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The Able Traveler: Haunted Hotels Fit for All

Almost every historic hotel has at least one tale of a spirit haunting the premises. Since historic doesn't always mean accessible, here are a few haunted properties that will work for…

Article / Family & Kids

Fall Farm Stays for the Whole Family

If foliage isn't enough to keep your kids interested on a weekend away, perhaps you need to plan a trip that combines the beauty of the countryside with activities, participation, and…

Article / Family & Kids

Pennsylvania for Active Families: 6 Fun Adventures in the Great Outdoors

With more than its share of mountains and raging rivers, Pennsylvania isn't short on outdoor thrills, but we found six that are as kid-friendly as they are gorgeous.

Article / Arts and Culture

Find the Treasures: 6 European Art Museum Adventures

'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these six excellent continental art destinations.

Article / Road Trips

Highway 1: The Route to the Best of Maine

Historic cities, landmark lighthouses, quintessential lobster shacks, and antique emporiums, make for an idyllic New England journey.

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Writing 101: Becoming an Expert

Want to get a writing assignment? Make a name for yourself by developing expertise based on geography and curiosity.

Article / Local Experiences

Creative Escapes: Improving Your Images in Southern France

Want to improve your vacation photos? Here's one way to combine your curiosity with your desire to travel.

Article / Local Experiences

What's Hot -- and What's Spicy -- in Albuquerque, NM

There's more to Albuquerque than its position as the center of southwestern cuisine par excellence. It is a thriving arts and cultural mecca, the melting pot of rich Indian and…

Article / Road Trips

Hog Heaven: Motorcycle Adventures in the Smoky Mountains

The roads around the Smoky Mountains were made for motorcycles and exploring the Smokies on two wheels gives you the freedom to discover the region at your own pace.

Article / Local Experiences

L.A.'s Five Best Sights for Tourists

These spots may get a bum rap among locals but, hey, there's nothing wrong with being a tourist. Here's how to pare down what's really worth your precious time in this sprawling…

Article / Local Experiences

L.A.'s Ten Best Sights for Tourists

These spots may get a bum rap among locals but, hey, there's nothing wrong with being a tourist. Here's how to pare down what's really worth your precious time in this sprawling…

Article / Local Experiences

How to Eat Your Way Through China Without Leaving Canada

The Vancouver area has the largest Chinese population outside of Asia, and the town of Richmond is the focal point. Small wonder that it has over 400 Asian restaurants that delight…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How to Make a Quick Trip to Acadia National Park

Located on Mount Desert Island on Maine's stunningly beautiful mid-coast, Acadia offers a variety of spectacular locations to visit -- even for a day tripper or windshield tourist.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Point Reyes National Seashore

Just 30 miles northwest of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a mass of forests and seaside splendor that occupies all of a hundred square mile peninsula balanced on the…

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Accessible Rail Tours Top Fall Travel Picks

Variety is truly the keyword when it comes to rail travel; and fall is prime time to experience these wheelchair-accessible rail tours through Canadian and U.S. parks.

Article / Local Experiences

Sydney Sizzles in the Wintertime: Hot Spots to See and Be Seen

It may be winter in Sydney but you wouldn't know it. Right now it's warm and sunny and the city is a buzz with locals and visitors soaking up the atmosphere and fine food.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Knockin' on Heaven's Door: Wisconsin's Shore Bet Vacation Destination

Door County is a winsome, relaxing place that hasn't grown cynical about its appeal to tourists -- and it's a good value for your vacation dollars, too.

Article / Family & Kids

Halloween at Theme Parks: Ghoulish Goings-on for Every Age Group

Parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events, from gentle hayrides to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones.

Article / Local Experiences

11 Spots Where Science and Technology are Way Fun

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights family-friendly destinations and attractions throughout the world. Below you'll find eleven museums and institutes where the…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Plan Now for Fall and Winter Family Getaways in the Sun

By the beginning of fall many families begin thinking about their next getaway, and invariably they want to go somewhere to escape the impending cold weather. Here are Caribbean…

Article / Local Experiences

Preposterous Press Trips! Sir Richard Branson, "Entourage," and JFK-Vegas Via Virgin Airlines

Virgin trots out pay cable celebs to promote new NYC to Vegas flight route. How much can Branson save you on that next gambling escape?

Article / Local Experiences

Getting Outdoors and Getting High in Park City, Utah

Park City isn't your usual Utah town. Once a raucous mining center, it was never known for its saintliness, and even today, a local leader boasts 'We're considered a kind of Sodom and…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Block Island: A Porkchop of Peace in the Northeast

In the high-pressure, high-priced northeast, this island off the end of Long Island is a flash back to earlier, quieter decades. And it's considerably less expensive in high season…

Article / Road Trips

Plucky Survivors 3: 200 Miles for a Hot Dog

This road trip is about the journey, not the destination -- or perhaps it's about all the little destinations on the way.

Article / Local Experiences

Plucky Survivors See America 3: Why Sightsee When There's Pork to Eat?

So far, there's been mediocre barbecue in Georgia, divinely perfect pork roast at the South Carolina State Barbeque Championships, and just flat out satisfying pulled pork sandwiches…