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A complete ski resort: Vail

2:36 PM on 07/25/2011

There is an unspoken understanding in Vail that "If you are here, you belong."

There are a lot of things I like about Paris. Ooh la la! I like that men wear scarves and that no matter how simply or casually a woman is dressed, she always throws something on and manages to look chic.

Exploring Singapore

By BlackAtlas

2:24 PM on 07/25/2011

Singapore, an island city-state off the southern tip of Malaysia, was described to us by a local as "Asia for beginners." An Asian country where English is the official language makes for an easy place for an American to explore.

72 Hours at the Congressional Black Caucus Convention in D.C.

By BlackAtlas

2:19 PM on 07/25/2011

The Congressional Black Caucus' annual legislative conference in Washington is a nonstop cavalcade of programs, panel discussions, workshops, job fairs, ultraexclusive receptions and upscale parties.

Quebec's new France festival

By BlackAtlas

2:16 PM on 07/25/2011

As I passed through the gateway of the oldest walled city in North America, I could hear a buzz of excitement. Hoards of visitors swarmed the cobblestone streets. They had come to Canada to join the people of Quebec City in the celebration of their French heritage.

Grannies on safari: Cape Town

By BlackAtlas

2:11 PM on 07/25/2011

Some say Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I agree. But it's also one of the most historically important cities in the country.

Living the luxe life on St. Barths

By BlackAtlas

2:06 PM on 07/25/2011

Global traveler Kelly E. Carter recently returned from her second trip to Saint-Barthélemy and is already plotting another escape to the tiny Caribbean island in the French West Indies that attracts the rich and famous... and those who like to pretend for a week or two.

An oasis in the desert

By BlackAtlas

2:02 PM on 07/25/2011

The second largest of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is a city cloaked with mystery and adventure.

Girlfriend getaway: 5 reasons to visit Myrtle Beach

By BlackAtlas

1:59 PM on 07/25/2011

Touted as one of the fastest-growing vacation destinations in the USA, the Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina attracts about fourteen million visitors annually. Here are 5 reasons why you should book a trip

Viva la Italia: Please believe the hype

By BlackAtlas

1:54 PM on 07/25/2011

Okay, sports fans: So my career is traveling the world and telling people's stories. Mostly I write about people who are oppressed, subjugated, the victims of violence, terrorism, hunger and the vilest affliction - poverty. So in short I go places most folks wouldn't dare to go. But once in a while I get to travel to the usual tourist traps but being me, my travels aren't your typical American vacay stories. So I thought I'd share my travel log and today we are being whisked off to Italy.

The beauty of Costa Rica

By BlackAtlas

1:50 PM on 07/25/2011

Of all the places I've visited for BlackAtlas.com and I don't think any place I've been is more beautiful than Costa Rica. Blessed with abundant rain forests, beaches on both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and a serious commitment to protecting the environment, this Central American country is a wonderful travel destination.

The sound of London

By BlackAtlas

1:46 PM on 07/25/2011

London is a business, fashion and cultural Mecca. There's no bigger hub in all of Europe. Now, other countries might argue that theirs is the center - but come on, let's be real about it: London seemingly has it all.

My Nashville

By BlackAtlas

1:43 PM on 07/25/2011

To many, Nashville is known as the Music City, the unofficial honky-tonk capital of the world but it is so much more than that. It often surprises to initial visitors to find a chic American city, scintillating skyscrapers, and a healthy financial community, embracing new commerce, publishing houses and other offshoots of the music industr

Heart of a champion

By BlackAtlas

1:40 PM on 07/25/2011

Few states embrace basketball as much as Indiana does, and Indianapolis is a frequent host of the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournament.

Yosemite National Park: It's not just the destination, it's the journey!

By BlackAtlas

1:35 PM on 07/25/2011

As a globetrotter and travel journalist, I am often asked, "Where are your favorite places to travel?" It's a hard question to answer because I love so many different places for so many different reasons. However, there is one place that consistently makes my top ten list and that is Yosemite National Park.

Non-gamblers can win big in Las Vegas

By BlackAtlas

1:31 PM on 07/25/2011

Las Vegas was rocked hard by the recession and travelers can take advantage of the myriad of deals designed to lure visitors. But what if you don't gamble? Kelly E. Carter writes how the non-gambler can win big with a trip to Sin City.

LA: She's clairvoyant

By BlackAtlas

1:20 PM on 07/25/2011

Los Angeles is that popular girl in high school that the guys loved to love and the girls loved to hate. I was that girl in high school, so I deeply relate to everything LA represents.

Sylvia's approaches 50 years of delectable soul food

By BlackAtlas

1:12 PM on 07/25/2011

When it comes to soul food, one name has come to encompass the rich and flavorful taste of this celebrated cuisine: Sylvia Woods. Recognized internationally as the "Queen of Soul Food," Woods began making her mark in 1962 when she opened Sylvia's Restaurant in the historic neighborhood of Harlem.

Nothing Beats Taj Mahal Love: A letter from India

By BlackAtlas

1:05 PM on 07/25/2011

The noise of the city has forced me to get up, so I figured it was a good time to write my letter from India.

Finding inspiration in Milan

By BlackAtlas

12:57 PM on 07/25/2011

Sananda Maitreya lives in Milan. That name may not mean anything to you, but you probably remember Terence Trent D'Arby, the hard singing performer whose 'The Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby' is an '80s classic with a real retro-soul feel.

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