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Article / Local Experiences

Visiting Kirkland, WA, Seattle's Nearby Escape

The beautiful town of Kirkland is across Lake Washington from that metropolis to the west, and a combination of urban scenery, suburban gentility, and sheer nature that makes it worth…

Article / Food and Drink

Eat & Runways: The 13 Best U.S. Airport Restaurants

Most airport food is hideous. But poke around and you can find local favorites and branches of well-loved hometown eateries that give a little bit of regional flavor to your four-hour…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Not-So-Magical Disney Vacation

Our reader has a disastrous Disney vacation, but his complaints are being ignored. What's he doing wrong that he can't get Mickey's attention?

Article / Family & Kids

Keeping the Kids Healthy Away from Home

Flu news is making travelers nervous -- very nervous -- just when millions of are planning much-needed summer vacations. The best defense? We just have to plan and travel smart.

Article / Family & Kids

Of Geysers and Grizzlies: The Best of Yellowstone for Families

With bookings down and the promise of a less-crowded summer, this just may be the year to visit Yellowstone, AmericaÂ?s first national park and arguably its most unique.

Article / Family & Kids

It's a Smaller World After All: 6 Tot-Size Family Parks

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to a great day out with the kids. Here are six spots can entertain, enthrall, and provide the perfect quick break for your family.

Article / Local Experiences

Civil War Trails: See 19th-Century Sites in 21st-Century Style

Each year, thousands of armchair Civil War buffs, amateur historians, re-enactment enthusiasts, and those with sheer curiosity descend upon historic battlefields and key sites of the…

Article / Arts and Culture

Swedish Dish: How to See Stockholm Culture for Less

The Swedish capital is notorious for high prices, but you don't have to break the bank to see something good. Find out how to see museums, theater, and more for free or cheap -- just…

Article / Local Experiences

Take Me Out to the Ballgames: 12 Playing Fields Worth a Visit

Following your hometown team might be tough when you're on the road -- but it shouldn't be hard to incorporate sporting events into your travels.

Article / Local Experiences

5 Things You Don't Know About Melbourne

Melbourne has carved a niche as the hippest city in Australia -- with a European style that her rival Sydney can't match -- and possessing both elegance and edge in equal measure.

Article / Money and Fees

Broadsided! 5 New Car Rental Fees to Avoid

Beleaguered auto rental firms are quietly adding new surcharges designed to lift revenues in a recessionary economy. Here are five charges that could sideswipe you on your next trip.

Article / Local Experiences

Mexico Report: Swine Flu and the City

Mexico City has come to a standstill as transport and tourist sites have gone unused or closed down. Here's what you can expect on the ground.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Still Waiting for My Refund

A death in the family leads our traveler to cancel her trip. She may be entitled to a refund, but Lufthansa won't say 'yes' or 'no.' What can she do?

Article / Food and Drink

Baker's Dozen: Top Spots for Food and Wine Lovers

Find culinary hot spots -- cooking schools, restaurants, vineyards and distilleries, coffee plantations, and patisseries -- in 13 destinations across the globe.

Article / Arts and Culture

Top 10 Destinations for Opera Lovers

From Milan's Teatro alla Scala to the desert setting of Santa Fe's theater, we bring you the best places around the world to hear opera.

Article / Arts and Culture

The Poetry of Living: Visit Pablo Neruda's Homes in Chile

The Chilean poet was a writer, diplomat, dissident and all-round bon vivant. Pay homage with a visit to three homes where his spirit, personality, and joie de vivre live on.

Article / Miscellaneous

Tips for Making Your Next Trip Greener -- No Matter Where You Go

It makes sense that travelers often feel an urge to protect the planet they're so intent on seeing. Here are tips for being more environmentally conscious while traveling.

Article / Hotels

7 Spring Hotel Specials: Deal or No Deal?

It seems that hotels are giving away rooms to keep their occupancy levels up in this down economy. Here is a handful of specials at popular chain hotels and what you need to know about…

Article / Cruise

River Boat Cruising: The Slowest Ride You'll Ever Love

The un-cruise of cruising has an allure all it's own. Here's what you need to know before you decide if a river boat trip is right for you.

Article / Cruise

Revenge at Sea: 5 Ways Passengers Are Getting Even with Cruise Lines

Cruises may be cheaper, but fees are rising, and the on-board hard sell has become the standard. Here are five ways their customers are channeling the Captain and getting even with the…

Article / Cruise

Ports of Call: A Foodie Day in Vancouver

If you stop long enough to smell the coffee, you'll find this bayside city to be one of the most beautiful, friendly, and modern in North America -- and one of the tastiest, too.

Article / Local Experiences

First-Class Second Cities: Where to Go Instead

So you're headed to London again, or maybe even Paris. They're great, sure. But if you're looking for an alternative to save money or expand your horizons, try one of these second…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Uh-Oh! When Optional Car Rental Insurance Isn't

When our reader checks in at the Hertz counter in Zagreb, she's told more insurance is mandatory even though she was fully covered before her trip. Should Hertz provide a refund?

Article / Family & Kids

Taking the Kids to National Junior Ranger Day

There's no better way to spur a child's interest in nature and national parks than this weekend's National Junior Ranger Day, when 300-plus Junior Ranger programs around the country…

Article / Family & Kids

Baby, Come Fly with Me: Stress-Free Airtime for the New Jet Set

With help from our readers, we've assembled a super collection of tried-and-tested tips to make sure your little angel is smiling when she earns her wings.