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Slope Specs: Alpe d'Huez, the Glacier-Crowned Giant

Fans who follow the Tour de France know Alpe d'Huez as the finish of a grueling, uphill stage with 21 hairpin turns. In the winter, the village at the top of those turns is the start…

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Honduras Emerges as an Eco-Tourism Hot Spot

After years in Costa Rica's shadow, Honduras positions itself as a serious contender to the eco-tourism market, minus one huge thing: the crowds.

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4 Vineyard Vacations to Chile and Argentina

These two South American countries produce some of the finest wines in the world and a visit to either wouldn't be complete without sampling their best known produce.

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Visiting the Atacama Desert, Chile's Lunar Landscape

Tips on traveling to this beautiful yet bizarre terrain of crystal clear blue lagoons, geysers, lava flows, rock formations and canyons.

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British Columbia's Original, Aboriginal Cultural Treasures

Relations between Canada's 'First Peoples' and its newcomers are still on shaky grounds, but cultural tours are helping to ease tensions.

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Out of Range: Escaping the City Life in Montana

With wilderness and wildlife existing side-by-side with urban development new dining and lodging options, you can get away from it all -- but only if you want to.

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Island-Hopping in South Eastern Thailand

The Gulf of Thailand is blessed with beautiful tropical islands that offer travelers superb weather, luxurious accommodations at reasonable prices, fine food, shopping and plethora of…

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Cohen, Caetano and the Circus: Madrid's Fall Festival Celebrates Culture

Culture enthusiasts are anticipating the 24th edition of the annual Festival de Otoño and its thoughtful mix of classical texts and styles along with newer or modern renderings and…

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Discover the Archaeological Treasures of Mexico

While most people may be aware of the pyramids outside Mexico City and on the Yucatán Peninsula, there are relics of ancient cultures located further afield and well worth the drive,…

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Lito's Tech Tip: Avalanche Danger & How to Avoid It

Every season hundreds--no, thousands--of skiers succumb to the temptation of untracked slopes outside the ski areas. How do you make sure you won't become an avalanche victim?

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Rockies Report: Rock-Bottom Prices and Sky-High Thrills

U.S. kids get a break in Canada, Crested Butte drops prices to zero, Park City gets less complicated, and more updates from mile-high territory.

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Beyond the Boot: The Lesser Known Islands of Italy

There are more than 60 islands in Italy and although some are well known -- like Sardinia, Sicily and Capri -- others are hidden secrets yet to be discovered by international tourists.

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5 Weekend Roadtrips for Music Lovers

Memphis, Portland and three more small cities and towns that will fill your need to hear pop, noise-rock, jazz, bluegrass and whatever else satisfies your aural fixation.

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Vancouver Counts the Days Until the Olympics

Take advantage of the 2010 clean-up preparations -- and avoid the massive crowds -- with a trip that takes in the city's cultural, outdoor, and culinary charms.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Can You Do the Maldives on a Budget?

You've seen the turquoise water, white sand and houses on stilts, and thought, 'I could never afford to go.' Don't give up: the Maldives can be affordable if you know where to look.

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Park of the Week: Going to the Extreme in the Dakota Badlands

It's hard not to be enchanted by the delicate colors and you can't but help notice the weather extremes, from blistering hot in summer to roaring cold winds in winter.

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Exploring the Forests of Western Arkansas

Mention Arkansas to most nature-lovers, and they'll likely picture the Ozarks, the state's celebrated backwoods mountain range. But farther south is an unsung treasure that is the…

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7 House Rental Agencies That Make Disney Feel Like Home

In most guidebooks, the home rental option is relegated to a single box or a few wan paragraphs, but for value, renting a home -- especially in Orlando -- is quite simply the best way…

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Travel Writing 101: Three Ways to Get Started

But the question today is not what travel writing is, but how to do it. Our mission, which we choose to accept, is to describe how a reader -- you -- can become a travel writer.

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Tips for Choosing Hotels when Traveling with Infants & Toddlers

Not all of us can afford to travel with nannies (we wish) so sharing your room with young children makes your choice of hotel extremely important.

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Head to Old Europe for Old-Fashioned Shopping at the Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are outdoor affairs, comprised of local vendors whose stalls are lined with gifts, home-cooked food, and crafts. Find a great package trip now.

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Small Museums Pull Out All the Stops and Build Big for Visitors

In a quest to become players in the international arts community, museums in second and third-tier cities have undergone transformations in order to draw new patrons and bring…

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What's Happening in Greece After the Fires?

This summer saw the worst forest fires in Greece in living memory. Lives and villages were lost, but there has been little lasting damage to the country's ancient landmarks.

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Romance & Shopping in Montréal

Yes, romance and shopping can go together, especially in a place like Montréal -- the next best thing to a trip to Paris.

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Exuma Island Escape in a Quiet Corner of the Bahamas

This long chain of 365 islands is an under-the-radar favorite private escape of celebs and business honchos. But while owning an island here requires a very fat paycheck, an escape to…