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The Rubdown in Chocolate Town: Spa Time in Hershey PA

The Mediterranean-style 232-room Hotel Hershey is set on a hill overlooking town. As old-world as the hotel is, it's managed to be edgy too, marrying the must-have spa concept with the…

Article / Air Travel

Prices Head South of the Border on Packages and Planes all Across Mexico

Mexico is a perennially popular destination -- just don't go there in the dead heat of the summer because it's hot, hot, hot. Those seeking a fiesta may want their travel to coincide…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Prepping for a Hike Along the Appalachian Trail

Stretching from Maine to Georgia through 14 states and over 2,100 miles, the Appalachian Trail is as historic a trek as any other national park walk east coast or west.

Article / Family & Kids

Park of the Week: Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park takes up more than 47,000 acres, and is perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, bird watching, carriage rides and dozens of other activities. There are more than…

Article / Miscellaneous

System Icon Yosemite in the Balance

The park plan allows for new construction at a lodge and new road construction to fix a decades old bottleneck on the only road which leads out of the valley near Yosemite Falls. A…

Article / National Parks

Two Itineraries for Taking in the National Parks of the American West

Smart plans for seeing the highlights of the region's major parks in a leisurely, enjoyable manner. | Frommer's

Article / Local Experiences

Go Coastal: Uncover Maine's Maritime Heritage

Think of Maine and you have to think of the sea, whether it's Winslow Homer paintings or steamed lobster that comes to mind.

Article / Miscellaneous

A Briefing on the World of Sustainable Travel and Ecotourism

Here's a quick rundown of how to travel with minimal impact on the planet -- and the companies and resources to help you do so.

Article / Money and Fees

Great Meals, Shopping and Antiques in . . . Atlantic City?

It had been at least three years since I'd ventured down the Garden State Parkway towards Atlantic City (AC). Of course I was curious to revisit several casinos and see first hand what…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How the West Was Won: A Quick Trip Through the Black Hills

Our destination: The Black Hills, that mystical section of far western South Dakota that the Lakota Sioux called the Paha Sapa, 'the heart of everything that is.'

Article / Local Experiences

Wild Colonial Boys, Home from America: Traveling Back Through Genealogy

Contributing editor Matt Hannafin reconfirms family ties with a trip to Ireland. His story highlights the ways to accomplish this yourself, whatever your heritage.

Article / Local Experiences

Download This: Homegrown Podcast Tours Give You a Local's Look

These podcasts are especially useful for the independent traveler who doesn't like shuffling along in a giant tour group on someone else's schedule. We've rounded up some of the more…

Article / Packing & Luggage

21 Packing Rules for Traveling with Kids

First rule of traveling with kids: You'll be better off when you face the fact that your own needs and preferences have nothing to do with packing for the family's vacation.

Article / Packages

Spring out of Paris for Tours of Brittany and Normandy

Six new ways to take in the coastlines and countrysides of Brittany and Normandy -- the setting of historic D-Day beaches and landscapes that inspired Monet.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Barging in on Some Spring European Cruising Options

Sailing the seven seas may be one way to travel, but for a more intimate pace, nothing beats a canal cruise.

Article / Local Experiences

Edutainment Travel to Eastern Europe Heats Up This Season

From educational city tours to aid-based trips into remote areas, here's a rundown on companies providing learning-based travel experiences in Eastern Europe.

Article / Local Experiences

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Eating Towns

One of the only things you're guaranteed to do on vacation -- besides sleep -- is eat. Here are 16 places that make us excited about food and that offer consistently good eats.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Put the Rubber to the Road for Bike Trips Across America

It's time to dust off that bike in the garage and explore the country at a pace that lets you to take in its beauty and diversity.

Article / Local Experiences

Jordan's Kingdom: Ancient History and Stunning Scenery

If you want the best of Middle Eastern hospitality with the sheer beauty of natural landscapes and ancient culture, Jordan may well be your dream vacation -- at an affordable price.

Article / Miscellaneous

Launch Party: New Ships and Industry Expansion

This week saw growth galore, with two lines announcing big newbuild plans, four others about to launch new ships, and another announcing new deployments for new tonnage.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Caribbean Ports of Call: Dock or Drop Anchor?

When a ship visits a port of call, it either ties up alongside a dock or it anchors offshore: The difference can sap hours from your excursion. Here, then, is a port-by-port guide to…

Article / Local Experiences

Coastal Maine Thaws Out and Up Springs Art

Maine must be good to its artists, as so many of them congregate there. It's obvious that the natural beauty of the state attracts people who want to paint, writers who feel creative…

Article / Local Experiences

Formerly Bloody Battlefields Now Fun for the Whole Family

These six national parks tell the history of the War of Independence, Texas' break with Mexico, and two pivotal points in the Civil War.

Article / Hotels

4 Great Mid-Atlantic B&B Getaways

Worn out? These four B&B retreats within easy driving distance from Philadelphia and New York will have you rested and rejuvenated in no time.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait, Like Steep Caribbean Discounts

If you are prepared to hold off a few weeks or even months, you'll get a lot more Caribbean bang for your buck as package prices plummet in the spring and summer seasons.