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we will go to china and hastings and isel of wight and on this trip we are going to the eral hotel

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Article Places + Prices: Labyrinth of Time, Cairo from Condé Nast Traveler

Thirteen centuries old, Cairo hopes to build a prosperous future even as it preserves its layered past. Susan Hack offers an updated guide to a remarkably... more

W San Francisco
Hotel W San Francisco, San Francisco

The San Francisco outpost of the W hotel chain is popular with the skimpily clad 20-something crowd that can be seen posing in the bar, pretending they're in... more

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Stanford Court, A Renaissance Hotel, San Francisco

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St. Regis San Francisco
Hotel St. Regis San Francisco, San Francisco

Staying here can feel a little like you've discovered how to control others with your mind, with your desires fulfilled almost before you knew you had them.... more

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Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast & Art
Hotel Red Victorian Bed, Breakfast & Art, San Francisco

A shrine to the Summer of Love, the Red Victorian is the place to go if you're sick of chain hotels and want some local color—psychedelic color, in this... more

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Prescott Hotel
Hotel Prescott Hotel, San Francisco

Elegant without being stuffy, the Prescott has the feel of an old-fashioned gentlemen's club. The rooms are masculine but refined, with cherry-wood furnishings... more

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Phoenix Hotel
Hotel Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco

If you're looking for a romantic hideaway, the Phoenix is not for you. If you want to party like a rock star, you've found the place. Popular with visiting... more

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Petite Auberge
Hotel Petite Auberge, San Francisco

Although part of a chain (Joie de Vivre Hospitality), the Petite Auberge feels like a tranquil country inn. The decor is rustic French, with white-painted... more

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InterContinental Mark Hopkins
Hotel InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco

This Gothic hulk of a building is named after Mark Hopkins, the Central Pacific railroad co-founder whose mansion previously stood here. After being acquired in... more

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Hotel Vitale
Hotel Hotel Vitale, San Francisco

Part of the Joie de Vivre chain, this place promotes California-style serenity with free daily yoga classes in the penthouse studio, and private soaking tubs in... more

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Hotel Palomar
Hotel Hotel Palomar, San Francisco

Leopard-patterned carpeting and animal-print fabrics add a contemporary touch to the lobby of this soigné downtown hotel, tucked away in a historic 1905... more

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Hotel Monaco
Hotel Hotel Monaco, San Francisco

Hotel Monaco, one of several Kimpton properties in the vicinity of Union Square, manages to achieve luxury without being dull. The interiors are opulent and the... more

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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
Hotel Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco

The superluxurious Four Seasons is a sanctuary so serene it's hard to believe it's in the heart of downtown. The 277 large rooms have soft beds, marble... more

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Fairmont San Francisco
Hotel Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco

Perched atop Nob Hill, the venerable Fairmont is the hotel where Tony Bennett first crooned, "I left my heart in San Francisco." The lobby dazzles with its... more

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Campton Place Hotel
Hotel Campton Place Hotel, San Francisco

Refined Campton Place, which was purchased in spring of 2007 by the Taj hotel group, has only 110 rooms, which means that service is personal as well as... more

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Hotel Albion House Inn, San Francisco

Staying at the Albion Inn is a bit like staying in the home of a rich, eccentric aunt—extremely comfortable, if a little odd. The 1907 house is decorated... more

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Shop XOX Truffles, San Francisco

His truffles may look rough-hewn, but their creator, Jean-Marc Gorce, is a master craftsman, named one of the top ten chocolate makers in the United States by... more

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Shop Wilkes Bashford, San Francisco

A San Francisco original since 1966, Wilkes Bashford is the city's priciest and most exclusive department store, catering to local elite hungry for upscale... more

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Shop Villains, San Francisco

If you want to look cool without seeming like you're trying too hard, Villains is the place to go. The look is understated but youthful and urban. The great... more

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Shop Sue Fisher King, San Francisco

If you like to cover your bed with luxurious throw cushions and grace your dinner parties with elaborate table settings, then this place is for you. The... more

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Shop Rainbow Grocery, San Francisco

With endless varieties of miso, tofu, and seaweed, baked goods that accommodate every allergy known to medical science, and luminous fruits and vegetables,... more

