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Great Architectural Pilgrimages: 15 Sites to Visit

From Angkor Wat to suburban Connecticut, we've rounded up 15 inspiring sites for people who love buildings. Photo Caption: Chicago city skyline reflected in the "Bean." Photo by…

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Ideas for Romantic Mountain Getaways in North America

Cabins in the woods and mountaintop lodges spell romance at any time of year. Whether it's skiing in the winter, watching the mountains bloom in the spring, hiking in the summer, or…

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What It's Like to See Malaysia's Sarawak by River Cruise

By Heidi Sarna Just like on the rivers of Europe, a river cruise in Southeast Asia is a great way to see life on the river banks up close. Boats can travel as close as a few feet from…

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10 Ways to See Yosemite Without the Crowds

Home to a half-mile-high waterfall and the world's biggest slab of exposed granite (El Capitan), Yosemite Valley is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park ( www.nps.gov/yose ). With…

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Central American Islands: 11 Amazing Escapes

Central America packs more beauty and ecological diversity into its borders than some continents have in their entire landmass. Whatever charms it can't fit on the mainland it's…

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10 O.G. Megaships That Lived Up to Their Hype

The biggest cruise ship ever, by far, Royal Caribbean's 225,000-ton, 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas (launched 2009) transcends it enormity through a layout that bunches experiences…

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How to See the Best of London

With London's abundance of sights, how much can you manage to see in just one trip? Plenty. In this tour, you'll visit the oldest (Westminster Abbey); the newest (British Airways…

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Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Rome

Walking Through Ancient Rome: A vast, almost unified archaeological park cuts through the center of Rome. For those who want specific guidance, we have a walking tour that will lead…

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How to Save in Expensive Cities

Just because a location is expensive doesn’t mean you should have to skip out on experiencing the place in full. You’ll be amazed to see what just $1.99 can get you in a city like Las…

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World's Best Cities for Bargain Shopping

The best souvenir is one that you find for so little that you just have to brag about it when you get home. Travel the world and shop in style without paying hefty prices at these…

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Twenty Words Every Hawaii Visitor Should Know

Welcome to Hawaii , the linguistically rich and confusing Islands with not one but two official languages -- Hawaiian and English -- where the 12-letter alphabet has 7 consonants and 5…

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Singles Vacations in Stunning Destinations

By Charis Atlas Heelan; Edited by Abigail Shneyder Traveling solo? Meet someone new who shares your travel dreams on one of these singles vacations! Whether you're adventuring in the…

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World's Best Holiday Lights: 10 Decorated Cities

From illuminated boat parades to spectacular light extravaganzas, towns and cities around the world each have distinctive ways of celebrating the holiday season. Though New York City…

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Luggage with Lifetime Guarantees

Buy one piece of luggage—and never buy another as long as you live. That's the illusory promise laid out by the "lifetime guarantee" advertised by some luggage makers. And in some…

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Driving Hawaii: 5 Romantic Roads

When it comes to romance and adventure, Hawaii has it all: secluded beaches, colorful sunsets, tropical rainforests, volcanic craters, coral reefs, canyons, and even an active volcano.…

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Crowd-Free Caribbean Islands: 7 Remote Getaways

If you crave some peace and quiet, consider these under-the-radar Caribbean islands. From Puerto Rico to the Grenadines, each of these islands has just the right mix of surf and sand…

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Best U.S. National Parks for Kids

There's something special about the awe in a 5-year-old's eyes when they see for the first time the Old Faithful Geyser in full eruption, spitting thousands of gallons of steaming hot…

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California for Families: San Diego to San Francisco

Southern California is one of the premier family destinations in the country thanks to its warm beaches and multitude of theme parks, including the one that seems to capture every…

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18 Classic Disney World Attractions

By Bob Sehlinger and Len Testa A dance has a beginning and an end. But when you're dancing, you're not concerned about getting to the end or where on the dance floor you might wind up.…

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America's Best Public Markets

As a tourist, you can learn a lot about a place based on where the locals shop and eat. Once prominent across the U.S., public markets -- community hubs featuring specialty shops,…

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Paris Walking Tour: Insider's Guide to Montmartre

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Montmartre was an off-the-beaten-path hangout for artists, poets, and other interesting characters. Now, due in part to the popularityof the film…

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Ten Unique Homes from Around the World

A house can be ornate, simple, large, or small. It can be made of brick and mortar, or it can be made of animal feces. A home is more abstract, and what one considers a home, the place…

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Wi-Fi in the Sky: Connectivity on the World's Most Popular Airline Routes

Yes, it's a "First World problem." But for busy travelers, boarding a plane and finding out that you can't use the Wi-Fi can be seriously frustrating. We're here to help. We've talked…

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Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London

Twice a day, the Thames in London swells with tidal water, rising as much as 23 feet. And as that great daily gush tumbles through the ancient channel, it tosses up centuries of junk.…

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Stopover Bonanza: Explore These Cities on Free (or Cheap) Airline Layovers

In our post-merger airline environment, you could spend your whole life in your living room waiting for a decent fare sale. So if you want to see the world, it's up to you to find ways…