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Stepping out of London and Into England's Charming Peak District

The Peak District is an expanse of serene landscapes, pretty villages, and historic towns, and a peaceful introduction to all that's best about visiting England.

Article / Family & Kids

Paddle Your Own Canoe this Summer, Family Style

Strap on a life preserver, hop in a canoe and cruise down a river this summer to learn about the environment, view wildlife, and explore unchartered waters.

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Family Escapes: Charleston and Kiawah Island

Compact, easily walkable, and culturally diverse, Charleston, South Caroilina is one of the country's most sophisticated family-friendly destinations.

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5 Totally Gay Ways to Explore Dublin

If you're thinking about heading over to Ireland to spend some of your pink dollars, here are five very fine ways to empty your wallet.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Pauline Frommer's Top Budget Destinations for Summer 2008

Despite the record high prices, there are still plenty of places, both in the U.S. and abroad, where travelers can enjoy beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, wine tastings and spas,…

Article / Single

Editor's Choice: 7 Top Spots for the Solo Traveler

Planning a trip that's all about you? Here are seven destinations, from crowded markets to empty beaches, where you can choose your own adventure.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Going Inland: What to Expect on Alaskan Cruisetours

To reach travelers who want to spend more time in Alaska, cruise lines offer tours that combine a cruise with a multi-day land experience. With the season in full bloom, it's a good…

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6 Summer Festivals Across America

Across the country, the summer months offer an eclectic range of activities that will entertain, amuse and baffle from Virginia to Washington state, California to Wisconsin.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The Split Personality of the Alabama Gulf Coast -- Lux Yet Laid Back

The Alabama Gulf Coast may only stretch a mere 32 miles, but they are certainly 32 miles of some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the country.

Article / Theme Park

4 Disney Parks in One Day? How One Family Did It

Four theme parks. Three kids. Two adults. And one seemingly impossible assignment: to visit every Disney World resort on the same day.

Article / Family & Kids

Say Hi to Summer! Top Resorts Woo Families for Memorial Day

Higher gas prices may make you want to stay closer to home this year, but top family resorts are answering back with great deals for parents and kids eager to make the most of the long…

Article / Family & Kids

Eat Cheap: How to Take Smaller Bites out of Your Wallet

At no time are kids' super-size eating habits more evident then when the family is away from home. Here are 9 tips for cutting mealtime costs.

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Exploring Brooklyn, the Other New York City

After you've seen Manhattan, give Brooklyn some of your time: It's more than an ordinary residential quarter, and definitely superior in cultural amenities to the any other boroughs.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Biscayne's Easy Escapes

Just a few miles from downtown Miami, Biscayne National Park is one of America's most accessible playgrounds, a place where you can boat, snorkel, camp, watch wildlife, and explore a…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Group Tour Options to National Parks this Summer and Fall

Although you may have been inclined to travel to U.S. National Parks independently in the past, the price of gas this summer may have you rethinking the prospect of hitting the road on…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Spring and Summer Adventures at Denali, Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks

Spring is definitely now in full swing: the snow and ice have melted away, grizzly bears come out of their winter hibernation, and the 2008 visitors season has begun at parks across…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Low Budget Alternatives to High-Season European Favorites

What if you could capture the romance of Paris, the medieval charm of Spain or the white-washed villas of the Greek Isles without actually heading to Europe?

Article / Local Experiences

Stepping into Small Towns on Alabama's Gulf Coast

Despite being just minutes from luxury resorts, Magnolia Springs and Foley offer laid-back pursuits geared towards modern-day travelers.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Bobbing in a Kayak Near the Panama Canal

Both the natural and the human-made marvels that coexist in Panama are a considerable draw for travelers to Central America's isthmus nation.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

10 Wonderful Day Trips from San Francisco

San Francisco is an amazing city, but if you've traveled all the way out here, you might as well take in more of gorgeous Northern California.

Article / Local Experiences

Port Guide Vancouver: What to See & Do in BC's Glamour City

Some cruisers will fly in to Vancouver and board their ship without looking around, but those who give it a day or three will find a remarkable international city occupying one of…

Article / Local Experiences

Ask Suzy! Shopping for Tanzanite in Rio and Soaps in Paris

Where to find the best of everything around the world, courtesy of our shopping expert Suzy Gershman.

Article / Family & Kids

Kids Gone Wild: Great Children's Travel Adventures

Nothing bonds a family more than an trip that offers a little something for everyone, so turn off the television, get your children outside, and share a wild family adventure this…

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Unexpected Family Destination: Lake Garda, Italy

The northern Italian lake's diversity of activities, postcard-like scenery and affordability have made it a longstanding favorite summer destination for Italians, Germans and Swiss…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

A Cayman Islands Escape (and a Cautionary Tale)

What could be better than a long weekend on a Caribbean island in mid-January? Leaving behind the sub-freezing temperatures of the urban Northeast for a condo on Seven Mile Beach?…