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Family-Friendly Hotel Packages for Labor Day Weekend

Roast s'mores, make a splash at on-site water parks and dive-in movies, plus enjoy affordable Labor Day deals for families in California, Maine, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and…

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How to Use Travel Blogs to Plan Your Trip

Supplement your trip planning by reading travel blogs that can offer unbiased opinions, photo galleries, and detailed information.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Getting Sick on Vacation -- Does My Hotel Owe Me Anything?

A traveler suspects that his illness was part of an outbreak at a hotel in Mexico. Should the hotel compensate him for a ruined vacation?

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Park of the Week: Valley Forge National Historical Park

Visit the site where George Washington and his troops battled a brutal winter and prepared themselves to battle the British.

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A Shakespeare Weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon

The opening of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre gives theatre-lovers a special incentive to visit the town where Shakespeare was born.

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Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins Offer Comfortable Camping Alternative

Pitching a tent and camping isn't for everyone. Each of these wheelchair-accessible cabins is outfitted with just the right mix of amenities for a mountain or lakeside getaway.

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How to Use Travel Forums Effectively

Seek out various travel forums for detailed travel advice, but follow these tips to make sure you're connecting with the right travelers who can help plan your trip.

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Water Safety Tips for Swimmers & Boaters

Reduce the risk of drowning this summer with these tips on how to stay safe while boating or swimming, how to spot rip currents in the ocean, and more.

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Guide to Italian Street Names: Saints, Wars & Dreamers

Those street names that keep popping up everywhere you go in Italy have to mean something. Discover the stories behind a dozen of the most popular ones.

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Vacation Rental Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home

If you're hoping to earn extra cash by renting out all or part of your home this summer, follow these tips to protect yourself from destructive tenants and potential theft.

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Park of the Week: World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Oahu

Honor the lives lost in Pearl Harbor with a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument -- or more commonly known as the USS Arizona Memorial.

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Travel Safety: The Economic Situation in Greece

What will Greece's ongoing financial woes mean for travelers? Follow these tips for safe and easy travel during Greece's economic troubles, including how to prepare yourself for any…

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Family Travel: 3 Summer Steals in Vacation Hot Spots

Save big with these travel deals in the Bahamas, Arizona, and at RockResorts properties in the U.S. and Caribbean.

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Orlando for the July 4th Weekend, from $332 with Air

No plans for the long weekend? Consider booking this last-minute Orlando vacation package, which includes airfare and three nights' hotel.

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Cruise Trends: New Kid-Friendly Perks & Parties

Some of the most family-friendly cruise lines now offer late-night babysitting and theme parties just for kids, giving parents the time to enjoy the cruise, too.

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Top Paris Shops & Museums for Contemporary Design

Pick up a souvenir or some home-decorating ideas at one of these hot spots for stylish housewares and objets d'art.

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How to Tell a Family Travel Deal from a Dud

Find out if these hotel packages in Hawaii, California, and Mexico offer exaggerated savings or good value.

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Park of the Week: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, St. Louis

Commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with a visit to this National Historic Site in Missouri, where Ulysses S. Grant once lived with his wife.

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4 Easy Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel

Want to save money on your summer vacation? Avoid holiday weekends, travel during the week, travel when kids are still in school, and consider postponing your trip to September.

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Park of the Week: Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument, Arizona

See ancient cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument, about a two-hour drive from Phoenix.

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The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

Travelers with disabilities can experience the best of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park with these tips on where to find the best views.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Two Extra Kids Equals a €200 Surcharge?

A family of four is shocked when they check into a hotel in Brussels and have to pay an extra €200 for the two kids. Is this fee out of line?

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Foursquare: How to Earn Travel Perks by Checking In

Foursquare has teamed up with Starwood Hotels for a limited-time bonus points promotion, but travelers can always score with year-round deals at restaurants, bars, and cafes.

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Three-Night Puerto Vallarta Vacation, from $335 with Air

Save more than $150 with this three-night vacation package to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which includes round-trip airfare.

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The New Empire State Building: Faster, Leaner, and Better

A half-a-billion dollar upgrade has improved New York's iconic tower for visitors and tenants alike.