As autumn settles in, the smell of wood-burning fireplaces and the chill in the air all makes me want to curl up with a good book. Two of my greatest passions are travel and reading, and nothing excites me more than combining them both.

Check out some of these awesome literary travel destinations, from famous author birthplaces and hangouts, to tours of some well-known book settings, and start dreaming about your own literary-inspired journey!

Top 5 Literary Destinations in the World
There are many places that have inspired brilliant and famous writers, and some of these places have become sites of pilgrimage, so to say, for lovers of literature. Check out TravelGrove's Top Five list... Read more>

A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean: Hemingway in Cuba
Hemingway fell in love with Cuba when he first went there during a 1932 fishing trip with his buddy Joe Russell, owner of Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Florida. From Russell's cabin cruiser Hemingway caught nineteen marlin and three sailfish and was, well, hooked... Read more>

Five Writers' Homes for Literary Vacations
If you’ve ever wanted to be inspired by the same views your favorite authors enjoyed as they created classic works of literature, you might be in luck. From Mark Twain's hometown to the stomping grounds of the Bronte sisters, here are five ways to follow your literary idols back to their roots. Read more>

Great Britain's Literary Landmarks
Even if you’ve never been to Britain, you’ve probably read about it. Visit literary England vicariously through Let's Go's tour of its most famous landmarks, from Jane Eyre's Winchester to Virginia Woolf's Isle of Skye. Read more>

Rome Angels and Demons Tour
Unravel Rome's secrets on the 'Angels and Demons' tour, inspired by the novel by Dan Brown. Participants take an incredible journey into the heart of the Eternal City to decode the secret messages of the Illuminati, one of the most influential secret societies in history. Read more>

Melbourne: UNESCO City of Literature
The city of Melbourne is recognized as Australia’s cultural center and delights in bringing literature to the people. For visitors interested in literature, there’s a steady stream of events and a range of quality bookstores to explore. Read more>

As the weather cools down, why not consider visiting a gambling destination on your next trip to heat things up? There are the obvious casino meccas like Las Vegas, which offers everything from glitzy mega-casinos to family fun and adventure escapes, but check out some of our other picks for less-traveled casino destinations. Let the games begin!

Halloween in Las Vegas
Although you can find Halloween parties in just about every city across the nation come October 31, where better to spend the night than in the world's biggest party city; Las Vegas? Book a Las Vegas hotel stay now!
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Spa Guide: Casino Spas
An evening at the casino adds spice to any spa vacation. Some adventurous spa-goers even find that gaming and spa treatments go together like a sauna and a cold plunge... Read more>

Top Ten Hottest Casinos in the US
Did you know that there are close to 750,000 slot machines in the USA alone? It's common to find fantastic dining or world-class rooms all within a stone throw away from the casino floor. Here are some of our favorite casinos located around the globe... Read more>

Introducing Monaco
Monaco is most famed for its glamorous Monte Carlo casino, Formula One cars roaring through the streets during its glamorous Grand Prix, and the scintillating lives of its glamorous royal family, the Grimaldis... Read more>

Top 10 Reasons to Travel to Las Vegas Now
Most people come to Las Vegas to get away from the “real world”, but JoAnna Haugen has called Sin City her home for the past three years. She says it’s the “eclectic nature of the people, atmosphere and activity in Las Vegas that she finds particularly appealing... Read more>

Monte Casino - Entertainment Paradise
Monte Casino in Johannesburg was opened in November 2000. Since its opening it has become the most visited attraction in the province, averaging about eight million visitors a year... Read more>

While he is no relation to CoCo, Guy Chanel is a purveyor of wares just as luxurious as those of Ms. Chanel. However Guy works in leather, creating amazing luxury products such as handbags, belts and even horse saddles in his workshop outside of Paris. Read all about him in this profile from Lonely Planet.

Ever since I watched Julie & Julie I've been trying my hand at French cooking, but I still can't seem to make the perfect crepe (although my flipping is getting better by the day!). This article from Tripwolf has given me some much-needed tips, though, so it's back to the frying pan tonight!