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Cooking Schools and Culinary Vacations: 9 Top Cities

By Charis Atlas Heelan The experience of traveling to romantic destinations need not end when you get home. Bring back the essence of your trip by enrolling in a cooking class in…

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London Day Trips: Museums and Gardens

Excuse us while we drag out those wise and oft-quoted words from Samuel Johnson yet again: "When you grow tired of London, you've grown tired of life." Well, they're true. But a trip…

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Family Vacations: 7 Famous Bridges

Bridges do more than connect two bits of land -- they span centuries of history, ignite the imagination, and inspire with their beauty. Crossing a famous bridge becomes an event, a…

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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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The World's Most Walkable Cities

There are cities where cars reign supreme, others where a bicycle or public transportation will suffice, and a select few that remain a paradise for two feet. By design or purely 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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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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World's Most Romantic Cities

Whether you choose to travel with your loved one -- or hope to find one when you get there -- these cities will rekindle the passion in your life. Here's how to fall in love all over…

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10 Places Where You Can Sleep on a Beach

If beachfront hotels aren't close enough to the water's edge for you, you'll want to check out these hotels, casitas, villas, bungalows, eco lodges, and cottages that are on the beach.…

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Best of Sydney: 15 Favorite Moments

When it comes to having a good time in Sydney, chances are you'll be on, in or near the water. Sydney's spectacular harbour, one of the biggest on the planet, is not only one of the…

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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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New Orleans: 10 Literary Landmarks

From Ernest Hemingway to Anne Rice, authors have found inspiration in New Orleans. This leisurely walking tour of the French Quarter highlights 10 famous literary landmarks. You may…

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Best of the Yucatan Peninsula: 14 Favorite Moments

From Campeche's wild Calakmul biosphere reserve, to Mérida's colonial carriage rides, each state -- Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo -- has a distinctive charm, and each small city…

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The Best Beaches in Greece

Greece's physical beauty is so stunning that it traps almost everyone into spouting clichés. Kostis Palamas, the poet who wrote the words to the Olympic Hymn, was reduced to saying of…

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Road Trip: Navigating the Road to Hana

The Hana Highway (Hwy. 36) runs along Maui's northeastern shore, winding past taro patches, seascapes, waterfall pools, botanical gardens, and rain forests. Although you can do the…

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London for Free

No city in the world offers as many free museums and places to visit than London . Most major museums are open every day so there's no excuse not to admire a Renoir or delve into…

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The Bahamas Underwater: Top Dive Sites

The Bahamas , a coral-based string of 700 islands, is sun-drenched with near-perfect weather year-round. Four million annual visitors come for its blush-colored sands, splashy resorts,…

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British Houses and Gardens: 16 Sensational Sites

The infamously moist British climate is a blessing for gardeners, who have nurtured native plants, imported exotic species, and pushed landscape design to new heights. Enjoy their…

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Best of San Diego: 17 Favorite Moments

If you think San Diego is just about wiggling your toes in the sand or cooing over cuddly panda bears, think again. Combining big-city style with small-town heart, this seaside…

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Improving Ireland: 8 Tips for a Better Trip

The pleasure of exploring Ireland will be immeasurably richer and more varied if you give yourself plenty of freedom along the way. We've gathered these suggestions, hard-won from our…