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San Diego

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Over the past few years, award-winning California wine regions like Napa, Sonoma, and Temecula Valley have seen stiff competition for visitors.

Explore Mexico’s Wine Mecca, Located Just 2 Hours Across the Border 

Los Angeles

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For good reason, Santa Barbara has been called “The American Riviera” for the better part of a century.

Where to Find Glorious Forests, Wineries, and Waterfalls in Santa Barbara

Nation

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There’s a part of France that looks like a live-action fairytale.

Explore Castles, Chateaux, and Wine in France’s Valley of Kings

Miami

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Located just 45 minutes away from St. Petersburg, Anna Maria Island is a time-warp.

Get a Taste of Old Florida at This Charming Gulf Coast Beach Town

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Fort Lauderdale has long been in Miami’s shadow in just about every way.

Where to Eat in Fort Lauderdale Right Now

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Fort Lauderdale has been trying to shed its Spring Break past for decades now.

This Former Spring Break Capital Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway 

Charleston

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At the height of the international slave trade, Gadsden’s Wharf was the single largest point of entry for the enslaved Africans brought to North America.

Plan a Trip to the International African American Museum in Charleston This Summer

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Lifestyle

There’s no monument more emblematic of Los Angeles than the Hollywood Sign.

7 Epic Hikes for a Close-Up View of the Iconic Hollywood Sign

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These days, the Santa Clarita Valley is probably best known as the setting for Netflix’s cannibalistic comedy series Santa Clarita Diet.

14 Reasons to Drive to the Santa Clarita Valley

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Where to Go Camping This Summer Within 2.5 Hours of Los Angeles

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The restaurant world—and just about everything else on the planet—has been in a constant state of flux since mid-March when the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic forced operators to cease dine-in service.

What You Need to Know About LA’s Restaurant Reopening

New York

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West Coasters have long ridiculed NYC’s taco scene, but we’ve come a long way as a taco town over the last few years.

Sara Ventiera

Latest Posts From Sara

Explore Mexico’s Wine Mecca, Located Just 2 Hours Across the Border

Valle de Guadalupe is a mecca for fine wines and exquisite Baja Med cuisine, with plenty of boutique resort options, too.

Where to Find Glorious Forests, Wineries, and Waterfalls in Santa Barbara

There’s something for everyone at this popular coastal destination.

Explore Castles, Chateaux, and Wine in France’s Valley of Kings

Live out your fairytale dreams in the Loire Valley.

Get a Taste of Old Florida at This Charming Gulf Coast Beach Town

Eat seafood at one of the oldest fishing villages on the East Coast and explore other fun things to do in Anna Maria Island.

Where to Eat in Fort Lauderdale Right Now

From trendy beachside restaurants to Italian staples, these are the best restaurants in Fort Lauderdale.

This Former Spring Break Capital Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway

From retro underwater revues and waterway cruises to shopping local artisans, here are the coolest things to do in Fort Lauderdale.

Plan a Trip to the International African American Museum in Charleston This Summer

The groundbreaking museum will honor the untold stories of the African American journey at one of the most sacred sites in the US.

7 Epic Hikes for a Close-Up View of the Iconic Hollywood Sign

Get up close and personal with one of LA’s most famous landmarks.

14 Reasons to Drive to the Santa Clarita Valley

Just one hour north of LA, an oasis of wineries, historic sites, and nature awaits.

Where to Go Camping This Summer Within 2.5 Hours of Los Angeles

Beaches, mountains, and deserts ideal for spending a few nights under the stars.

What You Need to Know About LA’s Restaurant Reopening

From capacity restrictions to outdoor seating.

The 13 Best Tacos in NYC Right Now

West Coasters have long ridiculed NYC’s taco scene, but we’ve come a long way as a taco town over the last few years.