Spontantrip: An Austrian Road Trip

—From Graz to Salzburg, I take a drive through three of Austria’s greatest cities marked by fortresses, scenic views and local culture. Ever since I met a lifelong Austrian friend in college, I’ve had more than a few reasons to visit the land-locked, central European country—walk the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, sip a…

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Keeping the Magic Alive

By Melissa Sorge —Premier trip planner Niquesa Travel designed a magical excursion for families to experience the wonder of Finnish Lapland during the holiday season. Perhaps the only greater feeling than the warmth we experience remembering the holidays of our childhood is the excitement and wonder of watching our children encounter the holiday magic themselves.…

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Coming of Age — The MC Hotel

The MC Hotel

—In the heart of Downtown Montclair, The MC Hotel is a demonstration of the city’s cultural growth and developed community. It’s been nearly a decade since I graduated from Montclair State University and ever since, I’ve watched in awe of how the township has grown. Downtown is thriving. Spaces and lots that once collected dust…

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Cabin Fever

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—Geometric panels, steel micro dwellings, a mysterious wooden façade — cabin architecture is inspiring designers with the spirit of seclusion. Living in a big city means that every day is fast-paced—hours slip through our fingers and our thoughts are never settled. Everyone unwinds in different ways but there seems to be a resurgence in escaping…

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Paradise Found at Wymara Resort & Villas

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I grew up accustomed to the “do-nothing” vacation. Family trips were taken to commercialized Caribbean destinations where the extent of our days amounted to eating, swimming, more eating and sleeping in. Now that I’m older, my wanderlust has continued but I choose to immerse myself in getaways that involve a bit more adventure and oftentimes…

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Tombs & Temples

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—London-based trip curator, Niquesa Travel, has created a journey exploring Egypt’s rich cultural past and its resurgence into 21st century modernity. Most of us would be happy to get away for two weeks and lay next to a beach, but Mark Allvey felt differently. With his 30 years of experience in the luxury hotel sector,…

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