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What to See in Berlin, Germany

The Brandenburg Gate stands in the heart of Berlin, an icon through good times and bad. In Berlin's pre-war heyday, the gate marked the western extremity of the "main street," Unter…

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Experience Madrid

Many sights call out to visitors, but we think the best for a first day in Madrid (especially if you're jetlagged) is splendid Parque del Retiro. It is one of the world's great city…

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Experience Boston

History and innovation combine in Boston to create a small-scale destination that's easy to explore yet always surprising. This view from the city's Harborwalk takes in the impressive…

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10 Reasons to Explore Canada by Rail

By Andrea Kahn Throughout Canada, extensive, reliable train service and a range of pricing options, deals, and travel packages make a vacation by rail comfortable, convenient, and…

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Experience Lisbon

This monument to Portugal's exploration was originally built as a temporary exhibit in 1940 for the Portuguese World Exhibition. José Cotinelli Telmo and Leopoldo de Almeida's…

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Road Trip: Ireland's Antrim Coast

The most extraordinary stretch of countryside in Northern Ireland, Antrim's attractions include the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway , the picturesque Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge , and…

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Experience Barcelona

Thought by many to be the crowning glory of the modernista movement, Antoni Gaudí's avant-garde apartment building Casa Milà is better known as La Pedrera, or Stone Quarry, for its…

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Best of Greece with Kids

Greece is much more than a big museum with a "do not touch" sign hanging on it. The whole family can splash along the beaches, head to public parks and playgrounds, and explore…

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France's Most Memorable Food and Wine

For the French, food is much more than sustenance; it is a link to heaven. Mealtimes take pride of place, often lasting several hours, with a starter, a meat or fish main course, and…

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6 Best Family Adventures in France

France is packed with world-class art and some of the best food and wine on earth. But it's also brimming over with whimsical attractions and immersive park experiences that kids will…

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Experience Venice

If you have just a short time in Venice, what follows are experiences you can get to in just one day. If you have more time, take a look at our complete online guide to the city. Start…

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Experience Dublin

Guinness is available the world over, but it really does taste better in Dublin. Where serves the best pint? It's hard to say for sure, but it's always good watching a pint being…

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Things to See in Edinburgh, Scotland

Calton Hill, on the edge of Edinburgh's New Town, was author Robert Louis Stevenson's favorite spot to overlook Scotland's capital. Rising 106m (348 ft.), you can get even higher by…

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British Columbia: Best Asian Food in North America

If you've ever flown to Vancouver, you've been to Richmond , home of the Vancouver International Airport. But Richmond is much more than just a suburb of Vancouver and a transportation…

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Favorite Moments in Dublin

Yes, Dublin has a more sophisticated edge than it once did, but some things don’t change, like the Croke Park crowds, love of a drink, and the cheerful cynicism of the government.…

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Best of Provence and the Cote d'Azur: 19 Favorite Moments

From Provence's plush fields of lavender, Roman ruins, sundrenched olive groves, sloping vineyards, and medieval villages to the glamorous resorts, glitterati-clad beaches, gastronomic…

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Extreme Vacations: 10 Adventures for Active Travelers

Looking to add a shot of adrenalin to your next vacation? The last few decades have seen an explosion of new ways to explore the outdoors that will have your heart pumping and your…

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7 Secrets to Eating Well in France

France is famously obsessed with food, but obsessed with health food? Not exactly. Between the buttery pastries, the heavy sauces, and the sinful desserts, the country is one big…

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5 Things You Didn't Know About Mexico City

By Joy Hepp Even though residents have had over 1,000 years to expose all its secrets, the greatest city in the western hemisphere still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Here are five…

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Fat Tuesday: 5 Parades at New Orleans' Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras -- the biggest free party thrown in North America -- always falls 46 days before Easter and is the city's most popular attraction. People love the crowds, costumes, and…

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Best of NYC with Kids

Beneath its noise, grit, and air of jaded cynicism, New York City is extremely kid-friendly. It opens its arms to kids of all ages, with some of the top children's attractions in the…

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Peru's Best Beaches

The extremely dry northern desert coast is graced by Peru's finest long, sandy beaches, but for decades their inaccessibility kept them poorly developed and the secret of pioneering…

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French Riviera's Best Beaches: 5 Med Escapes

Contrary to the French Riviera's film and tabloid image, it's not just about bronzed stick figures and celebrities hiding behind Chanel shades. The coastline from the Hyères to Nice is…

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Best of Cape Cod: 15 Favorite Moments

Summertime is what Cape Cod and Islands are really all about. Sunbathing on the pristine beaches, discovering inlets by kayak, and biking some of New England's best trails are just…

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Best of Banff: 11 Favorite Moments

Banff has been drawing visitors to the Canadian Rocky Mountains for more than a century. They're drawn primarily to nature and the peace of the wilderness. It's not necessarily hip…