemingly fake wood floors that were very slippery.

    Review: The St. Regis Venice

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    The St. Regis Venice
    30 reviews
    Venice, Italy
    The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel
    1,721 reviews
    Venice, Italy
    Venice
    Italy
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    Oct 2019
    @HudsonYardsNewYork — New York City’s new neighborhood on the West Side — opened in March, but one of its most exciting developments is still under construction.

    Tickets are now on sale for the tallest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere

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    Hudson Yards
    New York City, New York
    New York City
    New York
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    Oct 2019
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    Columbus
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    Dallas
    Texas
    Houston
    Texas
    San Francisco
    California
    San Diego
    California
    New York City
    New York
    El Paso
    Texas
    Philadelphia
    Pennsylvania
    Jacksonville
    Florida
    San Antonio
    Texas
    San Jose
    Costa Rica
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    The Points Guy posted a link
    Oct 2019
    PROS: Fantastic location in the 1st arrondissement. You can walk to the Louvre in just one minute. CONS: The Paris Metro travels under the hotel from 5:30 a.m. to 12:40 a.m. daily (1:40 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). The low rumble may wake light sleepers.

    Review: Hyatt's Hotel du Louvre in Paris

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    Louvre Museum
    99,684 reviews
    Paris, France
    Le Louvre des Antiquaires
    69 reviews
    Paris, France
    Seine River
    27,481 reviews
    Paris, France
    Hotel du Louvre
    2,325 reviews
    Paris, France
    Jardin des Tuileries
    7,449 reviews
    Paris, France
    Brasserie du Louvre - Bocuse
    1,003 reviews
    Paris, France
    Les Halles
    Paris, France
    Treasures of the Opera Garnier Tour in Paris
    805 reviews
    Paris, France
    Palais-Royal
    Paris, France
    L'Officine du Louvre
    28 reviews
    Paris, France
    Paris
    France
    Notre Dame de Monts
    France
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    The Points Guy posted a link
    Oct 2019
    Theme park fans, we've got good news.

    The largest indoor theme park in North America opens this week

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    Walt Disney World Dolphin
    1,293 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Universal Studios Florida
    39,069 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Silver Dollar City
    11,328 reviews
    Branson, Missouri
    Dollywood
    16,946 reviews
    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
    Busch Gardens
    17,133 reviews
    Tampa, Florida
    Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge
    8,122 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Carowinds
    3,353 reviews
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
    2,203 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    New Jersey
    United States
    Anaheim
    California
    Orlando
    Florida
    Bay Lake
    Florida
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    Oct 2019
    The holidays are a dichotomy of extremes — it can be a magical time to travel, relax and spend time with family, but it can also be stressful, harried and expensive.

    Tips for booking cheap holiday travel

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    Valley of Fire State Park
    4,345 reviews
    Overton, Nevada
    New York City
    New York
    Death Valley National Park
    Inyo County, California
    Grand Canyon National Park
    Arizona
    Zion National Park
    Utah
    Aruba
    Caribbean
    Cancun
    Quintana Roo, Mexico
    London
    United Kingdom
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    Oct 2019
    Whatever the need, public transportation often forms the central network that laces a city together. But at what cost?

    The monthly cost of public transit in 24 worldwide destinations

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    Houson Herbal Duck Rice
    3 reviews
    Jurong, Singapore
    Los Angeles
    California
    Chicago
    Illinois
    New York City
    New York
    Philadelphia
    Pennsylvania
    Toronto
    Canada
    London
    United Kingdom
    Ireland
    Europe
    Dublin
    Ireland
    Iceland
    Europe
    Australia
    South Pacific
    Sydney
    New South Wales, Australia
    New Zealand
    South Pacific
    Nepal
    Asia
    Vietnam
    Asia
    Hanoi
    Vietnam
    Ho Chi Minh City
    Vietnam
    Pakistan
    Asia
    Sri Lanka
    Asia
    Jakarta
    Indonesia
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    Oct 2019
    If you’re in Sydney and want to holiday like a local, here are three destinations within a few hours of the city that showcase the best of the coast, mountains and Outback. Most important, you won’t be too far away from famed Aussie baristas and a good flat white.

