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Matt Meltzer
Matt Meltzer is the former Miami Editor for Thrillist, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, former pageant judge in the Miss Florida America system, and past contributor to Cosmopolitan magazine. In addition to Thrillist, Matt is a Senior Editor for MiamiBeach411.com and professor of Business Writing at the University of Miami, where he is a member of the boxing team. Prior to Thrillist, Matt was the Director of Student Housing at the Miami City Ballet School, during which time he completed two Ironman triathlons. Matt graduated with a BBA from Miami and holds a Masters in Journalism from the University of Florida. He currently lives in Miami with his Betta fish, Bob.
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Dive Into These Incredible Underground Swimming Holes in Mexico

Yet another reason to add the Yucatán to your bucket list.

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Travel
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The Most Magnificent Train Rides in America

These train journeys take you through some of the most stunning scenery in the States.

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Why America’s Least-Visited States Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List

Even the most well-traveled American has inevitable gaps on their “where I’ve been” map.

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Incredibly Cool Treehouse Hotels To Daydream About Right Now

When you were 10, camping out in a treehouse -- where “room service” was your mom with brownies, interrupting your game of truth or dare at the WORST possible moment -- made for some pretty great overnight lodging.

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Next Flight Out
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The Best Places In the US and Around the World to Travel to In March

All across the country, college students are looking ahead to March: deciding to take a week off from reality, go somewhere warm, and do things they’ll deny in future job interviews.

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Next Flight Out
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The Best Places Around the World to Travel to In April

April can be an awkward travel month between winter and summer, when you’re restless and still shaking off cabin fever.

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Next Flight Out
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The Very Best Places to Escape to This February

As loyal readers, you know that January is consistently the best month for scoring cheap flights, whether you’re trying to escape winter or lean fully into it.

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The World's Most Beautiful Beach Cities Where You Can Live for Dirt Cheap

More than a few Americans fantasize about picking up their lives and moving to some seaside villa in a country where your rent is less than a car payment.

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10 Cheap Flight Booking Sites That Save You the Most Money

Saving money on flights is an artform.

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Next Flight Out
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The Absolute Best Places to Get Away This January

God help us, but the heart of holiday madness is all but upon us now.

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12 Vacation Ideas That’ll Get You Stoked to Travel This Winter

Winter, when done right, is amazing: Look no further than the winter carnivals in places like Quebec, or ski resorts in the Rockies for evidence.

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Actually Cool Places to Go For Thanksgiving, With or Without Your Family

People talk about Thanksgiving like they’re planning a trip to the DMV.

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