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French Riviera's Best Beaches: 5 Med Escapes

Contrary to the French Riviera's film and tabloid image, it's not just about bronzed stick figures and celebrities hiding behind Chanel shades. The coastline from the Hyères to Nice is…

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6 Best Family Adventures in France

France is packed with world-class art and some of the best food and wine on earth. But it's also brimming over with whimsical attractions and immersive park experiences that kids will…

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Experience Venice

If you have just a short time in Venice, what follows are experiences you can get to in just one day. If you have more time, take a look at our complete online guide to the city. Start…

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Experience Dublin

Guinness is available the world over, but it really does taste better in Dublin. Where serves the best pint? It's hard to say for sure, but it's always good watching a pint being…

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Things to See in Edinburgh, Scotland

Calton Hill, on the edge of Edinburgh's New Town, was author Robert Louis Stevenson's favorite spot to overlook Scotland's capital. Rising 106m (348 ft.), you can get even higher by…

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What to See in Berlin, Germany

The Brandenburg Gate stands in the heart of Berlin, an icon through good times and bad. In Berlin's pre-war heyday, the gate marked the western extremity of the "main street," Unter…

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Favorite Moments in Dublin

Yes, Dublin has a more sophisticated edge than it once did, but some things don’t change, like the Croke Park crowds, love of a drink, and the cheerful cynicism of the government.…

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Best of Provence and the Cote d'Azur: 19 Favorite Moments

From Provence's plush fields of lavender, Roman ruins, sundrenched olive groves, sloping vineyards, and medieval villages to the glamorous resorts, glitterati-clad beaches, gastronomic…

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Extreme Vacations: 10 Adventures for Active Travelers

Looking to add a shot of adrenalin to your next vacation? The last few decades have seen an explosion of new ways to explore the outdoors that will have your heart pumping and your…

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7 Secrets to Eating Well in France

France is famously obsessed with food, but obsessed with health food? Not exactly. Between the buttery pastries, the heavy sauces, and the sinful desserts, the country is one big…

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Fat Tuesday: 5 Parades at New Orleans' Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras -- the biggest free party thrown in North America -- always falls 46 days before Easter and is the city's most popular attraction. People love the crowds, costumes, and…

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Best of NYC with Kids

Beneath its noise, grit, and air of jaded cynicism, New York City is extremely kid-friendly. It opens its arms to kids of all ages, with some of the top children's attractions in the…

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Peru's Best Beaches

The extremely dry northern desert coast is graced by Peru's finest long, sandy beaches, but for decades their inaccessibility kept them poorly developed and the secret of pioneering…

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The 21 Top Ways To Enjoy San Francisco

You won't be the first to leave your heart in San Francisco and you certainly won't be the last. That's especially true if you try these 21 experiences—they introduce you to the unique…

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Best of Cape Cod: 15 Favorite Moments

Summertime is what Cape Cod and Islands are really all about. Sunbathing on the pristine beaches, discovering inlets by kayak, and biking some of New England's best trails are just…

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Best of Banff: 11 Favorite Moments

Banff has been drawing visitors to the Canadian Rocky Mountains for more than a century. They're drawn primarily to nature and the peace of the wilderness. It's not necessarily hip…

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Charming Towns of Northern California's Wine Country

Northern California's wine country is much more than vineyards and rambling country roads. Here's how to experience the region's most charming town squares and thriving communities,…

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Best Family-Friendly Beaches in the UK

Surfers, sandcastle builders, dog walkers, and nature lovers head to these kid-friendly beaches in the United Kingdom

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America's Best Swimming Holes

We've found that nature builds the best water parks. So instead of making do with the nearest swimming pool this summer, head into the great outdoors to get wet. From Arizona to Puerto…

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8 Less Usual Ways to "Do" Las Vegas

Sure, you could blow your budget on a Cirque show, an evening at the crap tables and a meal at a celebrity chef’s joint that costs more than your monthly mortgage. But there are other,…

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Exotic but Kid-Friendly: 7 Top Spots for Family Vacations (UPDATED 2021)

I traveled to Europe with my guidebook-writing parents for the first time when I was four months old. When it came to traveling with my own kids, though, I was more conservative: I…

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10 Hot Reasons to Visit Norway in the Winter

"Norwegians," the saying goes, "are born with skis on their feet." In other words, this is a country that knows a thing or two about how to enjoy the winter months. Whether that means…

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Exploring Norway's Fjords and Northern Lights with Hurtigruten

Forget everything you know about cruise ships. Hurtigruten, which sails the Norwegian coast, is nothing like them. Its name translates to "Fast Route" because the line was created in…

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How To Plan a College Tour Vacation

Is having your kid leave for college more painful than childbirth? I’ll let you know when I’m there. Right now, I’m at the start of the process: looking for an institution to dump her…

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Experiencing the Very Best of San Diego

Laid back, mellow, and chill to the max, San Diegans surf before work, swim toward sunsets, and enjoy Shakespeare and Santana under moonlit skies. The choices for adventure, amusement,…