Find a Fabulous Bargain
in St. Barts
- The exclusive French Caribbean isle has deep hotel discounts, designer sales, and a welcoming low-key scene in the off-season.
By Geraldine Campbell
More Carribean Vacations
Reef-Dive for Cheap Off Roatan-
Explore the world's second-largest reef, off Honduras’s Bay Islands, while it's still affordable and relatively uncrowded.
Get Into Hot Water in Cabarete-
The Dominican Republic’s north coast is the capital of edgy aqua sports and extreme partying.
Tri-State Area
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Eat Farm Fresh in the North Fork -
Long Island’s 30-plus vineyards and Slow Food–minded dining scene offer a tasty alternative to the Hamptons.
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Experience Color in Asbury Park -
The Jersey-shore town of Asbury Park offers a collage of gay hangouts, restored Victoriana, and edgy art galleries.
East
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Catch Experimental Rock in Baltimore -
Charm City's dives and underground venues host a burgeoning scene of art-rock acts and electrifying dance parties.
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See Modern Martha’s Vineyard -
The summer perennial has rarely looked better. Find revamped hotels, a robust art scene, and those ever-gorgeous beaches.
West
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Play in Portland’s Shadows -
The city’s darkest spots (under-the-bridge skate parks, secretive clubs, respectfully louche strip bars) are its coolest.
Dig Up Classic Clothes in San Francisco-
Top-notch vintage stores brimming with upscale hand-me-downs and drag-queen couture abound.
South
Find Solitude in the Smoky Mountains-
The nation's most-visited national park is replete with remote outdoor adventures.
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Take in Wild Rivers in Big Bend -
Full of untamed waters, Florida’s north country will make you forget the beach.
Midwest
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Rock and Roll in Indianapolis -
There's a booming indie scene in the Indiana capital, thanks to its intimate rock clubs and great music stores.
Catch a Show in Chicago -
The Second City considers itself a purer theater town, favoring acting over hype, and small gems over $100-a-seat blockbusters.
International
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Be Ecofriendly in South Tyrol Italy’s northern region is replete with sustainable and state-of-the-art thermal baths, wineries, and hotels.
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Explore Design History in Zaragoza -
A serpentine footbridge is just the latest architectural wonder found in this 2,000-year-old Spanish city.
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Summer Travel Planner
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Where to Get Wet - A water obsessive’s guide to beaches, creeks, lakes, swimming holes, and lazy, hazy rivers.
Spotlight: Europe
Prague to Vienna
You’re single—and looking. But you don’t want to go on some sleazy pickup trip.
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Rome
The Eternal City concentrates on what it's done best for millennia: art, architecture, fashion, and food.
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San Sebastián
The heart of Basque country has a multitude of Michelin stars, bar food that can’t be beat, and plenty of good shopping.
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Scotland
Have the kind of family for whom a Carnival cruise or a weekend in the Poconos won’t cut it?
Sharpen those minds.
Seasonal specials.
Great gifts for Dad.
Feeling good. Looking great.
Hot Spots for Summer.
