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What did you do on your last plane journey? Fall asleep, watch a movie, draft some emails?

Upon arrival at the Old Edwards Inn in North Carolina, you'll be greeted with a complimentary glass of champagne.

Seattle is a city on the edge. So much of Seattle's recent history is about pushing boundaries, from music to art to technology.

Against the backdrop of bright blue sky and the red rocks of the Colorado River canyon, a mustard-yellow train steams through the rugged landscape, the words "Union Pacific" emblazoned on its side.

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For generations, city slickers have lived out their Old West fantasies on Texas dude ranches. But the newly updated Inn at Dos Brisas, halfway between Houston and Austin, offers much more than dusty cattle drives and campfire cookouts.

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Road tripping along America's highways is an iconic aspect of US pop culture -- from Jack Kerouac's novel "On the Road" to the road movie "Little Miss Sunshine."

Cannes may not spring to mind when seeking a restorative retreat, walks among ancient forests or a spot of bird-watching. But a 15-minute ferry ride from the splashy Riviera resort drops you at the tranquil Îles de Lérins, twin emerald islands in France where all the pleasures of the great outdoors await.

For most chefs, the award of an illustrious Michelin star is a dream come true.

The dancing begins almost as soon as the sun sets on Sanya, in southern Hainan.