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A Touch of Glass: 7 Slightly Secret Covered Passageways in Paris

No matter how often you visit Paris, there's always some hidden gem to discover. In the early 1800s, glass-covered passages were built to protect shoppers from the rain. Explore these…

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On the Trail of "The Lost Symbol" in Washington, D.C.

You won't have the fate of the world in your hands like fictional symbologist Robert Langdon, but that doesn't mean you can't build an exciting real-versus-make-believe tour of…

Article / Honeymoons

Getting Engaged in Vegas: Making a Proposal You (Hopefully) Can't Refuse

There's no right or wrong way to pop the question, but here are some spots where the scenery may help sway your beloved in the 'yes' direction.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Single-Minded Cooking in the Twin Cities

Facing off across a loopy stretch of the Mississippi, Minneapolis and St. Paul carry on like rivals. But they're united on one score: the white-hot synergy of the region's culinary…

Article / Local Experiences

The Fall of the Berlin Wall -- 20 Years Later

With the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall upon us, I considered myself lucky to be seeing the sites connected to this event just a few days ago.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Talking to Newly Appointed Park Service Head Jon Jarvis

Despite issues involving wildlife, employee morale, competing user demands, and insufficient funds, Jon Jarvis thinks the timing of his arrival in Washington, D.C. as director of the…

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Slope Specs: Two-Time Olympic Host Lake Placid Still Shines

In this Winter Olympic season, skiers' thoughts turn to previous venues. Lake Placid, N.Y. is the only North American two-time site, as well as the last real mountain village to host…

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North American Ski Report: Early-Season Packages

Get a free day of skiing and staying in Salt Lake, treat the family to bargains in Waterville Valley, get to Mont Tremblant faster, and more news and deals that'll make the powder even…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Underwater Upkeep: Helping Biscayne National Park's Reefs

With only 5% of it above water, Biscayne National Park is one of the country's more unusual parks. That watery realm holds some incredible vistas, vistas such as reefs teeming with…

Article / Local Experiences

Shop Smart: Discount Shopping Streets Across Paris

Though boutiques throughout Paris might seem uniformly expensive, there are a few discount-packed streets where those in the know go to stock their wardrobes and apartments with…

Article / Arts and Culture

Photo Slideshow: The Heat Is on Miami

Miami has it all, from a thriving arts community, world-class restaurants, and a booming nightlife to beautiful beaches and outdoor adventure. While in many parts of the world autumn…

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Copenhagen's Scandinavian Superlatives

Copenhagen has always been a place where people take joy in food. But a culinary explosion in the past few years has made dining out the hippest game in town.

Article / Family & Kids

Family Reunion Planning: 10 Signs of a Great Location

It's a tall order entertaining a big group of many ages, all eager to catch up, play hard, and create family lore for the next generation. Yet some destinations seem tailor-made for…

Article / Honeymoons

Travel Gift Registries: Giving the Ultimate Wedding Present

Toaster or Tahiti, flatware or Fiji, bedding or the Bahamas? It's your big day, so spend time in the perfect destination rather than spending it returning unwanted carving knives and…

Article / Food and Drink

Ten Sweet Spots: Divine Desserts Worldwide

From Hong Kong, to Rio, to Paris, and seven more cities, here's where you can go to get an exquisite sugar fix in ten major cities around the world.

Article / Local Experiences

Recycled Cities: Three Great Post-Industrial Destinations

In this era of reusing and recycling, more cities are looking at their old stuff -- industrial buildings, abandoned neighborhoods and leftover rights of way -- and coming up with…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

How to Go Green on Your Next Cruising Vacation

You don't have to leave your good habits in your home port: There's a lot passengers can do to reduce waste and energy use. So go ahead, heed these basic tips. It's easy to be green.

Article / Arts and Culture

Leaving the Strip for Las Vegas' Two World-Class Museums

Las Vegas has developed two cutting-edge museums that offer visitors a deeply intellectual yet fun escape from the often mindless entertainments of the city.

Article / Family & Kids

The Able Traveler: Wheelchair-Accessible Ghost Hunting in Illinois' Capitol City

Abraham Lincoln was reportedly haunted by visions throughout his life, so it should come as no surprise that Springfield, Illinois has a few ghostly haunts of its own. And the good…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

How to Have an Authentic Bahamas Vacation

Most visits to Nassau bypass the Bahamas' greatest assets -- its exuberant culture, down-home cooking, and -- most of all -- its friendly, welcoming people. To get a true feel for the…

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Slope Specs: Glacial Challenges at Early Season Favorite Les Diablerets

Part of a ski region that includes the linked villages of Villars and Gryon in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, Les Diablerets commands attention for in the early season, the…

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7 Places to Eat: Hunting Down Rome's Cucina Romana

Many Rome restaurants coast on the tourist trade, turning a profit despite mediocre fare, rude service, and high prices. Genuine cucina Romana is tough to find, but soul-satisfying…

Article / Local Experiences

Banff's Rugged Elegance in the Heart of the Canadian Rockies

One of the great destinations in the world, Banff National Park offers magnificent mountain scenery, lush wilderness, awesome lakes, and by contrast, world-class dining and…

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: New York City's Oldest Clinton

Before the most recent Clinton took up residence in Harlem, New York City had its share of men and women with that family name, including the one attached to this park near its…

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Joy Rides: 5 Day Trips from Brussels

There are plenty of reasons to stick around Brussels, but since it doesn't take more than an hour by train to connect to most of Belgium's major highlights it seems a waste to stay put.