    Second cities: The best destinations to visit from Sydney

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    Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney
    11,088 reviews
    Sydney, Australia
    Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley
    1,340 reviews
    Wolgan Valley, Australia
    Tomaree Head
    682 reviews
    Shoal Bay, Australia
    Gan Gan Lookout
    721 reviews
    Nelson Bay, Australia
    Bannisters Port Stephens
    410 reviews
    Soldiers Point, Australia
    New South Wales
    Australia
    Sydney
    New South Wales, Australia
    Dubbo
    Australia
    Katoomba
    Australia
    Tea Gardens
    Australia
    Hawks Nest
    Australia
    Karuah
    Australia
    Port Stephens
    Greater Newcastle, Australia
    Blue Mountains
    New South Wales, Australia
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    Oct 2019
    This isn’t only an airport tool, as registered Clear members can utilize their fast-lane privileges outside of the travel space as well. Next time you're at the ball park, this Clear could be a game changer.

    How Clear can save you time outside of the airport

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    Los Angeles
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    Miami
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    Texas
    San Francisco
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    New York City
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    Baltimore
    Maryland
    Seattle
    Washington
    Atlanta
    Georgia
    San Jose
    Costa Rica
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    Oct 2019
    When we travel to review properties, we’re working, but part of that work is testing out everything a property has to offer — including the pool, of course.

    The best hotel pools we dove into this year

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    InterContinental David Tel Aviv
    2,664 reviews
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Hilton Tel Aviv
    2,566 reviews
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Amankila
    524 reviews
    Manggis, Indonesia
    Dorado Beach
    262 reviews
    Puerto Rico
    Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand
    1,745 reviews
    Ang Thong, Thailand
    Turkish Riviera / Turquoise Coast
    11 reviews
    Turkish Aegean Coast, Turkey
    Dorado Beach A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
    1,030 reviews
    Puerto Rico
    The Cape, a Thompson Hotel
    2,062 reviews
    Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
    Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina
    1,762 reviews
    Oahu, Hawaii
    Aegean Sea Quest
    40 reviews
    Paros, Greece
    Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Napa Valley
    364 reviews
    St. Helena, California
    The Sanya EDITION
    3,684 reviews
    Sanya, China
    Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay
    1,184 reviews
    Viti Levu, Fiji
    The Silo Hotel
    273 reviews
    Cape Town Central, South Africa
    Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
    451 reviews
    Bangkok, Thailand
    InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort
    354 reviews
    Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
    The Bodrum EDITION
    210 reviews
    Yalikavak, Turkey
    W Dubai - The Palm
    622 reviews
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
    211 reviews
    Miriandhoo
    The Jaffa, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Tel Aviv
    158 reviews
    Jaffa, Israel
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    Oct 2019
    "I like having a repeatable process whenever I get ready for a trip — especially if it’s to a far-flung location where we’ve got a lot of different arrangements and reservations."

    Try my 6-step pre-trip prep process

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    New York City
    New York
    London
    United Kingdom
    Barcelona
    Spain
    Milan
    Italy
    Shanghai
    China
    Cape Town Central
    South Africa
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    Oct 2019
    While there are many good times of year to visit London, heading there during Thanksgiving week is the perfect combination of extra vacation days and offseason rates.

    Why you should visit London over Thanksgiving

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    Tower of London
    64,266 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    Natural History Museum
    36,345 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    Somerset House
    977 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    Covent Garden
    24,317 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    Oxford Street
    4,777 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    Regent Street
    1,630 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    Balthazar
    6,283 reviews
    New York City, New York
    Andaz London Liverpool Street
    4,377 reviews
    London, United Kingdom
    London
    United Kingdom
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    Oct 2019
    There’s one thing you can do every time you travel that immediately will make you feel less like a tourist: Do something ordinary.

    Here's how to feel less like a tourist

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    Florida Keys
    Florida
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    France
    Europe
    Vina del Mar
    Valparaiso Region, Chile
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    Oct 2019
    "The Equinox hotel grounds and property were historic and beautiful, and I loved being able to get out of the concrete jungle that is New York City to enjoy a relaxing weekend away in the woods. I ended up getting a great night of sleep in the bed and had a delicious breakfast. But little things, like the strange bathroom setup, thin walls and terrible room service, might keep me from returning."

