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If you are having trouble viewing this email click here OCTOBER 6, 2015     Hotels + Resorts World’s Top 50 Hotels   Ranking the best hotels in the world is no small feat. That’s why, for 20 years in a row, we’ve put the task to our readers. Whether you're seeking a luxe, European palace or a cozy coastal retreat a bit closer to home, this is the list to consult.           Trip Ideas The World’s 30 Friendliest Cities   Every year, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on their favorite cities around the globe in our annual World’s Best Awards survey. While some are wooed by famed landmarks and ancient relics, or the sheer number of prized artworks preserved within a city’s museums, others are won over by the people.             Food + Drink 9 Tasting Menus You Can Actually Afford   The latest restaurant trend that’s sweeping the nation? Multi-course tasting menus that won’t break the bank. San Francisco is leading the charge, though you’ll find worthy spots from coast to coast. Here, a few of our favorites.         Culture + Design The Best Views in America   Quick: close your eyes and picture a beautiful view. Where do you put yourself? Looking out over tall, gleaming urban spires? Mammoth snowcapped peaks? Vast gashes in the earth? Fortunately, no matter what your vision might be, you can probably find a view to match it somewhere in the U.S. Inspiring vistas are ubiquitous and easy to find—they stretch from Hawaii to Maine.         Food + Drink 10 Amazing Small-Town Bakeries   Get ready for some serious carb-loading the next time you hit the road. Some of the country’s best bakeries are secreted away in small towns off the interstate, and these pastry-filled pit stops are the perfect way to break up long trips and do a little exploring at the same time. Here are 15 sweet sanctuaries and what to order when you finally arrive.         Culture + Design On the Set of American Horror Story’s Hotel Cortez   Set decorator Ellen Brill shares what inspired the look of AHS’s Hotel Cortez, how the show references horror classics like The Shining, and whether or not she thinks hotels are creepy.         Hotels + Resorts The World’s Best Hotel Service   Butlers, free babysitting and complimentary foot massages by the pool: Travel + Leisure readers ranked the hotels that won their loyalty through perks and politesse.             Trip Ideas 42 Ways to Have the Best Fall Ever   Summer is over, and with the change comes a new spate of seasonal activities. What’s the best way to experience fall in the world’s major metropolises? Read on for gotta-go autumn adventures.         Food + Drink Pinkies Up for the Best Afternoon Tea in New York   Whether you prefer a simple cup of oolong, or the whole shebang complete with champagne and truffles, there’s an afternoon tea for every type of traveler, and, as they say, a lid for every (tea)pot.         Trip Ideas 12 Once-in-a-Lifetime Camping Sites   Whether you’re a fearless adventurer seeking a scenic climb or a novice outdoorsman eager to convene with nature, these 12 camping destinations—from the sanctified shores of Japan to the obsidian paths winding across Hawaii and Iceland—will change your life.         Travel + Leisure Journeys 20 Vacations We’re Obsessed With   Introducing T+L Journeys, a new series of tailor-made vacations we created in partnership with Black Tomato, a leading travel company that’s known for providing insider access and experiences. Below: 20 trips spanning the globe, from Morocco to Mongolia, that you can book today.         America’s Most Beautiful Landmarks From dazzling rock formations to jaw-dropping nature parks, these are the places that make America beautiful. Check out these places! Time to Get Away Fuel your wanderlust with inspiring travel photos — follow T+L on Instagram. Get Inspired.   UNSUBSCRIBE PRIVACY POLICY YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS MANAGE EMAIL This e-mail was sent to thetravellerss.travelinfo@blogger.com, because you indicated your interest in receiving news and updates from Time Inc. Affluent Media Group. If you no longer wish to receive emails similar to these, please follow the unsubscribe link above. Please click here simply to update your email address. Time Inc. Affluent Media Group Customer Service Department P.O. Box 62710 | Tampa, FL 33662-7108 ©2015 Time Inc. Affluent Media Group. A part of the Time.com sites. TRAVEL + LEISURE is a trademark of Time Inc. Affluent Media Group, registered in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.