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9 Ways to See the Best of Chelsea's Art Scene

New openings in Chelsea over the past decade have further cemented the Big Apple as the world's premier marketplace for contemporary art. Visit these picks, and you'll discover the…

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San Diego: A Nightlife Scene for Everyone

You could hit up any of the city's many rooftop bars, swank lounges, or electrifying dance floors -- but if you only want to experience the city's hottest scenes, study our list below.

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Visiting Kirkland, WA, Seattle's Nearby Escape

The beautiful town of Kirkland is across Lake Washington from that metropolis to the west, and a combination of urban scenery, suburban gentility, and sheer nature that makes it worth…

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Eat & Runways: The 13 Best U.S. Airport Restaurants

Most airport food is hideous. But poke around and you can find local favorites and branches of well-loved hometown eateries that give a little bit of regional flavor to your four-hour…

Article / Family & Kids

Keeping the Kids Healthy Away from Home

Flu news is making travelers nervous -- very nervous -- just when millions of are planning much-needed summer vacations. The best defense? We just have to plan and travel smart.

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Of Geysers and Grizzlies: The Best of Yellowstone for Families

With bookings down and the promise of a less-crowded summer, this just may be the year to visit Yellowstone, AmericaÂ?s first national park and arguably its most unique.

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It's a Smaller World After All: 6 Tot-Size Family Parks

Bigger isn't always better when it comes to a great day out with the kids. Here are six spots can entertain, enthrall, and provide the perfect quick break for your family.

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Civil War Trails: See 19th-Century Sites in 21st-Century Style

Each year, thousands of armchair Civil War buffs, amateur historians, re-enactment enthusiasts, and those with sheer curiosity descend upon historic battlefields and key sites of the…

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Swedish Dish: How to See Stockholm Culture for Less

The Swedish capital is notorious for high prices, but you don't have to break the bank to see something good. Find out how to see museums, theater, and more for free or cheap -- just…

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Take Me Out to the Ballgames: 12 Playing Fields Worth a Visit

Following your hometown team might be tough when you're on the road -- but it shouldn't be hard to incorporate sporting events into your travels.

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5 Things You Don't Know About Melbourne

Melbourne has carved a niche as the hippest city in Australia -- with a European style that her rival Sydney can't match -- and possessing both elegance and edge in equal measure.

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Mexico Report: Swine Flu and the City

Mexico City has come to a standstill as transport and tourist sites have gone unused or closed down. Here's what you can expect on the ground.

Article / Food and Drink

Baker's Dozen: Top Spots for Food and Wine Lovers

Find culinary hot spots -- cooking schools, restaurants, vineyards and distilleries, coffee plantations, and patisseries -- in 13 destinations across the globe.

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Top 10 Destinations for Opera Lovers

From Milan's Teatro alla Scala to the desert setting of Santa Fe's theater, we bring you the best places around the world to hear opera.

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The Poetry of Living: Visit Pablo Neruda's Homes in Chile

The Chilean poet was a writer, diplomat, dissident and all-round bon vivant. Pay homage with a visit to three homes where his spirit, personality, and joie de vivre live on.

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First-Class Second Cities: Where to Go Instead

So you're headed to London again, or maybe even Paris. They're great, sure. But if you're looking for an alternative to save money or expand your horizons, try one of these second…

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Taking the Kids to National Junior Ranger Day

There's no better way to spur a child's interest in nature and national parks than this weekend's National Junior Ranger Day, when 300-plus Junior Ranger programs around the country…

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Baby, Come Fly with Me: Stress-Free Airtime for the New Jet Set

With help from our readers, we've assembled a super collection of tried-and-tested tips to make sure your little angel is smiling when she earns her wings.

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10 Tips for Visiting the U.S. Capitol

To enrich the already goosebump-raising experience of glimpsing the Capitol's hallowed halls and history, we hereby make the following recommendations.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Get Wild: 7 Parks for Spotting Wildlife

Which is the best national park in the Lower 48 to view wildlife? There's more than one place in the National Park System where you can feel like you're on a safari.

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Photo Slideshow: Exploring Italy's Piedmont Region

Piedmont offers a little bit of everything: Skiing, wine, culinary delights, biking and outdoor activities galore, a bounty of natural beauty, and, of course, history.

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What New Protection Rules Really Mean for U.S. Parks

It was a long time in coming, but when Congress finally passed the massive Omnibus Public Lands Bill of 2009 late in March it extended enormous protections for public lands in general…

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Park of the Week: Yosemite's Greatest Hits

It's one of the nation's most visited parks, but that doesn't mean you're going to be overwhelmed with the crowds: over 95% of visitors visit less than 5% of the park. How to make the…

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How to Join the World's Largest Music Festival -- in Milwaukee?

When someone says she's promoting 'the world's largest music festival,' then says it's in Milwaukee, the skeptic in you asks 'Says who?' In any case, judging by the 2008 event, it's a…

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Get Pampered for Less: 10 Spa and Hotel Packages

The downturn means more spas are offering discounts and added incentives for customers. We highlight 10 spa destinations and deals in the U.S. and abroad.