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Shop R.A.G. (Residents Apparel Gallery), San Francisco

In a town as quirky as San Francisco, you have to work pretty hard to stand out… but R.A.G. can help you get there. The garments here (for both men and... more

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Shop Paolo, San Francisco

Even the handmade Venetian masks on the walls won't distract your attention from these exquisite shoes. Made in Italy and designed by owner Paolo Iantorno, the... more

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Shop Miette Confiserie, San Francisco

At Miette Confiserie, the sunny French-style sweet shop in Hayes Valley, the world is your candy oyster—or gummy rat, chocolate carrot, or sweet tart... more

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Shop M.A.C. (Modern Appealing Clothing), San Francisco

Rich hipsters with a hankering for avant-garde Belgian and Japanese designers shop with the big dogs at M.A.C., the longtime Hayes Valley mainstay for... more

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Shop LeeQuen Atelier, San Francisco

Evidence of San Francisco's love affair with design, LeeQuen Atelier, on an obscure artists' alley in SoMa, is a showplace for the creations of couple Colleen... more

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Shop Hydra, San Francisco

This Berkeley temple to bath-time sells bubble bath, lotions, bath salts, scrubs, and an array of soaps as colorful as tropical fish, all natural and locally... more

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Shop House of Hengst, San Francisco

More East Village than Mission District, House of Hengst is a true atelier: Peer behind the curtain at the back of the tiny boutique and you might spot designer... more

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Shop Haseena, San Francisco

A great place to get a dress for a warm-weather wedding, Haseena also has quality basics such as sleeveless shirts and lots of girly gifts like patterned... more

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Shop Gump's, San Francisco

Founded in 1861 by Solomon Gump to introduce Gold Rush parvenus to the decorative arts, the famous Gump's purveys costly, beautiful, and unusual housewares in... more

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Shop Good Vibrations, San Francisco

Founded in 1977 to offer sex information and toys geared toward women, this store is no dimly lit back-alley den. Rather, it's bright, comfortable, and... more

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Shop Friend, San Francisco

Yves Behar designed this inviting space for shop owner Mark Lenox, and he also designed some of the products. These include furnishings from the likes of... more

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Shop Brown-Eyed Girl, San Francisco

This charming boutique is designed to encourage browsing, with comfy couches and a coffee table spread with books for flipping through. Fashionable women's... more

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Shop Bae, San Francisco

The miscellany of home accessories here includes speckled egg soaps, ornamental leaf-shaped pillows, starfish napkin rings, and lavender-scented natural... more

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Shop Amoeba Music, San Francisco

A music junkie's paradise, Amoeba has an encyclopedic selection of new and used CDs, as well as DVDs, music posters, LPs, and 45s. Everyone from pierced club... more

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Shop Ambiance, San Francisco

An Aladdin's cave of sequins, flowers, polka dots, ruffles, and ribbons, Ambiance is a girly-girl's paradise. With the help of friendly saleswomen, SF... more

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Eating Zuni Café, San Francisco

Officially, the food's called Mediterranean, but the menu of burgers, raw oysters, and Caesar salad is pure California. Opened over two decades ago by... more

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Eating Yank Sing, San Francisco

One of the city's best dim sum parlors is neither in Chinatown nor the Richmond District but rather in SoMa's unlikely and soulless Rincon Center. Run by the... more

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Eating Town Hall, San Francisco

The menu here is a lively mix that chef/owners Mitchell and Steven Rosenthal, the brothers behind the stoves at Postrio, call "New Orleans meets New England."... more

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Eating Tartine Bakery, San Francisco

The queue moves as slowly as a Cold War–era breadline and you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere to sit, but the cakes, pastries, and cookies at this... more

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Eating Swan Oyster Depot, San Francisco

Opened in 1912, this seafood shop isn't a restaurant, it's a landmark. Today, the fifth generation is behind the original marble counter, and the ground rules... more

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Eating Sushi Ran, San Francisco

Sushi in San Francisco has long been considered sexy, with polished restaurants booking DJs and attracting swarms of halter-topped scenesters for 49er Rolls... more

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Eating Spruce, San Francisco

Nearly three years in the making, Spruce is a large designed-to-the-hilt joint that feels like it's straight out of a Williams-Sonoma Home catalog. Enter... more

