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Affordable Villas & Bungalows in Exotic Locations

Here's how to transform your vacation from an ordinary getaway to a peaceful experience filled with five-star service -- minus the matching price tag.

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4 Ways to Have a Mexican Adrenalin Adventure

For many travelers, a vacation to Mexico means lying on a white sand beach and doing next to nothing. But for a select few, heading south of the border is all about adrenalin-pumping…

Article / Local Experiences

Back to Basics with Agritourism and Farm Vacations Across the U.S.

Looking for a greener vacation idea that will be both rewarding and affordable? The answer may lay only a short drive or flight away at the nearest farm.

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Cruising Under the Radar, Caribbean Edition: Going by Sail Power

With its blue waters, vast skies, and reliable trade winds, the Caribbean is tailor-made for sailing ships -- but they're harder to find than you'd think. Here's a rundown of your…

Article / Arts and Culture

7 Ways to Chase New Orleans' Literary Ghosts

From Faulkner to Tennessee Williams to Truman Capote and more -- jump on the trail of great southern writers in New Orleans.

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8 Day Trip Destinations Near San Francisco

From bustling urban centers to pristine natural settings, Northern California can please even the pickiest of travelers. Here are eight day trips within a two-hour drive from San…

Article / Food and Drink

3 Stops Along British Columbia's Wine Trail

I had heard of Kelowna and its fines wines, but I never dreamed I would find a genuine slice of paradise in the town and its nearby vineyards, farms, and lakeside hills.

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Off-Season Adventures for the Family at Virginia Beach

A wide, sandy beach can seem a little sad at summer's end, but at Virginia Beach, the city's tourist bosses have made it more fun, with events, an aquarium, and historic sites.

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8 National Park Treasures for the Armchair Traveler

While many park travelers have a few park-related texts on hand, how might the park aficionado round out his or her library? Here are some suggestions, ranging from bear attacks to…

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Park Notes: Harvest Time & the Call of the Elk

Find out where you can pick fall fruit in parks, and where you can hear the odd sound of 'bugling' elk.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Park of the Week: Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a park that changes constantly thanks to the tides, waves, and currents that provide daily pressure on this narrow ribbon of sand.

Article / Local Experiences

The Able Traveler: A Touch of Nostalgia in Eastern Tennessee

The secrecy of WWII Oak Ridge is gone, but a nostalgic air remains. It's a great place to step back in time, learn a little history and just enjoy the ambiance of this all-American…

Article / Food and Drink

Five London Restaurants to Try This Season

London has literally thousands of restaurants to choose from, but here are five relative newcomers that are definitely worth trying if you're heading there soon.

Article / Family & Kids

Meeting Some Bears on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

Bears on the runway are routine at Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, a unique habitat where families come to hike, fish, raft, and, of course, check out the bears.

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How to Avoid Orlando's Theme Park Money Pit

From high prices to managing your energy: How to make Orlando will be a memorable for all the right reasons.

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Spooky, Tasty & Furry: 5 Fall Festivals for Families

Nothing says a fall family getaway in the U.S. like a visit to working farm, a harvest festival, or a pre-Halloween haunted house or pumpkin patch. Here are five of the best, from…

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Little Kids, Big Savings: Resorts Woo the Preschool Set

For families with preschoolers, fall is the very best time of year to grab a getaway at a top family resort.

Article / Arts and Culture

10 Ways to See London Theater for Less

If you leave London without seeing at least one stage show, then you'll have missed one of this city's most glittering attractions. Here's how to spend less money doing it.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Book Early for Fall Foliage in Parks from Washington to Virginia

Don't wait until the colors change: Now's the time to book your leaf-peeping getaway at one of the country's spectacular parks.

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Park Notes: Playing Politics & Preparing to Get Burns-ed

In the news this week: What's holding up the appointment of our next National Park Service director, and what's happening at the parks prior to the new Ken Burns mini-series.

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This Land Is Your Land: A Conversation with Ken Burns about "The National Parks: America's Best Idea"

Ken Burns discusses his forthcoming television mini-series 'The National Parks' and argues that it is essential to the survival of the country that people use the park system.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Shoulder Season in Yellowstone Country: How to Make the Most of 3 Days

If you yearn for a quieter Yellowstone -- one with fewer RVs, tour buses, and minivans -- consider visiting during the sleepy yet still stunning shoulder season month of September.

Article / Arts and Culture

Mississippi Mansions and Southern Architecture in Natchez

Located on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, this seemingly sleepy town celebrates its southern heritage and history by beautifully preserving its historic downtown.

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Victoria, British Columbia: Impossibly Beautiful

It's no insult to say that Vancouver's city planners beat Disney to the punch, way back in 1908, by creating a terribly attractive town center where there had been only a dismal swamp.

Article / Local Experiences

Walk This Way: Five Great Sunday Strolls in Paris

There are many great Paris Walks, but you really need to pay attention along the way. Strolling through the city's streets lets you soak up the Parisian ambiance like a native.