January 2012
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Features
This month's hot stories
- CLOUD CATCHER: What is the cloud, anyway? We present a fool-proof guide to using it to simplify your life on the road.
- COLLABORATION NATION: How a Brooklyn-based startup is revolutionizing coworking culture
- TWEET SUCCESS: The behind-the-scenes story of the brand loyalty program for the digital age.
CLOUD CATCHER
- In Brief - Cancun, Mexico:
- Taking the Tack Out of Bric-a-Brac: Don't get distracted by the shiny shopping complexes full of the same ol' chain stores that plague Cancun and the Riviera Maya's tourist traps. Shopping pros know the coast is a haven for handcrafted goods that make unique souvenirs, so hit up the best boutiques and artisan markets for some real Mayan treasures.
- Holiday Helpers: Get that tingly feeling of having helped save the world on your next vacation.
- Living La Luxe Life: The Riviera Maya is a haven for some of the most drippingly decadent activities in the world.
A spotlight on one of AirTran Airways many great destinations.
View all stories from On The Town: CANCUN, MEXICO
- In Brief - Key West, FL:
- Conch Quest: Forget key lime pie. Here, we hunt for the perfect conch meal — an equally iconic and no less delicious Key West staple.
- Key West Quirk: Not everyone can just drop everything and move to Key West like the authors of Quit Your Job and Move to Key West did. However, anyone can take a great vacation in Key West with their insider tips.
- From Key to Shining Key: From lazing on beautiful beaches and soaking in history at Hemingway's home to devouring the customary slice of Key Lime pie, iconic Sunshine State activities are only a mile marker away.
A spotlight on one of AirTran Airways many great destinations.
View all stories from On The Town: KEY WEST, FL
- In Brief - Las Vegas:
- Good Eats From The Golden Era: There was a time, the good ol' days to be sure, when Vegas was about $1.99 shrimp cocktails and rubbing shoulders with Elvis and the Rat Pack, not quadruple-digit bottle service and Kim Kardashian. Luckily, while mega-casinos spring up around them like mushrooms, some old-school restaurants refuse to budge.
- Art in Vegas: Bigger, Brighter, Bolder: Who says there are no guaranteed wins in the gambling capital? Museums, galleries and deep-pocketed casinos showcase top-tier work free of charge.
- Going for Broke: You can live large in Las Vegas no matter your budget.
A spotlight on one of AirTran Airways many great destinations.
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- Find more at GO Archives
- Key Players: In the era of smaller, faster, lighter, laptops are starting to look...well, clunky (not to mention sooo last year). Turn your tablet or smartphone into a supercomputer with these travel-friendly keyboards.
- Clearing Up the Cloud: It's the future! It's revolutionary! It's magic! It's time you found out what all the fuss is about by wrapping your head around cloud computing. It could make your business trips more productive.
- Have Work Need Space: Loosecubes helps road warriors find office space — and inspiration — almost anywhere.
- Re-Tweet & Reward: Full of swagger and social media-savvy, Social Rewards is the brand loyalty program for the digital age.
- Soul Vacation: Enchantment Resort offers travelers an oasis of calm and renewal in the heart of Arizona's stunning red rock desert.
In Business
- The List Orlando, FL: The top 10 must-dos in Orlando, FL
- Events January 2012: This month’s greatest events
- A Giant Adventure: Every year, from mid-January to mid-March, the waters of Bahia de Samana, Dominican Republic (73 miles fromPunta Cana) and the Silver Bank come alive with eerie songs and the slapping of flippers as thousands of playful humpback whales migrate here to mate and calve. It's one of Earth's greatest spectacles, and one that you can see for yourself on a tour out of Punta Cana.
- Cozy, Up: Flying has never been so luxurious. You'll never want to leave home again without these warm — and stylish — cabin comforts.
- The Super Guide to the Super Bowl: There are hundreds of events happening in Indy over the month leading up to the main event, Super Bowl XLVI (that's Latin for "46"). Here are the top 14.
- Cold Weather Skin Savers: Winter weather takes a toll on skin, leaving it dry, dull and less-than-radiant. We've got your beauty RX — with the help of Dr. Mitchell Chasin-whether your destination is just chilly or downright subzero.
- Get Crabby: Stone crabs are delicious and in season in Florida. While the traditional way of serving their meaty claws is with a simple side of mustard sauce, some places get downright creative. Here are some of the best pairings.
- Game On: The menu, that is. Denver looks to its wild side for the latest dining craze: game meats.Here are some top stops to take a bite out of one of Colorado's iconic elk.
- Travel Apps Abound: Follow along to find the perfect travel app for your perfect trip.
- Deal Meter January 2012: This month's savings
- Best Day Ever: What makes your city special? We asked the experts — travel editors and columnists from local magazines and newspapers — what the best day to visit their city is in 2012.
- Tracks in the Snow: The best places to see winter wildlife on skis
- Let the Games Begin: Aspen and Vail have long competed to be Colorado's alpha resort. This year, Vail launches the inaugural Winter Teva Mountain Games, an extreme snowsports blowout to rival Aspen's X-Games. Here's how they stack up.