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Eating SPQR, San Francisco

The ancient acronym emblazoned on Rome's manhole covers and imperial landmarks has popped up on trendy Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights, in the form of a... more

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Eating Spork, San Francisco

Chef/owner Bruce Binn—a veteran of such SF mainstays as Citizen Cake and the Slow Club—describes the look of his Mission District eatery as looking... more

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Eating Slanted Door, San Francisco

Now in its third location, this trendy contemporary Vietnamese spot has found a suitably swank home in the northeast corner of the Ferry Building. The vast,... more

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Eating Medjool Restaurant and Lounge, San Francisco

Undeniably glamorous, Medjool has an impressively high-ceilinged red and saffron dining room, a chandelier dripping with stained-glass globes, and a rooftop... more

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Eating Limón, San Francisco

At the end of 2004 Martin Castillo moved his tiny family-run Peruvian restaurant from the Mission to a new split-level dining room decked in lime and tangerine... more

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Eating Jardinière, San Francisco

Jardinière is the epitome of fine dining San Francisco–style: polished in front, organic-sustainable in back. The beautiful split-level Art Deco... more

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Eating Jai Yun, San Francisco

This Chinese SF mainstay may have improved its ambiance by moving from its old spot on Pacific Avenue, but the eccentric service remains the same. The chef, Nei... more

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Eating Incanto, San Francisco

If Incanto were in your neighborhood, you'd eat there several times a week. The vaulted stone ceilings and blond wood furniture create a feeling of casual... more

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Eating Hog Island Oyster Company, San Francisco

It's not strictly a restaurant, but rather an outdoor shack on Marin's Tomales Bay, built right next to the waterbeds where the oysters grow (it might be the... more

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Eating Gary Danko, San Francisco

Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite. The intimate rooms, adorned with... more

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Eating Fleur de Lys, San Francisco

French is the language of romance and cuisine, and Fleur de Lys is fluent in all three. Open 45 years and counting, this is the last of the great continentals,... more

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Eating Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco

The iconic whitewashed Ferry Building, standing proud at the water's edge behind a row of statuesque palms, is a sight in itself. Situated on a sunny patch of... more

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Eating Chez Panisse Restaurant and Café, San Francisco

When Alice Waters opened Chez Panisse in 1971, she sparked a "green" revolution that spread around the world. And though focusing on local, artisanal... more

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Eating Bushi-Tei, San Francisco

While Asian fusion is starting to feel old-fashioned, the innovative Cal-French cuisine with a Japanese accent at Bushi-Tei seems decidedly nouveau. The... more

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Eating Bocadillos, San Francisco

Regardless of what time of day you sit down at this Financial District tapas bar, Gerald Hirigoyen's menu provides just the right treat: baked eggs with chorizo... more

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Eating Bacar, San Francisco

Built to ambitious proportions during the dot-com boom, Bacar is having a post-bust renaissance since the addition of Bacar Below, a mod basement lounge serving... more

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Eating Albona, San Francisco

Some would say that frying gnocchi is gilding the lily, but not the regulars at Albona, who polish off platefuls of the addictive crispy puffs. Chef Bruno... more

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Eating A16, San Francisco

This trendy Marina District spot has it all: great food, an extensive, well-chosen wine list, and a Foosball table. The sleek, dark space, all concrete floors... more

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Nightlife Zeitgeist, San Francisco

Once a seedy biker bar, Zeitgeist is now a friendly neighborhood beer joint that only looks like a seedy biker bar. Instead, it's patronized by both tattooed... more

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Nightlife Truck, San Francisco

Truck pulls low-maintenance gay guys and gals off the beaten Castro path. It's an easygoing place, with cheap micheladas, beer-battered bar food with spicy... more

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Nightlife Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, San Francisco

Lovers of kitsch will relish this faux-Polynesian bar, its entrance guarded by a stern-faced totem. Inside, there's a dance floor made from an actual ship's... more

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Nightlife Supperclub, San Francisco

An average night's entertainment here might include an aerialist, a python-festooned exotic dancer, and a couple of women in cat costumes prowling about on all... more

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Nightlife Specs' Twelve Adler Museum Cafe, San Francisco

