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London and Sochi Ready for Their Olympic Moment

The next two Olympic competitions seek to set the tone for the next century of global competition.

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Getting a Great Meal in Mesa Verde National Park

If you haven't sampled national park cuisine lately, you're going to be amazed the next time you sit down for dinner after a long day in a park.

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Grape-Grazing and Wine-Quaffing Getaways Across the United States

From Virginia, to Michigan, and on to California, here are three wine-filled getaways for every budget.

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The Real Local Cuisine of Washington, D.C.: Ethiopian Food

Nearly 200,000 Ethiopians live in the D.C. area, and it feels like one out of every 10 of them runs a restaurant. Through their hard work, Ethiopian food has become a defining local…

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at Disneyland

Judging by the sun up to sun down crowds at Disneyland and California Adventure Park in Anaheim, a lot of families have decided to wring every dollar's worth out of their day.

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August's Prize: Discover 500 Places and Win $500

One lucky winner will receive $500 and three 500 Places guidebooks. Register now to win this prize.

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Big City Hotels Cater to Families for Under $200 a Night

These city hotel packages are geared specifically toward families, with rates that won't break the bank and activities that will keep everyone happy.

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7 Places to Eat: Puebla's Iconic Mexican Dishes

It has colonial architecture and a gracious atmosphere that's welcoming to visitors, but Puebla's real ace in the hole is it's food: Among Mexicans, it's revered as the cradle of…

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How to Get Up, Up and Away in Barcelona

Just a few minutes' train ride from the center of town can put you hundreds of feet above Barcelona, with stunning views and a great cup of coffee at the end of it.

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4 Ways to Harmonize Hunger Near Carnegie Hall

Despite what the price tags of many options around Carnegie Hall may suggest, music lovers can have a budget pre- or post-concert nosh that hits all the right notes.

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Sun, Sand, and Sports in the Heart of Paris

Paris has some of the best museums in the world, but if you start to experience overload or your family threatens a mutiny, it's time to discover some of Paris' other recreational…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Shore Bets: 6 Chesapeake Summer Destinations

The moment the summer sun comes out, boats ship out to waterside Maryland towns. A boat's not necessary, though -- almost all of them are less than 90 minutes from the Bay Bridge by…

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Germany Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of Bauhaus

If you're planning a trip to Germany, you can binge on Bauhaus in Berlin and easily make day trips to Dessau and Weimar for an unprecedented look at the movement that revolutionized…

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How to Win Big, Lose Less on Vegas Dining

You don't have to lose your shirt to get a great meal in Vegas' best restaurants. Here are seven tips for eating affordably in Sin City:

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6 Ways to Celebrate Warm Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee

This dynamic city may be packed with southern charm ad hews close to its rugged pioneer roots, but it's become home to much more than chicken and dumplings and Americana music.

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How to Eat in Tahiti Without Ruining Your Paradise

Even when you're in paradise you've got a budget to behold. So, glance at the shimmery turquoise water, tighten your belt and skip the resort restaurants in favor of the islands'…

Article / Family & Kids

Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) a Family Road Trip

No matter how snazzy the car and how short the trip, the biggest challenge is keeping the kids amused along the way. And that's clearly a challenge a lot of us will be facing this…

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San Francisco for Kids: 9 Top Spots

Striking a balance between adult satisfaction and a child's glee can be difficult, unless you're in the rare city that can please people of all ages. Here's what to do in such a city.

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Summer on the Slopes: Big Mountain Fun at a Bargain

As the quest for an affordable family getaway heats up this summer, many savvy parents are packing up the kids and hitting the slopes.

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4 New Places in the U.S. to Try Your Luck

These days, it seems you can't travel more than 100 miles in any given direction without running into a casino or some manner of gambling facility.

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Park of the Week: Abraham Lincoln National Park

During this bicentennial celebration of Lincoln's birth, there are plenty of sites to which you can go to see some of his history, but of importance on any list is his birthplace in…

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3 Ways to Plan a National Park Vacation Online

Where can you turn these days for help in planning a national park vacation? Here are three websites that offer great content for planning a national park visit.

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Summer Season Activities in U.S. National Parks

The high summer season has arrived throughout most of the National Park System, and that means there is no shortage of activities for you and your family to take part in.

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Fish Story: 4 Deep-Sea Destinations off the Baja Peninsula

Squeezed as it is between the vast blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, Baja California is a mecca for deep-sea fishermen in pursuit of a big catch.

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6 Ways to Flamenco in Madrid

Flamenco's tangled musical roots sprout from Andalusia, but the current artistic revival began in Madrid in the 1980s and no where else offers as much variety.