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Article / Arts and Culture

Getting High Culture in the Land of Lowenbrau

What with Oktoberfest and the Hofbrauhaus, even those only passingly familiar with Munich associate the city first and foremost with beer. But Munich is the cultural highlight of…

Article / Packages

The Early Bird Catches the Euro: 3 Ways to Book Now for New Year's Eve in Europe

Travel packagers want you to start thinking about New Year's in Europe, and a number of them are running competitively priced deals for days that typically top winter travel prices.

Article / Hotels

Walking Down: 5 Tips for Avoiding the Latest Hotel Scam

It's understandable why a hotel walks guests 'down' when it's overbooked: it saves a few bucks by sending you to a lesser property. What should you do when it happens to you?

Article / Local Experiences

Taking the Kids to Prague

With the U.S. dollar stronger than last year and cheap airfares available, this is the summer to return to Europe. Prague, from its castles to its shops, is guaranteed to be a hit with…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

4 Active Adventure Vacations Around the World

Instead of throwing in the proverbial beach towel, take an active detour -- one that promises a heart-thumping adrenaline rush and a good, old-fashioned workout.

Article / Miscellaneous

Learn Travel Writing in New York's Hudson River Valley

Following up on the success of the Travel Writing Workshops he has presented in Key West since 1991, our own Bob Fisher is holding a similar seminar just two hours up the Hudson River…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Cancun Grapples with the Swine Flu Effect

What happens to a destination like Cancun when many visitors choose to stay away? Hotels slash costs or shut down, while intrepid travelers take advantage of lower costs and un-crowded…

Article / Hotels

Historic Bed and Breakfast Interludes Across the U.S.

Step back in time for a weekend or a mid-week interlude at a historic Bed and Breakfast property. Here are a few of our favorites located in some of the country's most historic…

Article / Cruise

The Able Traveler: European Cruises Now More Accessible

European itineraries have gained a new-found popularity in the past few years. And with this popularity comes improved access; including more shore excursions and the increased…

Article / Cruise

Cruising for a Brew-sing: Sailing from America's Beer Capital

Portland, Oregon is a city known for rain, fleece clothing, strong coffee, sustainability initiatives, a remarkably advanced restaurant scene, and, most of all, beer.

Article / Local Experiences

Salt Lake City: A Little Bit Different

Utah's capital is definitely unusual, from its location in a blazing hot desert and proximity to mountain sports to its home as one of the U.S.'s most influential native-born…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: Where's My Travel Insurance Check?

It's been a year since our reader's illness-packed cruise, but the insurance claim she made through a company that offered traveler 'protection' is apparently lost at sea. Will she…

Article / Arts and Culture

9 Ways to See the Best of Chelsea's Art Scene

New openings in Chelsea over the past decade have further cemented the Big Apple as the world's premier marketplace for contemporary art. Visit these picks, and you'll discover the…

Article / Food and Drink

San Diego: A Nightlife Scene for Everyone

You could hit up any of the city's many rooftop bars, swank lounges, or electrifying dance floors -- but if you only want to experience the city's hottest scenes, study our list below.

Article / Air Travel

How to Get the Best Seat on the Plane

Even if you're an infrequent flier who doesn't get access to the choice seats, there are some ways to get a slightly better seat than everyone else's.

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.