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Vacation Rentals: 10 Dreamy European Villas & Chateaux

By Lisa Cheng In notoriously expensive Europe, booking a vacation rental instead of a hotel is a big way to save. From a Tuscan farmhouse to an English country cottage, these homes…

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Best of Honolulu and Oahu: 14 Favorite Moments

By Jeanette Foster Honolulu is filled with so many magic moments: the orange glow as the sun rises behind the outline of Diamond Head, the silvery reflection of the moon on the inky…

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Best of Philadelphia: 14 Favorite Moments

By Lauren McCutcheon Getting a true feeling for all that is Philadelphia means being willing to embrace extremes. One minute, you're immersed in American history. The next, you're…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Northern Italy

By Eric Sylvers Northern Italy's most well-known attractions -- Venice, Milan, and the Lakes -- can hold some surprises even for the seasoned traveler. From catching a soccer…

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Splurge or Save: 10 Cities for Tax Season

By Kimberley Lovato If tax day is the only thing standing in the way of you and your next getaway, take comfort: According to the IRS, the average 2010 individual tax return was…

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Favorite Outdoor Adventures in Peru

Peruvians are fond of describing their country as having three components: costa (coast), sierra (highlands), and selva (jungle). That makeup translates into a basic imperative for…

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Best Tacos in Austin: 9 Texas Tortillas

By Cate Latting Things are about to heat up in Austin, Texas. And I'm not just talking about the weather. The month of March brings to town the now world-renowned SXSW festival (…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Costa Rica

By Eliot Greenspan I've lived in Costa Rica for more than 20 years and am still surprised by the number of new hot spots and creative adventures that the country offers. While I highly…

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7 Utah Ski Resorts in 7 Days

Of the 13 major ski areas in Utah, 10 are within a 90-minute drive of Salt Lake City International Airport, making the Beehive State the best destination for a quick weekend ski…

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5 Ways to Connect with Locals While Traveling

By Madeline Reddington with Yolanda Clatworthy Most travelers realize in short order that our experiences abroad -- and in other unfamiliar territories -- are greatly enhanced by…

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8 Secrets to Eating Well in Italy

By Beth Collins If you think that stepping foot into Italy means giving up any ambitions of eating healthy, think again. Sure, there's pizza and carb-heavy pasta around every corner,…

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10 Best Ski Lodges in the U.S.

To the wide spectrum of snow-sports aficionados, from the creatively whiskered snowboarders to you fashionistas on skis, I ask you one question: Is there anything better than waking up…

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Favorite Moments in New Orleans

New Orlean's Bourbon Street during the Mardi Gras celebration.

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Disney Wonder Photo Slideshow

Disney Wonder at sea

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Free in Vegas: 7 Sights that Won't Break the Bank

By Rick Garman Vegas used to be the land of freebies -- or at least, stuff so cheap it seemed free. Those days are an increasingly dim memory, but some hotels still offer free…

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Tourism Slogans: 15 Favorite Phrases

By Tracy Stewart Airfarewatchdog.com It's a tough task to capture the appeal of a destination and plug 'em into a punchy slogan. Some slogans become real hits, and -- in the case of…

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How to Book Beach Vacation Rentals

By Lisa Cheng If you have ever planned a beach vacation, you've weighed the potentially hefty price of a hotel and the costs on top of it (dining, resort fees, activities, cabana…

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Holland America Volendam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Volendam cruise ship travels to Asia, Austraila, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

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Holland America Noordam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Noordam was dedicated in February 2006.

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Holland America Veendam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Veendam cruise ship has been recently refurbished.

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Holland America Oosterdam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Oosterdam cruise ship can host over 1,900 passengers.

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Holland America Westerdam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Westerdam cruise ship travels to the Caribbean, Alaska and the Panama Canal.

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Holland America Zuiderdam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Zuiderdam cruise ship was launched in 2002 and sails to the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and the Pacific Coast.

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Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Line's Nieuw Amsterdam was launched in July 2010 and was designed around a New York City theme.

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Holland America Eurodam Photo Slideshow

Holland America Eurodam at sea.