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What Really Goes On Inside Nudist Resorts

(504) Comments | Posted May 16, 2013 | 6:00 AM

This post contains nudity, which may be considered inappropriate for some audiences.

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(Photo Courtesy of Hidden Beach Resort)


JustLuxe has covered a wide variety of luxury travel over the years -- million dollar tours of India, women's solo travel destinations, and extravagant...

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5 Stealthily Green Hotels

(0) Comments | Posted May 9, 2013 | 8:38 AM

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(Photo Courtesy of Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort)

Just because Earth Month is officially over doesn't mean you should run right out and fuel up your private jet without a care in the world. But if you must, you can take solace in knowing that...

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Natural Hot Springs Destinations

(0) Comments | Posted April 30, 2013 | 7:00 AM

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(Photo Courtesy of Blue Lagoon)



Mineral baths, therapeutic mud, volcanic springs--when it comes to hydrotherapy, nobody provides better than Mother Nature. Here's a roundup of our favorite hot springs experiences, from historic to luxurious to Viking.


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9 Fitness Retreats To Whip You Into Shape For Summer 2013

(2) Comments | Posted April 15, 2013 | 8:15 AM

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(Photo Credit: YOGAqua/Ashley Barrett)



With less than two months to go until swimsuit season, it's time to start thinking about working off that winter chub and getting back into trim, fit and fighting form. If it's hard to force your...

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Game of Thrones Locations: Beautiful Spots From the HBO Hit Series

(3) Comments | Posted April 11, 2013 | 2:18 PM

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(Photo courtesy of HBO Watch)



There are a lot of special effects in the HBO blockbuster fantasy series Game of Thrones, but one thing that's never faked is the spectacular scenery. If you're looking at an elegant medieval port city,...

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Pack A Lot Of Europe Into One Trip: 10 Cruises You Need To Check Out

(70) Comments | Posted April 3, 2013 | 8:18 AM

With a blistery winter still hitting most of the U.S., flowers blooming, birds chirping and clear blue skies start to feel like an impossibility. But soon enough the chill in the air will turn to warm breezes and spring will really arrive -- and with it comes European cruise season....

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Voyage et tourisme: 5 prisons reconverties en hôtels de luxe (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted March 18, 2013 | 11:06 AM

Là où, jadis, vous n'aviez le droit qu'à un seul coup de téléphone, un vilain sandwich et un lit dur comme de la pierre, vous pouvez à présent vous faire servir, déguster des plats décadents et vous plonger dans des couvertures moelleuses.

Hé oui, certaines prisons se sont ainsi reconverties...

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5 Prisons Turned Into Luxury Hotels (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted March 18, 2013 | 7:00 AM

Where you were once only allowed one phone call, a bologna sandwich and a rock hard bunk bed, you're now pampered with concierge service, decadent dishes, and the coziest of accommodations. Gone are the dark days of detaining criminals, as today these former prisons are hosting travelers from around the...

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Luxurious Cruise Trends For 2013 (PHOTOS)

(0) Comments | Posted February 25, 2013 | 6:00 AM

The Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) had some intriguing and exciting trends to report during its most recent State of the Industry Press Conference in New York this year. From brand-name entertainment to celebrity chef-driven cuisine, to a focus on small-ship experiential cruising, the future of this waterborne form...

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Chinese New Year: North American Chinatowns Where You Can Celebrate

(6) Comments | Posted February 6, 2013 | 6:00 AM

Chinatowns were initially formed as a place where Chinese immigrants could celebrate their culture, as well as live and work in their communities without discrimination or language barriers. The first one popped up in the U.S. in San Francisco in 1848 and has since become a huge part of the...

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Stockholm Travel: What To See, Where To Eat, What To Buy

(0) Comments | Posted December 19, 2012 | 6:00 AM

Stockholm is one of the most desirable cruise destinations on Baltic and Northern European itineraries for good reason. Most cruise ships dock right in the city center, but you won't fall into a tourist trap. Indeed, this city is anything but touristy, although it is an ideal and welcoming...

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Luxury Hotels Offer Americans Holiday High Tea

(2) Comments | Posted December 10, 2012 | 6:00 AM

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Photo courtesy of St. Regis Atlanta


Great news for Anglophiles: You don't need to travel to Jolly Olde England to get a proper holiday tea, complete with scones and real whipped cream and Yuletide cheer. Some of America's favorite luxury...

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Movie-Themed Tours To Take In 2013 (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted December 5, 2012 | 6:00 AM

We've all heard that old axiom about life imitating art, but one specific part of our lives has come to imitate a singular type of art. Our vacations are now an occasion to follow the paths laid out in our favorite movies. Obviously we can't recreate all the plot details...

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12 Chilling Halloween Attractions (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted October 25, 2012 | 7:00 AM

Some people like to celebrate Halloween in scanty costumes; others like to indulge in sweets; then there are the ones who want to scream, be utterly grossed out and have nightmares for weeks afterward.

If you fall into that last group, you're probably a bit nuts, but here's a roundup...

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10 Autumn Trips Not To Miss (PHOTOS)

(6) Comments | Posted October 18, 2012 | 7:00 AM

From the minute coffee shops put their "Pumpkin Latte" signage up, we all knew that autumn had arrived...and while some people mourn the shortening of days and incoming cold weather, most of us also anticipate fall's many delights. Autumn brings grape-picking season at wineries, family holiday feasts and weekend harvest...

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Wine Regions With Cultural Attractions (PHOTOS)

(1) Comments | Posted October 12, 2012 | 7:00 AM

It's not smart to plan a wine tasting tour where each day is packed with back-to-back tastings. It wears out the palate or leads to further bad decisions. Three wineries per day is a good maximum number for the amateur wine aficionado. And what should you do with the rest...

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Vermont's Fall Foliage Feasts (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted October 8, 2012 | 7:00 AM

With the fifth annual Naked Table Lunch in downtown Woodstock rounding out August's final weekend, Vermont got a head start on the harvest festival season -- as befits the northernmost New England state. Thanks to its widespread support of artisanal farms and "cottage" food producers, Vermont is a delicious destination...

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Moscow's Modern Face (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted September 19, 2012 | 7:00 AM

It is just over twenty years now since the collapse of the Soviet Union and my very first time in Moscow. I have read about government reform and social advances, but it was my firsthand experience that amazed me of this new revitalized cosmopolitan city.

The Russian capital has...

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Visiting America's Most Bizarrely Named Towns

(164) Comments | Posted September 5, 2012 | 7:00 AM

Fact: There are 28 Springfields in the U.S. according to the United States Census Bureau

It's not even the most-recurring place name in the country. But for every uninspired destination name, there's one that's so wacky, you might wonder whether some town official from way-back-when named it on a dare....

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Bird's Eye View: Flight-Seeing Tours Around The World (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted September 2, 2012 | 9:14 AM

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a tourist!

While fear of flying is a common travel deterrent, "flight-seeing" is an ever-more-popular tourism trend. Ignore the vertigo and see the world from the greatest possible heights -- for example, on a paragliding adventure over the Aspen peaks, offered by Aspen...

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