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6 Chicago hidden gems you should know

Look beyond the main attractions, and you may find yourself surprised by what the Windy City has been hiding in plain sight. From a riverfront pagoda to a breathtaking cafe tucked away in a home furnishings store., these six Chicago hidden gems will take you on…
IHG Travel
December 29, 2016

Honolulu’s best secluded beaches

Most Hawaiian beaches tend to be a little crowded, with the notorious island state long-standing as a destination for families and couples to retreat to paradise-like conditions. Beyond the white sands of popular spots like Waikiki Beach and Ala Moana Beach Park are several of…
IHG Travel
November 14, 2016

Hidden gems: The best beach towns on the East Coast

Summer is coming, so it should come as no surprise that you find your thoughts drifting toward sunlit beaches and the low hush of waves caressing a sandy shore. If you're tired of your regular routine, why not go "small town" this year? Beachside villages…
Kyle Coleman
June 21, 2016

The natural hidden gems of Riyadh

Riyadh in Arabic means a place of gardens and trees. While the city has become a modern testament of Saudi Arabia’s cultural and economic influence, it remains, as it was in its origins, an oasis filled with hidden natural beauty. The Arabian Desert surrounding the…
Kyle Coleman
March 28, 2016

Canada: Top 10 hidden gems for winter

When the snow falls in Canada, the fun begins. Canada is a popular destination for winter travel, with fun activities like skating on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal to hitting the slopes at Mont Tremblant. Beyond these well-known destinations are a number of hidden gems visitors and…
Kyle Coleman
February 15, 2016

Paris beyond the Louvre: Small museums you can’t miss

Paris established itself long ago as one of the world’s premier destinations for fine art. But there’s more to the city’s dynamic art scene than the Louvre and da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”. Why not skip the queues and experience the French’s capital’s many smaller museums, which…
Kyle Coleman
October 28, 2015

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