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Fast Trains and Medieval Cathedrals Make Champagne Sparkle

France's Champagne region is home to one of the world's fastest trains, centuries of European religious and political history, and the world's best sparkling wine.

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Leaf Peeping Beyond New England: The Country is Bursting with Fall Foliage

Traditionally, we think of New England when we think of fall, but the seasons change throughout the country. We've picked a few less-than-obvious destinations for fall foliage travel…

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Escape in Style to the Mountains of North Carolina

The beauty of the rolling, often mist-shrouded mountains, is truly undeniable, and, from its perch atop the ridge known as the Cataloochee Divide, The Swag offers many ways for guests…

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Strasbourg: An Alsatian Escape and European Capital

Strasbourg has led a double life the past century, being first a part of France, then the Kaiser's Germany, then France again, and part of Hitler's Third Reich for five years during…

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Japantown Reborn: Exploring Another Side of San Francisco

A much-loved tourist destination for decades and a blessing to residents eager for Japanese restaurants and groceries, Nihon-machi (its Japanese name) is on the verge of big change.

Article / Road Trips

Plan Your Peeping Now for Fall Foliage Fun

I know: it's still July, and some of us have yet to take a summer vacation. But the fliers in the Sunday paper have already signaled the seasonal barrage of back-to-school promotions,…

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Park of the Week: Canaveral National Seashore

You can pull off a perfect trifecta of famous destinations here, if you wish: On this windblown Atlantic coast of Florida you can easily visit the Canaveral National Seashore, the…

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Hiking Abroad: 6 Family Destinations Where Nature Trumps Nationality

Ascending Mt. Kilimanjaro, traipsing through the Cotswolds, scaling Mt. Fuji, and more adventures in six of the world's most stunning settings.

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Six Weekend Road Trip Pairs

Summer is the time when we all dream of embarking on long trips to faraway locales, taking an extended leave of absence to live that dream. While work and responsibilities may prevent…

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Education Vacations: Take a Trip and Expand Your Mind with Educational Odysseys

In the past, we have reported on Interhostel and Familyhostel, which used to be affiliated with the University of New Hampshire. After 25 years, the company reformed in February of…

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One Hump at a Time: Camel Racing in Australia's Red Centre

The sunken camel path running along the dry bed of Central Australia's Todd river is home to one of the Outback's wackiest traditions, the annual Camel Cup.

Article / Family & Kids

Sticking Around NYC for a While? Where to House the Family

The pros and cons of hotels, furnished apartments and other long-term options for an extended stay in Manhattan.

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Is a Trip to Orlando Worth it Without the Mouse?

I've been to Orlando more times than Winnie the Pooh's swiped honey from a jar, but had never been to the Land the Mouse Built without paying my respects to either Disney or Universal…

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How Do You Keep a National Park from Becoming a Parking Lot?

Buses, in the form of park shuttles, are becoming a standard as some parks work to solve a problem created when there are more cars than there are spaces to accommodate them.

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Park of the Week: Where the Buffalo Roam in Yellowstone

Viewing wildlife and making the most of your visit to the world's oldest national park.

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Spending a Night in a National Park: Lodge, Tent or Open Sky?

A national park vacation can be one of the cheapest or one of the most expensive you can choose. Here are some of the considerations in deciding how you want to visit.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

On the Waterfront: The Best Spots for 4th of July Fireworks

Sick of fighting for a spot to lay your picnic blanket on Independence Day? Hit the water in these six cities for shipboard firework displays.

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Australia's Marine Playground -- the Great Barrier Reef

'Great' is an understatement when it comes to the worldÂ?s largest coral reef system. Sure it's great in size, but it is also a spectacular vacation destination whether you are a dive…

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Hike, Bike, Whitewater Raft this Fourth of July, and Save $50 on Gas at Resort

If you haven't made any plans yet for the 4th of July, Resort Quest is offering a $50 gas credit as an incentive to get you to book a stay next week at 11 of its mountain resorts.

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Set Your Sights on Sri Lanka

Tourism activities on this island nation are only limited to your imagination -- with adventures like whale watching, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, white water rafting, wildlife…

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More Summer Stays and Adventures in U.S. National Parks

Coast to coast savings: Discount stays in the Great Smoky Mountains and Acadia National park.

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Rafting Schools and Trips in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming

Rafting can be a lazy day lollygagging down a scenic river with young kids in tow or a serious adventure over challenging rapids through rocky-river terrain. Either way, it's an…

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Park of the Week: Shenandoah National Park

An overview of the Nation's Capital's premier weekend getaway and the state's most popular wilderness escape.

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Editor's Choice: Favorite Markets Across the Globe

We may not all be born to shop, but Frommer's staffers agree that you haven't really visited a country until you've seen its markets.

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Portland by Public Transit and the Flip of a Coin

Most peoples' routes are determined by habit and curiosity, but what if we took free will out of the picture and explore without an agenda? Just take a day (or two, or three) and…