Find Luxury for Less in Marrakech
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By Julie Earle-Levine
- Since the euro crisis has thinned the crowds, now’s the perfect time for adventurous travelers to enjoy the Red City’s new relative bargains.
More Warm Weather Escapes
- Slow Down in Todos Santos
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There’s new development and a growing tourist scene here, but this Baja Peninsula haven for surfers and artists still offers plenty of unspoiled charm.
- Get Lost in the Desert in Palm Springs
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Explore rocky canyons and hip hotels near the site of the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Tri-State Area
- Graze on Artisanal Cheeses in the Finger Lakes
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Bypass the overcrowded wineries to visit family-run farms and dairies producing some of the country’s best cheddars and chèvres.
- Go Nautical in St. Andrews
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Spot whales and walk the ocean floor in New Brunswick’s uncrowded summer resort town.
East
- Enjoy the Off-season in Martha’s Vineyard
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Take advantage of fall's smaller crowds and lower prices to fully appreciate the island’s small-town charms and natural beauty.
- Soak Up the Art Scene in Philadelphia
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World-class museums, cutting-edge galleries, and ubiquitous street murals make this city a trove of creative riches.
West
- Eat Farm-Fresh Cuisine in Boulder
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An ever-expanding roster of locavore restaurants and chefs have turned this city into a beacon of sustainable dining.
- Escape the Crowds in Teton Valley
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The foothills of Idaho offer a low-key alternative to flashy Jackson Hole, offering the same dramatic scenery and outdoor adventures without the fuss.
South
- Go Culture-Hopping in San Antonio
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With new museums and riverfront projects, the city is finding new ways to celebrate its international history.
- Ride the Waves in Charleston
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South Carolina’s coastal city offers a growing surf scene and a host of other beachy activities.
Midwest
- Hit the Peninsulas in Traverse City
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With farms, vineyards, and foraging chefs, this bucolic retreat in northern Michigan is a rising destination for food lovers.
- Go Beyond Football in Madison
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Best known as a college town, Wisconsin’s progressive capital city is also home to notable architecture and art, as well as an emerging culinary scene.
International
- See a More Fashionable Side of Prague
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A new crowd of trendsetting boutiques, design-centric galleries, and spirited restaurants are lending fresh energy to the Czech capital.
- Stay Up Late in Montreal
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This Quebec destination city has three-story megaclubs, indie-music venues, and plenty of innovative watering holes for nightlife lovers.
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NORTHEAST U.S.
Hudson Valley
Beacon is host to a slew of new independent galleries, art cafés, and design stores.
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Camden, Maine
Skip lobster in favor of the town’s vineyards, farm markets, and cooking schools.
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Boston Harbor
The revitalized waterfront is packed with luxury hotels and great restaurants.
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Montauk
A crush of newly renovated hotels, boutiques, and off-the-beaten-path seafood spots are revitalizing the classic beach town.