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When Weather Interrupts Your Trip: 6 Things to Do

When weather or a natural disaster disrupts your well-laid plans, you need to know what to do and where to turn. Here are six ways you can make the most of the situation to get home—or…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Dusseldorf, Germany

By Christine Ryan From shopping to barhopping, Düsseldorf has more than its share of diversions. Largely overlooked as little more than one of Germany's largest financial centers,…

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9 Warm-Weather Ways to See Park City, Utah

By Jacquelin Carnegie Some of the best ski and snowboarding resorts are in Park City , Utah. But there are so many other reasons to plan a visit to this town in the spring, summer, and…

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10 New Ways to Do China's Greatest Hits

By Jamie Ehrlich China is filled with iconic sites and experiences that will reward anyone willing to make the pilgrimage. But while you're knocking off the country's big-ticket…

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Florence, Italy's Best New Neighborhood

By Donald Strachan Cities change. It's what they do. However, one of the draws of Florence has been that its center is stuck in time. It was old when Lucy and George traded gazes in E.…

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Iconic European Rail Journeys

Rich, ancient, and incredibly diverse, the nations of Europe offer a vast array of sights, climates, cultures, and cuisines. These ten trips show the full reach of the European rail…

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10 Top Travel Twitterers

By Johnny Jet Given that Twitter ( www.twitter.com ) is now the go-to place for travelers, you can get the best travel updates by following some of the top travel tweeters. Though…

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8 Airport Survival Tips for the Holidays

By Johnny Jet JohnnyJet.com I travel a lot. In fact, I've been on 79 flights on 27 different airlines and visited 20 countries so far in 2010 and it's not over yet. Since I've been…

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San Antonio in a Family Way

By Cate Latting A rich history, modern-day cultural institutions, kid-friendly resorts and restaurants, and variety of theme parks and outdoor amusements all combine to make San…

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Exploring Oprah's Australia on Your Own Dime

By Charis Atlas Heelan She came, she saw, she conquered. You may have heard that Oprah Winfrey recently descended on Australia , causing a media storm that will likely generate…

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Iconic Cruise Itineraries: 10 Wondrous Journeys

The mark of a really great cruise is that, no matter how great the ship, you still want to get off as much as possible -- to see, to explore, to experience. That's where cruising…

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Travel Health Tips: How to Eat Well On the Road

By Beth Collins Even the most health-conscious among us can have a hard time making smart food choices when we travel. Chalk it up to temptations -- "harmless" snacks that promise to…

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Caribbean's Best: 10 Favorite Moments

Escape the cold this winter with a memorable Caribbean beach vacation. From dancing in Anguilla 's beach bars to sailing around the British Virgin Islands , be sure to add these 10…

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Jackson Hole, Wyoming: Not Just for Skiers

By Carrie Havranek Many skiers come to Jackson Hole , Wyoming, but even the most uncoordinated travelers will appreciate this community that's filled with top-notch spas, great…

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Best Cruise Ships for Kids

By Heidi Sarna It's no secret that cruises pack in extra value for families -- most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys…

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Washington, D.C.: 5 Best Places for Photography

By Beth Rubin Forget your itinerary, forget your underwear, but don't forget your camera when visiting Washington, D.C. Whether you shoot from above, below, or head on, you can't lose…

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10 Great Alaskan Small-Ship Cruises

By Matt Hannafin Late last week, venerable and well-loved small-ship line Cruise West closed up shop in the face of insurmountable financial difficulties, closing out a quarter century…

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Agritourism: How to Eat Local in Los Angeles

By Melinda Quintero Mention Los Angeles , and you probably think beach, palm trees, and concrete. Despite urban sprawl and chronic drought, the city's mild weather is ideally suited to…

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Cruisetours of the World: Seeing the Planet by Ship

By Matt Hannafin Let's play a game and pretend you live in, say, Salina, Kansas, close to the geographic center of the United States. From Salina, Southeast Alaska is about 2,100 miles…

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Tall Ship Adventures Bring Small-Scale Pleasures

By Matt Hannafin Most people who go on cruises think that they're "sailing," but usually they're not. That distinction belongs to the relatively few souls who opt to take their…

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9 Vintage-Inspired Hotels

By Kristine Hansen A hotel decked out in a vintage, chic vibe is perfect for travelers who either relish film and TV icons from the 1940s through the '70s or have a special affection…

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Hotel Rooms with a View: 15 Top Picks

By Carrie Havranek Every traveler hopes to score a hotel room with a view, but there's no need to leave it to chance. Each of these hotels, inns, and vacation rentals comes with…

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Disney Dream: A Magical Kingdom at Sea

By Matt Hannfin When a cruise line waits a dozen years between launching ships, you gotta expect -- or at least hope -- that they do the new one right. Well, no worries here: Disney…

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Affordable Opera Options in Paris

By Jacquelin Carnegie In Paris, fancy opera houses such as Opéra Garnier or the Opéra Bastille are not the only places to hear great arias. Music lovers can also find professional…

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10 Over-the-Top Valentine's Day Packages

Note: This feature was first published in 2011. Not all packages are still available. Travel writers see a lot of funny things come into our inboxes, from babymoons to staycations and,…