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The Able Traveler: Get Your Access Pass and Head to a National Park

You can't ramp Mother Nature, but these U.S. treasures are still very inviting to wheelchair-users and slow walkers, and a revamped Access Pass makes visits very affordable vacation…

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9 Ways to Treat Yourself at San Francisco Spas

San Franciscans have a long tradition of knowing how to pamper themselves, from yesteryear's baths to getting rubbed and polished at modern hotel and day spas. Find out how to treat…

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Cruising Old Canada Road, Maine's Forgotten Byway

This National Scenic Byway runs along US Route 201, following the river trading routes of the Abenaki Tribe and the path followed by Benedict Arnold when he laid siege to the French…

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Tree-Sitting, Sand-Sculpting, Salmon-Chasing, and More Ways to Spend Fall

It may feel hot right now, but autumn is just around the corner. Plan an escape around a fun fall festivals or exciting event.

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See Africa Through Festivals, Photo Safaris, Bushwalks and More

Skip the standard safaris and city escapes for unique opportunities in Mali, Madagascar, Togo, Egypt, and more destinations.

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Park of the Week: Grand Teton National Park

More than just a side trip from Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park has a grandeur all its own, and it's a lot easier to see than its big sister immediately to the north.

Article / Family & Kids

How to Get a Last Gasp of Summer Before School Starts

Before you turn the calendar to September and more serious pursuits, grab a final summer getaway and greet fall with a smile.

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4 Family Wildlife Safaris Across the U.S.

How to get up close to giraffe, zebras, hippos, and the best of sub-Saharan Africa without leaving the United States.

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Monkey Banquets, Air Expos, and 3 More Fall Events

Autumn brings a feast of culturally fascinating and colorful festivals around the world. Here are five events that provide a break from the ordinary.

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Photo Slideshow: Hiking to Machu Picchu

Although the classic Inca Trail is already booked up through fall 2008, thankfully other ways to hike to Machu Picchu are still available.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Thai-rrific Budget Dive Spots

Venture into the warm waters of the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea to find superb diving and budget prices.

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Eating and Dancing in Guadalajara, Mexico's Second City

Where to go shopping, hear mariachi, do a hat dance, and more in Mexico's oft-neglected metropolis.

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National Parks: Virtual Visits, Access, Heritage, Sailing and Music

Charis Atlas Heelan brings you a round-up of recent news for U.S. National Parks, including free audio and video tours and music festivals.

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9 Ways to Commune with Coffee in Southern India

You won't find traffic jams or exhaust fumes in Coorg -- just miles of green fields, stunning scenery, and really, really good coffee.

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Olympics Then and Now: Munich, Germany, Summer Olympic Games 1972

Hopeful, utopian plans descended into a terrorist-driven reality and a symbolic end of post-war German development.

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Olympics Then and Now: Tokyo, Japan, Summer Olympic Games 1964

Tokyo showed off its post-war successes while using the Games to launch the next phase of its growth.

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Olympics Then and Now: St. Moritz, Switzerland, Winter Olympic Games 1928 and 1948

Sleepy yet chic, St. Moritz can throw a good party for A-listers and Olympians alike.

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Olympics Then and Now: Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, Winter Olympic Games 1984

A symbol of Yugoslav success, then failure, and now success again, Sarajevo is one of Europe's most resiliant cities.

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Olympics Then and Now: Mexico City, Mexico, Summer Olympic Games 1968

From big to bigger, Mexico City's keeps growing despite the hurdles in front of it.

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Olympics Then and Now: Melbourne, Australia, Summer Olympic Games 1956

Fifty-plus years have transformed this Australian backwater city into a cosmopolitan destination.

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Olympics Then and Now: Los Angeles, Summer Olympic Games 1932 and 1984

Big boycotts dragged the games down, but Los Angeles still rose -- and rises -- to the occasion.

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Inside China: Getting in Touch with the Ancient

Priceless manuscripts, monumental sculptures, historic temples and other ancient sites that make China a must-see destination for history buffs and lovers of antiquities.

Article / Arts and Culture

Inside China: Exploring Arts and Culture

How to see the best of China's arts and culture, from the six best museums, to puppet shows, opera, theater, and acrobatics.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Go Deep: 5 Underground Explorations for the Entire Family

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights great family trips, sights, and activities around the world. Here are five underground escapes that mix science,…

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Park of the Week: Everglades National Park

The Everglades National Park is the biggest subtropical wilderness in the United States, the largest wilderness east of the Mississippi, and the third largest of national parks in the…