Escape Your Life in Mérida
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By Denise Penny
- Swim in caves, pass out on the beach, or troll the mercado in this pretty, undisturbed Mexican city.
More Tropical Getaways
Wander Off in Maui-
Tourists avoid the island’s spooky, beautiful northeastern coast, which leaves more beaches, volcanoes, and waterfalls for you.
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Go Wild on Bocas del Toro -
This Caribbean archipelago on Panama’s north coast is tropical paradise by day and party central by night.
Tri-State Area
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Have a Shot in the Hudson Valley -
The region is now home to several craft distilleries producing top-shelf spirits.
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Tour Our Backyard Wine Country -
See why Seneca Lake is a closer alternative to Northern California.
East
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Go Beyond the Lobster in Maine -
Sails are lowered for the winter in Camden, but vineyards, farm markets, and cooking schools are turning this town into the Napa of New England.
Make a Craft-Beer Run to Philadelphia-
Sample microbrews from around the world in the city's 400-plus pubs and bars.
West
Become a Cheeseburger Connoisseur in New Mexico-
Sample the best of the state’s green-chile-slathered specialty, from Santa Fe to Albuquerque.
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Follow Shaun White in Aspen -
The tony ski town is home to backcountry double-black runs, X Games terrain, and crawling underground cave tours for adrenaline junkies.
South
Concert-Hop in Knoxville-
From weekly jazz performances to lo-fi indie shows, this football town has become a new hot spot for music.
Switch Gears in Austin-
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-
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-
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-
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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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.
Dining As Diversion.
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New You In The New Year.
A Warm Embrace in Winter.
Fall Into Fitness.
