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Why the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay are Paris' Best Museums

There are scores of museums in Paris. But two are so grand in scope and ambition, so profound in their impact upon the visitor that they have to be counted as iconic experiences.

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Hear the Sounds of Summer at Six U.S. