Maybe you haven’t heard, but Auckland, New Zealand is having its moment in the sun. This city is down under…and a little to the right. The city was a recent host for the America’s Cup, and new construction is always on the table in the Commercial Bay District (CBD). All the new blood in the hospitality sector has done more than revitalized a harbor on life support. It’s breathed literal new life into the entire retail scene. Luxury hotels here do not disappoint. It’s the juxtaposition of …
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You Won’t Believe the Beauty of Indiana Dunes National Park
If you’ve driven through Gary, Indiana on your way to Chicago, you might not have many positive things to say about the city. It was once a thriving destination where factory workers earned high salaries and enjoyed a bustling city center. It has since fallen on hard times. Some factories remain, but it’s harder to find the town’s beauty today than it was 50 years ago. However, if you know where to look, you will find a magnificent spot that forces you to rethink your opinion of Gary. You won’t …
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Louisville Nature Center: A Hidden Gem in the City
Head to Louisville Nature Center: a hidden gem in the city. Louisville commuters regularly drive by the Louisville Nature Center (LNC) and its 70-acre Bluegrass Creek State Nature Preserve without realizing they’re near one of the city’s best hidden gems. Several people living in the same neighborhood as LNC probably don’t even realize the wonder within those woods. It’s somewhat easy to understand how they could overlook something that should seem obvious: LNC is overshadowed by the …
Palm Springs is the Most LGBTQ-Friendly City in the United States
Palm Springs is the most LGBTQ-friendly city in the United States and has many other attractive features to appreciate. In less than two hours, you can drive from Los Angeles into the Sonoran Desert to this desert mecca. Palm Springs has long been a popular getaway thanks to its weather, hot springs, and the backdrop of the Coachella Valley. Hollywood celebrities have flanked to this desert destination since the ’30s to escape fame’s limelight, many buying homes in the area. While the nearly …
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The Draw of Hilton Head Island
What is the draw of Hilton Head Island? Is it the more than ten miles of beaches? Maybe it’s the slower pace of life. Maybe it’s both of these characteristics that have drawn visitors to the Hilton Head, South Carolina area for decades. A whopping 39 public and private golf courses weave across the island, making it a golfer’s dream come true. And the weather is conducive to tennis, fishing, and biking, too — in fact, the island’s paved trail system means you can bike from one of the island to …
Hiking Canada’s Silver Basin
Have you ever tried hiking Canada's Silver Basin? As anyone who’s ever hiked anywhere in Canada can tell you, this country has some of the most picturesque views you’ll find in the world. One of these hikes can be found within Silver Basin. About two hours outside Radium or Invermere is Bugaboo Provincial Park where you’ll find Silver Basin’s trailhead. Note: getting to the trailhead requires a vehicle with high undercarriage clearance — a 4x4 is a good option. You’ll follow the fire service …