Tucked in an alleyway off Columbus Avenue, nearby the storied City Lights Bookstore, this North Beach saloon is at once a dive bar and a museum of oddities;... more

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Nightlife Redwood Room, San Francisco

The Redwood Room can be a pickup joint, popular with rich businessmen and bottle blondes, but it also blazes with splendor. Although the place is a... more

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Nightlife Powerhouse, San Francisco

The Powerhouse holds a torch for the old-school gay-bar standard of hard drinks and heavy stares. Though not particularly big, the space has two levels. The... more

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Nightlife Orbit Room Café, San Francisco

A stylish place to mingle with local hipsters, the Orbit Room features a pressed-tin ceiling, an Art Deco facade, and rose-colored cone tables. But the real... more

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Nightlife Noc Noc, San Francisco

Evoking a nuclear fallout shelter, a Dr. Seuss illustration, and a Martian cocktail lounge, Noc Noc may have the strangest interior of any bar you've seen. Neon... more

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Nightlife Martuni's, San Francisco

The city's only true piano bar, Martuni's draws an always-animated crowd of mostly male bon vivants, ranging in age from 20s to 60s and clad in everything from... more

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Nightlife Lime, San Francisco

The Castro's trendiest bar recalls the swinging '60s, with pink-tinted windows, shiny white plastic furniture, and an aggressively (sometimes annoyingly) hip... more

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Nightlife Lexington Club, San Francisco

Considering San Francisco is the gayest city in America, there's a surprising dearth of lesbian bars. Thank goodness for the stalwart Lexington Club, which... more

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Nightlife Harlot, San Francisco

Named for the Barbary Coast–era prostitutes who dominated SoMa back in the day, Harlot is situated on shadowy Minna Street behind a velvet rope and... more

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Nightlife Foreign Cinema/Laszlo Bar, San Francisco

One wall of this restaurant's expansive heated courtyard functions as a screen for art-house foreign films—but most patrons don't actually watch the... more

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Nightlife The Fillmore, San Francisco

Once a 1920s dance hall, the Fillmore is decorated with concert posters dating back to its heyday in the mid-'60s, when legendary rock producer Bill Graham... more

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Nightlife Eagle Tavern, San Francisco

The Sunday afternoon beer bust at the Eagle Tavern is—by far—the biggest daytime boy-bar scene in the city. Everyone from leather-clad biker dudes... more

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Nightlife Cantina, San Francisco

Dozens of votive candles cast a honeyed glow upon coppery tequila-hued walls and neo-tropical wallpaper inside this cozy Latin art salon and "culinary cocktail"... more

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Nightlife Bourbon & Branch, San Francisco

Situated in an authentic 1920s speakeasy, Bourbon & Branch is SF's answer to New York and London's Milk & Honey—an unmarked watering hole in... more

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Nightlife Asia SF, San Francisco

Skip the tired dinner theater of Teatro Zinzanni popular with other tourists, and instead visit Asia SF to admire its gender illusionists. Unlike drag queens,... more

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Nightlife The Ambassador, San Francisco

Local nightlife entrepreneurs Vintage415 command crowds of beautiful people with slick venues, good drinks, and stellar DJ lineups. Their latest venture, the... more

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Nightlife Absinthe Brasserie and Bar, San Francisco

With copper-topped tables, checkerboard-tile floor, and antique mirrors, genteel Absinthe evokes a French brasserie of the Belle Epoque. Its excellent cocktail... more

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Nightlife 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

This large, warehouselike space is a gallery and performance venue as well as a bar and club. In the main room, eccentric local art is displayed. On the dance... more

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Nightlife 1015, San Francisco

Locals love to scorn this huge, multilevel black-painted club, but there's nothing like hearing a big-name DJ on its fantastic sound system. On the main dance... more

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Ombudsman: A Real Washout
Article Ombudsman: A Real Washout, Puerto Vallarta from Condé Nast Traveler

A Mexican resort's paltry beach, and other snafus, leave a Denver family sorely disappointed

Article Internet Access, United States from Condé Nast Traveler

If I had a nickel for every hour I've spent desperately trying—and failing—to get online while traveling, I could buy my own portable satellite... more

Article The Middle East: Traveling Outside the Comfort Zone, Israel from Condé Nast Traveler

