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Get a Taste of Vegas at the Jersey Shore

When you think of the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas – the shows, the casinos, the bright lights – nothing really seems comparable. However, thanks to Spiegelworld, the entertainment company behind many of Vegas’s top shows, those on the East Coast can get closer to the high-octane excitement of Las Vegas than ever before.

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Why Puerto Vallarta Is The Ultimate Beach Getaway

Sipping a mojito in my cushy cabana at Velas Vallarta while gazing at the cerulean sea, sure felt like paradise to me. Puerto Vallarta captivates with its sun kissed beaches against the backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. This trendy resort town on Mexico’s Pacific Coast with a lively palm tree lined oceanfront malecon (promenade), offers a vibrant art scene, voguish boutiques, superb gastronomy and happening nightlife.

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The Real Southern Charm

Less than an hour and a half from the bustling downtown of Atlanta, Georgia, lies a sweeping resort nestled into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Stay Where The Celebs Stay - Joshua Tree, California

A house in the desert splendor of California’s Joshua Tree, once a private retreat for celebrities and getaway for the rock star owner (who prefers to remain nameless) and his A list friends, is now available to rent for overnight stays. And this signature estate is a Wow. Be forewarned: once you enter ‘Desert Dog House,’ you may never want to leave.

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Sunny Scottsdale

If winter’s dark days are taking their toll, book a trip to sunny Scottsdale. With its glorious mountains, clear blue skies, swaying palm trees, buzzy restaurants, sensational shopping, and cultural options, it’s a getaway that will provide a much-needed Vitamin D boost.

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Sensei Porcupine Creek - A New Wellness Retreat Like No Other

An intimate desert oasis with an innovative, evidence-based approach to wellbeing and cuisine by acclaimed Nobu, sure sounded good to me. In point of fact, I’ve enjoyed relaxing stays at numerous healing havens only to resume my stressful city life upon my return. Ever hopeful of finding a lasting panacea, I journey on.

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Under the Tuscan Sun

Florence. Pisa. Montepulciano. These are some of the most popular cities in Tuscany for tourists, but you can avoid the crowds by venturing off the beaten path to smaller and lesser known, yet equally enchanting locales.

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Fall in the Finger Lakes

There's a reason why Upstate New York is so popular in the Fall. Not only is the foliage unbeatable, but the state just exudes the essence of autumn. If you don't know where to start, we recommend taking a trip to Ithaca, home to some breathtaking waterfalls, scenic hikes, and plenty of local wineries, breweries and cideries.

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