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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 / 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 / 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…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

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…

Article / Food and Drink

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…

Article / Arts and Culture

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.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Go Deep: Diving Four of the World's Top Shipwrecks

Most of the world's best shipwreck sites are in stunning international locales, making a scuba vacation more than just a dip in the ocean. And once you've dived one shipwreck, the…

Article / Local Experiences

Last-Minute Halloween Haunts in England, Ireland, and Romania

It isn't too late to book a quick jaunt to Europe to experience Halloween in a haunted hotel or a castle with a gory history. Several castles offer specially designed tours to get you…

Article / Arts and Culture

3 Family Cruises for Smarty Pants and Their Parents

Sick of shopping in mega-ports? For families who want to learn something about where they're going, here are three immensely appealing cruise companies.

Article / Local Experiences

A Different Side of Spain: Majorcan Monastery Stays

If you're looking to escape from the concrete behemoth hotels that line some of this Mediterranean island's coasts, you're going to need divine assistance. Here's where to find it.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Boy's Club: Male-Friendly Spas & Treatments

Over the last decade, men have snapped up ever larger chunks of the spa-going population. Here are places where boys can be boys and still be men, plus a few that offer male-friendly…

Article / Family & Kids

Getting Up-Close and Personal with Animals at Zoos and Aquariums in the Fall

Wherever you're visiting, fall is a great time to see zoos and aquariums since cooler temperatures reduce human crowds and animal activity -- and there's new stuff to see this season,…

Article / Family & Kids

Boo at the Zoo! Fall Outings Focus on Fun, Not Fright

If your kids love dressing up and trick-or-treating but they're still too young for zombies and gore, consider planning a trip to a zoo, where the focus is on fun instead of fright.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Kids Eat and Stay for Free: Great Value or Money Grab?

The 'kids stay and eat free' promotion is nothing new, but is it a bargain, or a bait and switch? Here's a handful of deals that really will save you money.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Get in Line for São Paolo's Best

In this affluent, booming, multicultural metropolis, restaurant going is practically a religious pursuit. Expect to dress up for dinner, to eat fashionably late, to wait for a table,…

Article / Local Experiences

October's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland

Frommers.com and Aer Lingus Vacation Store are sending one lucky winner and a guest to Ireland. Register now to win this vacation.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Slope Specs: In October, a Young Skier's Fancy Lightly Turns to Thoughts of Loveland

Savvy Colorado skiers and snowboarders of both genders and all ages start thinking about Loveland as soon as the days grow shorter and the aspens promise to turn golden.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

The National Park System Finally Gets a Leader

Last week the U.S. Senate confirmed Jon Javis as director of the National Park Service. Here's what we can expect from the system's new leader.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How is Climate Change Affecting U.S. National Parks?

Tell-tale signs of climate change are visible across the National Park System if you look for their subtleties. Here's what the park service wants to do about it.

Article / Local Experiences

Scary Sleeping at Haunted Houses: Where to Lay Your Head, Tempt the Spirits

If you've ever stayed at a bed and breakfast, you may have thought you heard something go bump in the night. Here are a handful of places that aren't afraid to argue that 'bump' ma be…