In this week's roundup: Midwest bucks tradition with holiday discounts, Southwest opens more routes out of New York, and AirTran has an act-today deal.
Whether you head to a clear-as-glass lake, set out on an epic hike, or haul it up a mountain, exploring beyond-the-norm spots at the very least promises fabulous water cooler stories.
Don't worry; you're not suffering from heat stroke. That little, leafy green patch isn't a mirage -- it's one of New York City's many pocket parks and community gardens.
From Greg: "I was considering a trip to Costa Rica the first week of September. I'm aware that this is the rainy season and was just trying to figure out if I would be better suited to take this trip some other time of year."
From asroberts: "This was our second trip to the island.
The first was on a cruise ship so we did not see much of the island. We stayed at Morritts Tortuga Club this time in a one bedroom condo."
From KFisk: "I have read a lot about custom tailors in Bangkok and throughout Vietnam.
Just wondering if Cambodia (either Phnom Penh or Siem Reap) have similar services?"
From littletraveler22: "Since I had the best time in my entire life, I figured I would share some of the things I did!I went on a cycling tour and toured Tuscany on Vespas! I went to art exhibits like the I Della Robbia and Il cotto dell'Impruneta!"
From YELENA: "I will have a layover in Brussels in Brussels Airport in July from 5am to 10am. I really wanted to visit Bruge. Do you think I have enough time and is it safe?"