Though virtually ignored as a destination by Americans, the Middle East is a trove of culture, history, and natural beauty. From the ancient forts and empty... more

A Conversation with Madeleine Albright
Article A Conversation with Madeleine Albright, United States from Condé Nast Traveler

Article Quick Trips, United States from Condé Nast Traveler

Your guide to: High art in Minneapolis…Midcentury architecture in Palm Springs…Minimalism in Beacon…Good grooves in Austin

Northeast Brazil: Under the Equator
Article Northeast Brazil: Under the Equator, Brazil from Condé Nast Traveler

Majestic deltas, magnificent beaches, and a festival that makes Mardi Gras look like a convention of accountants—just a few of the attractions luring... more

Four great cities . . . on $250 each
Article Four great cities . . . on $250 each, Boston from Condé Nast Traveler

May 2008 marks Condé Nast Traveler's 250th issue, and in celebration(and, less happily, in recognition of the dollar's feeble state), we askedfour of our... more

Article Voluntourism, Cambodia from Condé Nast Traveler

Just back from her own hands-on experience, Dorinda Elliott introduces this surging movement. Plus: Teaching—and learning—in Cambodia, stove makeing... more

Eating Port O' Call, Bermuda

This bustling spot on Hamilton's main street serves up interesting takes on fresh local seafood. Among the best dishes on the lunch menu are the... more

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Pickled Onion, Bermuda

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Eating Mickey's Beach Bistro & Bar, Bermuda

Far less swanky than Elbow Beach's two formal restaurants, Mickey's still manages to charge steep rates for surprisingly ordinary food. The service, however, is... more

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Eating Hi Tide, Bermuda

It's surprising to find such an ambitious restaurant in such an intentionally casual resort, but the main restaurant at 9 Beaches is turning out some of the... more

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Frog and Onion Pub, Bermuda

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Eating Coconut Rock, Bermuda

Hidden among the shops (and foot traffic) of Reid Street, Coconut Rock requires sleuthlike skills to find. But once you taste the spicy linguine with tiger... more

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Eating Café Gio, Bermuda

Fearing the cruise ship throngs, locals and discerning travelers usually avoid St. George's Harbour like the plague. Thankfully, the area now has an oasis where... more

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Nightlife Café Cairo, Bermuda

Part Middle Eastern hookah lounge, part lavish dance club, and part fabulous restaurant, Café Cairo brings some much-needed sex appeal to Front Street,... more

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Eating Blû Bar & Grill, Bermuda

If you can look past the remote location of the Belmont Hills Golf Club, you'll find the culinary experience at its restaurant well worth the trouble. The... more

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Waterloo House, Bermuda

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Royal Palms Hotel
Hotel Royal Palms Hotel, Bermuda

In a country where everything from bottled water to taxi rides is overpriced, the century-old Royal Palms is a refreshingly good value. Just blocks away from... more

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The Reefs
Hotel The Reefs, Bermuda

More than 60 percent of the guests at the Reefs are repeat visitors. What are they coming back for? Comfort—as in fluffed pillows, homemade chocolate-chip... more

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Horizons & Cottages
Hotel Horizons & Cottages, Bermuda

In an island awash in renovations, Horizons & Cottages has dared to remain the same. That's not to say the hotel hasn't gone though a number of reincarnations... more

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Fairmont Southampton
Hotel Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda

Catering to big families, golfers, beach bums, and those who'd rather avoid the intimate "charms" of B&Bs, the mammoth, 593-room Fairmont Southampton—the... more

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Elbow Beach
Hotel Elbow Beach, Bermuda

This nearly century-old grand dame, painted a jaunty yellow and looming over a half-mile stretch of pink sand, has been undergoing renovations for the past... more

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Cambridge Beaches
Hotel Cambridge Beaches, Bermuda

Old-fashioned in the best possible sense, this cottage colony in the northwest part of the island posts a list of its return guests on a public bulletin board.... more

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Ariel Sands, Bermuda

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9 Beaches
Hotel 9 Beaches, Bermuda

Opened in May of 2005, this resort aims to be the anti-Bermuda—a young, hip alternative to the often stodgy, traditional cottage colony. And so the 84... more

