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In San Antonio, Viva Fiesta
Embellished river barges meander along the waterway with city officials and leaders on board. The riverfront where spectators gather is converted to a child-friendly park: amid the folding chairs and oak trees are cascarones — eggshells that have been filled with confetti and sealed with pastel-colored paper — that children can crack over one another’s heads, sending bits of blue, green, and neon pink bursting into the air. READ MORE ›
Powering Down on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast
Scarlet macaws perch on treetops, their vibrant hues stunning against the backdrop of low, interweaving gray clouds. Nearby are monkeys and sloths, slowly creeping through the trees. Within hours, Costa Rica earns its name: With 5% of the Earth’s biodiversity, the small country is also one of the most bountiful. READ MORE ›
Tour Downtown Abbey!
The castle is currently closed to the public (it’s a private residence, naturally) but slated to reopen its magnificent doors this July. According to Discover England Tours, summer tours go on sale during early February 2013. READ MORE ›
Dorset Square Hotel Opens in Marylebone
The Dorset Square Hotel has opened, with thirty-eight individually appointed bedrooms tucked inside an historic Regency townhouse. Many guest rooms overlook the property’s private garden—the site of Thomas Lord’s first cricket ground. READ MORE ›