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When you only have a short amount of time in the Berlin and Potsdam area there are definitely some must-sees to make top priority on your agenda. While it might not seem like there is time to do it all, you can definitely hit the major hotspots and see a good portion of what the city has to offer. As most people will remember, Berlin was divided from 1961 until 1989 when the wall that separated the east from the west finally came down. Today, Berlin is the cosmopolitan capital of the reunited Germany and with that comes just about every lifestyle imaginable...

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Forget about Machu Picchu on your next trip (or even your first trip to Peru). Indeed, spend some time in the capital of Lima instead. While most people just spend a day or two in Lima on their way to another destination in the country, there is so much to see and do that a week won’t even really scratch the surface.

From museums to culinary to history, the culture in Lima is as old as the Incans who settled there thousands of years ago and the country ranges from desert to mountain to snowy regions all represented by the indigenous people that have migrated to the capital as well...

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Looking for a drive destination that’s just the next state over? New Mexico has more to offer than most places with a truly laid back atmosphere and a one of a kind charm. While most people will begin their trip in Albuquerque, it’s Santa Fe and Taos where the visitor can really get that laid back New Mexico experience.

Who hasn’t heard of Taos with its list of famous names visiting or living in the area? For example, it’s where Julia Roberts and even Donald Rumsfeld call home. When you’re visiting, the best place to spend a few nights or longer is at El Monte Sagrado...

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For years, Taiwan has been associated with the term "Made in Taiwan."

These days, though, it is a unique vacation experience that is a good "first" if you have never traveled to Asia.

Taiwan’s population is made up of almost entirely Han Chinese, now called Taiwanese with about a half-million indigenous people who did not migrate from mainland China.

At the head of the class in terms of friendly people, the locals will make your trip a real experience beginning in the capital city of Taipei, where most travelers to Taiwan begin their journey...

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There is never a bad time to enjoy the warm weather in the Caribbean and for romance; the feeling of the sun and the sound of the ocean waves just makes true love really come alive. While the Caribbean has a number of prime islands to visit, a few just seem to stand out above the competition. Islands like Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Aruba and even Belize are diverse, but tourists are always welcome...

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If you ask 10 people whether they prefer Barcelona to Madrid you’ll likely have a split decision. It can be likened to New York City versus Los Angeles, Cape Town versus Johannesburg or even Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.

Barcelona is the laid back of the two with a natural, but modernist twist and a history that dates back 2000 years. And, of course, the city is romantic...

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Just south enough not to be too Hollywood chic, but close enough to the action for a look at the "stars" in LaLa land if you must, Orange County and specifically what is known as "The Oceanfront" is a prime vacation destination if your heading to the west coast.

What is known as The Oceanfront actually comprises one of Southern California’s most exclusive beach communities where work and play intermingle with sun and fun. From spas, to shopping, to world class golf to amazing gourmet restaurants and top-notch accommodations, the Oceanfront area consists of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point and Laguna Beach.

In fact, this area is 42-miles of uninterrupted coast line with white, sandy beaches and towering cliffs lording over the pounding surf below...

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While there are many reasons to love Ireland at no time are the Irish festivities higher than during St. Patrick’s Day. Perched on the edge of Europe, this magical emerald island is as much a state of mind as a destination. But, if you’re looking for magic, romance and history to come alive before your eyes then the Emerald Island is the only answer...

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These days the new hotspot to get away is definitely Cabo San Lucas located at the Southern tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. While Cabo itself is a good place to stay busy it’s the more laid back feel of Jose del Cabo that is the better place to relax for the night. What is known as the "Corridor" connects these two towns together and in between take the time for a quick golf game or a spa treatment at the Hilton Los Cabos Beach and Golf Resort. In fact, the Hilton is an excellent place to spend your 24 hours in the area since it is situated right in between the two towns...

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With the holidays over and the cold weather really starting to set in, a warm Caribbean destination might just be the answer to the wanderlust you will invariable begin to feel before the next big travel season.

While the Caribbean has a number of prime islands to visit, a few just seem to stand out above the competition. Islands like Puerto Rico, Bahamas, St. Lucia and Aruba are diverse, but welcome tourists with a smile...