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Ah, summer in Europe: biking over bridges in Amsterdam, eating just-caught fish at a taverna in Athens, paying exorbitantly high price tags, waiting forever to get into crowded museums, squeezing through masses of tourists swarming sidewalks and blocking every view… Admittedly, vibes on the well-traversed continent can get ruined pretty quickly during high season.

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Las Vegas

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As the year winds down, it's easy to get caught up in holiday shopping or tracking down the perfect dessert for your next office party.

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Phoenix

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While giving back to the community is important all year-round, the holidays can be an especially difficult time for those experiencing hardship, making it an impactful time to put your good will to good use by volunteering with a local nonprofit.

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San Diego

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The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes that sense of goodwill and generosity that many of us feel towards our fellow humans.

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There’s a clunky, very vintage-looking Unisonic video intercom system outside the 15th-floor penthouse in Downtown Las Vegas’s El Cortez Hotel.

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Austin

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While the enjoyment that comes from “doing you” is always a top priority during the precious moments known as “free-time,” this weekend, Austinites should also consider a goal beyond making it to Sunday brunch—one that revolves not around cocktails, but on civic duty.

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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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San Antonio

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No matter how many times we visit San Antonio, we always discover something new and exciting.

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Washington DC

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Washington, DC is a city with many sides.

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New York

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Celebrating the most wonderful time of year in the most remarkable city on Earth should never be taken for granted.

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Dallas

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Gone are the days when the holidays centered around wish lists for all the material things we wanted to receive—at least we hope that’s the case for most people reading this.

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