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Where to Watch the Best Fourth of July Fireworks This Year
Every Fourth of July, Americans don their red, white, and blue, snag a hot dog or two, and watch the sky fill with legal sparkly explosions. This year, as the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, some cities are taking the festivities even further than usual.
If you're looking for more than a backyard BBQ and a handheld sparkler, these are nine Fourth of July fireworks displays worth planning a trip around.
R O A D T R I P
The 20 Best Natural Phenomena to Road Trip to in the United States
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Some you stumble onto by accident. Others are worth planning your entire trip around. From geothermal springs to bioluminescent bays, these are the most spectacular natural phenomena in the US and where to find them.
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June Edition
Where to travel: Seychelles
Where to stay: Score free World Cup tickets when you book an Airbnb
What we’re loving: Airbnb Blinked. Boutique Hotels Won.
What to do: Take an Uber, on the water
G U I D E
I've Attended the Tour de France Four Times. Here's What I Wish I'd Known.
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The Tour de France kicks off the first weekend of July and runs for three weeks, winding through cobblestone villages and soaring mountain passes before finishing on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
Here's how to make your first Tour de France trip one to remember.
C R U I S E
Celebrity Solstice Just Got a Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover
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The 18-year-old cruise ship has just emerged from a multi-million-dollar renovation that makes it feel almost brand new. The refit is part of Celebrity's $250 million program to modernize five ships across its fleet.
Here's what changed.
S T A Y S
From a Surf Shack in Montauk to a Private Island in Provence, These Are May's Best New Hotel Openings
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May's best new hotels run the full spectrum: a restored New Hampshire inn, Burgundy's first five-star vineyard hotel, a private Sardinian estate, and the summer's most talked-about opening — a 17-acre private island off Provence with Michelin-starred dining and ferry-only access.
The A-listers are apparently already ahead of the curve.
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