The 25 coolest towns in America

View this email in your browser Hello! Happy Monday, everyone!  Hopefully, the long weekend has helped you recharge and face the week with batteries topped up.   You'll need the energy as the Holiday Season sprints into full gear.  Christmas is already in the air at this elf-inspired hotel suite. Other kinds of accommodation also feature today.  How about this $3,500-a-day suite in LAX?  It's the ideal place to lose the crowds while waiting for your flight abroad.  But what to do once you get there?  Well, a couple of options are to cycle England's spectacular Peak District while another is to get medical treatment--and we tell you what you need to know if that's your reason for travel. Or you could just wait for New York to build their floating park.  But first... TRAVEL The 25 coolest towns in America: 2019 The more you travel to big destinations and famous cities, the harder it gets to appreciate them. You can't really hate on world-class chefs and major league sports, but after you've lugged your suitcase up enough subway stairs and drained your bank account on $18 cocktails, you start thinking that small towns might have just as much to offer. And, for short stays, many of them do. Of course, smaller hotspots rarely stay small for long. Tiny cities like Portland, Maine, and Boulder, Colorado, are just as crowded during peak season as their more populated neighbors, and some small towns that ended up on this list in previous years — like Bend, Oregon, and Greenville, South Carolina — are now household names. So where in this big country can you still have a great time with no crowds, no price-gouging, and a whole lot on offer this coming year? 25 COOLEST TOWNS LATEST ARTICLES HEALTH + WELLNESS What you need to know before traveling abroad for medical treatments CYCLING The 3 most unforgettable mountain bike rides in England's Peak District NEWS This 'Elf'-inspired hotel suite in NYC is pure Christmas magic LUXURY TRAVEL Here's what you're getting at LAX's $3,500-a-day Private Suite NEWS A floating 2.4-acre park is coming to New York City ACCOMMODATIONS Staying at a ryokan is a must in Japan. Here's what to expect. MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING The Ultimate Guide to Amsterdam With one of Europe's largest and best preserved medieval cores, Amsterdam is a stunning capital known for Golden Age mansions, world-class museums, and a well-established counterculture that blurs boundaries and lowers inhibitions. More than 18 million tourists are drawn to the city every year. Some come for the enchanting canals (which outnumber those in Venice), tolerant vibe, and historic landmarks. Others come for tulips, cheese, and windmills. Some still are lured by Amsterdam's reputation for easy sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Whatever brings you to this water-laced capital, Amsterdam will never disappoint in meeting your expectations — just be prepared to still be surprised with what it has to offer beyond the tourist trail. EXPLORE AMSTERDAM ADVENTURE Shinrin Yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing Stuck swiping Insta every day? The practice of "forest bathing" can change your life. Unplug with Mike and Kati on an ancient Japanese trail, learning the creative and health benefits on Shinrin Yoku. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!