Once extending into parts of France, Corsica and Sardinia, Catalonia today is an autonomous region in northeastern Spain.

With its own language and vibrant personalities and traditions, it is an electric mix of styles making it the melting pot of the Iberian Peninsula. As a seafaring nation for centuries, Catalonia assimilates it all by superimposing the contributions of other ancient cultures. From the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean beaches of the Costa Brava and Costa Dorado, the region hides unexpected treasures in an area littered with medieval architecture, orchards, valleys of peaches and apricots, white wash fishing pueblos, religious refuges and more.

Here are the best places to visit in Catalonia.

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Taking a bicycle tour can be a great way to really see a destination face to face. Without a tour guide or even a windshield to get in your way, you can get the most out of your travels by having authentic and up-close experiences with the people, scenery, and culture of your chosen destination. Of course, bike touring is not possible everywhere. Heavy traffic in some urban areas can make pedal-powered touring dangerous, while weather can make it nearly impossible to travel through other destinations on two wheels. However, if you choose the right destination, bike touring can be the best way to travel.

Here are the best destinations for bicycle tours.

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For some tourists, the only vacation options are to travel on a very tight budget or to not travel at all. Luckily, there are plenty of destinations around the world where it is possible to travel on the cheap. A vacation can be very cheap if you know where to go and when to purchase your tickets.

But the key to budget travel is not to find the cheapest overall destination, but to find a destination that offers the best value for your money. If you can do this, you can enjoy a budget vacation without having to forego any of the fun of travel. Conde Naste Traveler’s concierge.com offers a number of tips that can help you get the most out of a budget travel destination.

If you are looking for destinations that provide the most “bang for your buck,” these places should be on the top of your list.

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While California is famous for having world-class wines, their delicious beers often get overlooked. The state is home to a number of breweries using only high-quality ingredients, using a mix of traditional and modern techniques and providing an enjoyable atmosphere to sip a cold beer. To help you add some flavor to your next trip to California, here are Tripify’s top picks for best breweries.

Got a favorite California brewery to add? Let us know in the comments below.

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Castilla y León are united to form Spain’s biggest region. The two ancient kingdoms were united in the early part of the 11th century.

This was the driving force behind the Reconquest and its leaders brought great wealth to the region. For lovers of monuments, art treasures and historic sights then this is the region to follow the “route of the castles”.

Soak up the real life history and folklore in a region saturated with a well preserved heritage from the days of the great empires of the Romans, Moors and Spanish.

Here are the best places to visit in Castilla y León.

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La Mancha is a landlocked region of central Spain south of Madrid which is barren and wilderness-like. The name ‘La Mancha’ comes from the Arabic word ‘al-mansha’ meaning dry land.

The autonomous community is situated in central Spain encompassing of five provinces including Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo. Contemplate architectural marvels from various periods, tour archaeological sites and explore more than 1,200 square miles of protected natural areas.

Here are the best places to visit in Castile-La Mancha.

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You don’t need to head to the Caribbean or French Polynesia to enjoy a scenic beach getaway. The United States is home to plenty of worthwhile coastal getaways, all with their own unique offerings. Escape reality and head to one of the following destinations, all promising to offer nature encounters, soft sand and plenty of time spent playing in the water.

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