Editors' Picks

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We take travel seriously. Our staff has clocked thousands of miles traveling by trains, planes and automobiles -- and now, avid travelers can get an inside look into our editorial staff’s top travel picks. See where we go to unwind during the winter, what apps we use when traveling, which cities have the best food and more! If you're the traveling type, then check out some of our favorite things.

Editors' Picks: Our Spring Vacations

Don't miss out! See our favorite places to get away for a Spring vacation. Our staff recommendations will inspire you to plan a trip to a fun destination like Myrtle Beach, SC.

Editors' Picks: Our Bucket List

African Safari

"Something definitely on my bucket list is to go on an African safari. If we're faced with the apocalypse, hey, I might as well stare down a rhinoceroses or a lion. If it's the last thing I'll ever see, I'd love to watch the sun set and the stars come out over the African hillside. But in all honesty, if my days were really numbered, I'd probably be sipping wine in a Parisian pied-à-terre even though it's a lot less wild." -- Sara, Producer

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It's the end of days! The Mayan calendar predicts the world will come to a screeching halt Dec. 21. So we'd be remiss if we didn't provide a list of our dream vacations before we kick the bucket.

Editors' Picks: Where to Recharge

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

"After I saw Samantha Brown and Anthony Bourdain take a dip (separately, of course) in the otherworldly Blue Lagoon, Iceland quickly moved to the top of my bucket list. Seeing the steamy Blue Lagoon firsthand literally took my breath away. I ended up spending an entire day soaking in the geothermal seawater and emerged feeling like a new person -- and looking like a new one, too. The mineral-rich water is a natural fountain of youth." -- Kathleen, Producer

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Heather Rai, flickr

Are your New Years resolutions already slipping by? Its not too late to reboot! For a little inspiration, check out our picks for the best places to feel like new again.

Editors' Picks: Holiday Wish List

Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard

“I’m obsessed with SUP (stand-up paddleboarding); I even have even taken up SUP yoga. The only problem is there’s no easy way to carry those giant boards around. My problem is solved with this Tower inflatable stand-up paddleboard! Now I can easily carry my board when I travel, as it folds up, comes with its own carrying bag and even fits in the overhead compartment on a plane. Perfect for my next trip to Hawaii.” -- Kathleen, Interactive Producer

As travel junkies, its no surprise we have a few things on our holiday gift wish list this year involving travel. See whats at the top of our list for 2013.

Editors' Picks: Hot Winter Vacations

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Perched over the Tyrrhenian Sea, the Amalfi Coast is a great winter getaway. You may not be lounging poolside in your bikini in the dead of winter, but the temperature along this rocky green coastline rarely drops below 50 degrees. For a dose of history, visit nearby Pompeii, and take the hydrofoil to Capri to see the sunlight stream into the fabled Blue Grotto. Oh, and don’t leave without at least a few sips of limoncello!

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Heat things up! Our staff chose 10 picturesque destinations for travelers to escape cold winter weather. Plan your next vacation to one of these hot spots.

Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Food Cities

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No list of the world’s best foodie cities is complete without a shout-out to Italy, especially the fresh, rustic cuisine native to Florence. Grab a creamy scoop or two of gelato at Grom or Perche No! and sit on the steps of the Duomo as you devour it. And who said Italy was all about pasta and pizza? Even the most devout herbivores will be transformed when they carve into their first Bistecca alla Fiorentina.

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New Orleans, Paris, Chicago and Bangkok -- see our staff's picks for the best places to wine and dine.

Editors' Picks: Travel Apps

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See our favorites for missing downtown construction, finding nearby rock climbing and taking interactive 3D panoramas -- all with the just the tap of your finger.

Editors' Picks: Our Top College Towns

Charlottesville, VA

Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia, was recently named one of National Geographic's 10 "World Wonders" thanks to Thomas Jefferson's design. Beyond the campus' Rotunda and nearby Monticello, the rolling hills and Blue Ridge mountains serve as a beautiful backdrop for the surrounding wineries and orchards. For its size, Charlottesville is incredibly well-read (it supports 2 weekly papers), has a plethora of art galleries, is overflowing with restaurants and attracts big-name talent to its open-air pavilion on the Downtown Mall.

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Bob Mical, flickr

College towns can get a bad rep, but our staff's picks are rich in culture, entertainment and -- most importantly -- have food worth leaving campus for.

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Editors' Picks

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Editors' Picks: Our Spring Vacations

Editors' Picks: Our Bucket List

African Safari

Editors' Picks: Where to Recharge

Blue Lagoon, Iceland

Editors' Picks: Holiday Wish List

Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard

Editors' Picks: Hot Winter Vacations

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Food Cities

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Editors' Picks: Travel Apps

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Editors' Picks: Our Top College Towns

Charlottesville, VA

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