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Two Days Away

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Flagstaff is a mere couple of hours north on the I-17 from the cactus-covered capital of Phoenix.

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Miami

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In some cities, the enduring image of the holidays is a giant Christmas tree bedazzled in lights.

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Denver

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Denver International Airport is impressive for many reasons.

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Atlanta

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If holiday travel takes you to the world’s busiest airport, you're in luck.

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San Francisco

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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is genuinely one of the best airports for gourmandism in the country.

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New York

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Thrillist's guide to everything you can do this weekend and this month—from hot new restaurants to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

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OK, we’ll admit it: There are a handful of touristy spots in New York City that even us locals secretly love.

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When pop-up art galleries, celebrity-filled parties, live paintings, and more out-of-this-world art lands in Miami, it must be time for Art Basel.

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Nation

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A good Christmas market plays the hits—vendors selling last-minute wares, styrofoam cups of hot chocolate, Mariah Carey beaming through the speakers on an endless loop.

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Even if they’d rather get stuck in a middle seat on a long haul flight than admit it, most frequent travelers subscribe to the philosophy of “live, laugh, love.”

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The soothing clop, clop, clop of horse hooves echo through the snowy village of Jackson, New Hampshire, where horse-drawn Austrian sleigh rides and handmade chocolate delights await.

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Dallas

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Houston

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The holidays are overrun with obligations, including decorating your home, shopping for gifts, and attending parties.

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Nashville

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With Nashville being as popular as it is, it’s probably best to get to the airport a little earlier than usual before you depart in case you have to deal with any travel snafus or long lines at security.

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