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See + Do Verdmont House Museum, Bermuda

This historic house-turned-museum is filled with an extensive and rare collection of antiques—most of which were amassed by John Dickinson, the wealthy... more

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See + Do St. George's, Bermuda

The historic town of St. George's, the landing site of English colonists shipwrecked en route to Virginia in 1609 and the oldest continuously occupied town of... more

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See + Do Shipwreck Dives in Bermuda, Bermuda

As a navigational point for ships crossing the Atlantic to and from the New World, Bermuda was on the map for sailors in as early as the 16th century.... more

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See + Do Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda

A fascinating remnant of Bermuda's role in the British–American conflict, this massive compound of 19th-century buildings on the tip of Bermuda's western... more

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See + Do Fishing in Bermuda, Bermuda

Bermuda's prime big-game fishing season is April to November. That's when yellowfin tuna and blue marlin frequent its warm waters, along with barracuda,... more

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See + Do Golf in Bermuda, Bermuda

With nine golf courses scattered across its modest landmass, Bermuda has more greens per square mile than any other place in the world. The 18-hole par-three... more

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See + Do Botanical Gardens, Bermuda

Although the entire island could rightly be considered a botanical garden, this spectacular 36-acre property lets you see some of Bermuda's prettiest... more

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See + Do Boating in Bermuda, Bermuda

One of the best ways to explore St. George's Castle Harbour is by renting a boat. Thirteen-foot Boston Whalers with Bimini tops are available at Blue Hole Water... more

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See + Do Bermuda Maritime Museum, Bermuda

Not just for nautical buffs and history majors, the Maritime Museum is a fascinating (honest!) collection of exhibits dedicated to Bermuda's social, nautical,... more

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See + Do Beaches of Bermuda, Bermuda

The pink-sand beaches of this island are unlike any others in the Caribbean. Most people think the color comes from broken shells and bits of coral, but it's... more

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Nightlife Quito's Gazebo, British Virgin Islands

Tortola's Cane Garden Bay is the place to do a barefoot bar hop down the beach. Walk along the crescent strand, eavesdropping on the ebb and flow of people... more

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Nightlife Bomba Surfside Shack, British Virgin Islands

To call this beach bar on Tortola's Cappoon's Bay a shack is an insult to shanties everywhere. Still, this jumble of flotsam and jetsam—held together, it... more

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Nightlife William Thornton, British Virgin Islands

Body shots, temporary tattoos, synchronized shooters via an ingenious contraption called the “shotski,” impromptu nakedness. This floating bar... more

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Nightlife Foxy's Tamarind Bar and Grill, British Virgin Islands

Foxy Callwood's eponymous watering hole on Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, is the most famous bar in the Caribbean. Foxy is a famed raconteur and politically... more

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See + Do The Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels

These enormous art museums—one filled with "ancient" works; the other, modern—will keep you busy for a day, or two. They chart the history of... more

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See + Do Musée des Instruments de Musique, Brussels

Known as MIM, the Musical Instrument Museum would be worth seeing even if it were empty, since it's housed in the beautiful Art Nouveau former Old England... more

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See + Do La Maison Autrique, Brussels

The first building designed by Belgium's greatest architect, Victor Horta. It was restored by Brussels' own François Schuiten and Benoît Peeters,... more

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See + Do Ixelles, Brussels

An extremely pleasant neighborhood of boulevards, squares, and a string of lakes known as the Étangs d'Ixelles. It's worth the trip for real-estate... more

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See + Do Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée, Brussels

The Comic Strip Museum is another attraction that's housed in a building at least as great as the museum itself (in fact, unless you're a huge Tintin fan, the... more

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See + Do Bruparck, Brussels

In the shadow of the instantly recognizable '50s-futuristic Atomium, built for the World's Fair of 1958, sits this haven for kids: the Océade swimming... more

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See + Do Bois de la Cambre, Brussels

At 272 acres, Bois de la Cambre is Brussels's biggest park. This central spot is a delightful place to spend an afternoon strolling around its woodland paths.... more

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See + Do Horta Museum, Brussels

As Gaudí is to Barcelona, Victor Horta is to Brussels, and this, his former house, is now his museum. If you think you're not interested in Art Nouveau,... more

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