Feel the SoCal Vibe on Tahoe’s North Shore
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By David Sax
- Visit the lake’s laid-back north side for powdery slopes, fireside hot tubs, old-timey saloons, and quality California cuisine.
Keep the Party Going in the Rockies
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With lax marijuana laws, boarder-friendly slopes, and a booming après-ski culture, Breckenridge, Colorado is staying up late.
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Learn a New Winter Sport in Lake Winnipesaukee
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Not a skier? Find your own offbeat outdoor fun in New Hampshire’s snowy lake region.
Tri-State Area
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Have a Shot in the Hudson Valley
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The region is now home to several craft distilleries producing top-shelf spirits.
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Tour Our Backyard Wine Country
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See why Seneca Lake is a closer alternative to Northern California.
East
Make a Craft-Beer Run to Philadelphia
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Sample microbrews from around the world in the city's 400-plus pubs and bars.
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Reconsider Boston Harbor
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The new one-and-a-half mile Rose Kennedy Greenway anchors the city’s revitalized waterfront with luxury hotels and sophisticated restaurants.
West
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With lax marijuana laws, boarder-friendly slopes, and a booming après-ski culture, Breckenridge, Colorado is staying up late.
Pick Your Pinot in Mendocino County
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The rugged valley just west of Napa offers better rates, oceanside vineyards, and hype-free culture.
South
Concert-Hop in Knoxville
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From weekly jazz performances to lo-fi indie shows, this football town has become a new hot spot for music.
Switch Gears in Austin
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The coolest city in Texas—and the ride-ready Hill Country terrain outside the capital—is accessible even to novice cyclists.
Midwest
Touch Down in Kansas City
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A brand-new nightlife district, an enviable food scene, and a renewed appreciation for a rich history is liberating this part of Missouri from flyover country.
Get Contemporary in Chicago
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With massive museum renovations and a growing gallery district, the Second City is striving for first prize in culture.
International
Eat Like a Locavore in Scotland
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Find an open fire and a homegrown gastropub culture in the winter-friendly area surrounding the Trossachs National Park.
Dance All Night in Mexico City
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Party in kitschy cantinas, booming rock clubs, and cumbia-fueled discos in this re-energized capital.
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The Travel Planner
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Escape for Less
- The bargain hunter’s winter-travel handbook.
Spotlight: LATIN AMERICA
Buenos Aires
The Argentinean capital is the expat haven of Paris in the twenties—except with girls in bikinis.
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Machu Picchu
Peru still offers the best vacation for adventure-seeking travelers.
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Punta del Este
The Uruguayan getaway vies with Rio for the sexiest seaside playground in South America.
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Pacific Heights
Central America on $4,000 a day? Live it up in a private villa in Zihuatanejo.