    Presidential Charm: A Review of The Equinox, a Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa in Vermont

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    The Equinox, A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont
    217 reviews
    Manchester, Vermont
    Green Mountain National Forest
    33 reviews
    Rutland, Vermont
    Manchester
    Vermont
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    Oct 2019
    (Free) ways to get around Disney World are always a good thing.

    What to know about the brand-new Disney Skyliner gondolas

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    Walt Disney World Dolphin
    1,293 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
    8,712 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Holiday Inn Resort Orlando-Lake Buena Vista
    2,369 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Disney's Pop Century Resort
    12,219 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Walt Disney World Swan
    894 reviews
    Orlando, Florida
    Orlando
    Florida
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    Oct 2019
    Bellagio was, at one time, the crown jewel of the center Strip. The hotel’s location, fountains and dining are still exceptional. However, the rooms are no longer shining stars.

    Old-school luxe or just old? A review of the Bellagio Las Vegas

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    Bellagio Las Vegas
    22,062 reviews
    Las Vegas, Nevada
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    The Points Guy posted a link
    Oct 2019
    This is usually the time of the year when summer’s on its way out, and with it goes the greenery of the season. In its place comes pumpkin spice, hot cider and knit sweaters. And what better way to herald the season’s advent than with a road trip to see the leaves change color?

    The best destinations for fall foliage in 2019

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    Holiday Inn & Suites Pittsfield-Berkshires
    17 reviews
    Pittsfield, Massachusetts
    Hotel Don Fernando de Taos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
    124 reviews
    Taos, New Mexico
    The St. Regis Aspen Resort
    1,149 reviews
    Aspen, Colorado
    Columbia River Gorge
    1,165 reviews
    Hood River, Oregon
    La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. George
    1,564 reviews
    St. George, Utah
    Hampton Inn & Suites Berkshires-Lenox
    1,078 reviews
    Lenox, Massachusetts
    Holiday Inn Club Vacations Smoky Mountain Resort
    1,037 reviews
    Gatlinburg, Tennessee
    Clark Fork River Trail
    5 reviews
    Saint Regis, Montana
    Courtyard Gatlinburg
    530 reviews
    Gatlinburg, Tennessee
    Jewel Basin Hiking Area
    21 reviews
    Bigfork, Montana
    Black Fox Lodge Pigeon Forge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
    613 reviews
    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
    Courtyard Marriott Lenox Berkshires
    147 reviews
    Lenox, Massachusetts
    Kootenai National Forest
    6 reviews
    Libby, Montana
    Limelight Hotel Snowmass
    55 reviews
    Snowmass Village, Colorado
    W Aspen
    9 reviews
    Aspen, Colorado
    Aspen
    Colorado
    Missoula
    Montana
    Thompson Falls
    Montana
    Glacier National Park
    Montana
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    Tennessee
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    Oct 2019
    This fall has already ushered in a number of major hotel openings, from mountain towns in the Colorado Rockies to one of the hottest Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean.

    Hot hotel openings this fall

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    Eden Rock - St Barths
    673 reviews
    St. Barthelemy
    Hyatt Ziva Cancun
    9,079 reviews
    Cancun, Mexico
    Gangnam / Nonhyeon / Yeoksam
    Seoul, South Korea
    JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
    41 reviews
    Shaviyani Atoll
    Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul Curio Collection By Hilton
    138 reviews
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
    244 reviews
    Dominican Republic
    Grand Hyatt at SFO
    153 reviews
    San Francisco, California
    The West Hollywood EDITION
    44 reviews
    West Hollywood, California
    Park Hyatt Kyoto
    47 reviews
    Higashiyama, Japan
    Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas
    19 reviews
    La Ribera, Mexico
    Andaz Seoul Gangnam
    110 reviews
    Seoul, South Korea
    Kimpton Hotel Arras
    99 reviews
    Asheville, North Carolina
    W Aspen
    9 reviews
    Aspen, Colorado
    W Ibiza
    4 reviews
    Ibiza, Spain
    The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
    56 reviews
    Perth, Australia
    Melbourne
    Australia
    Perth
    Greater Perth, Australia
    South Korea
    Asia
    Higashiyama
    Japan
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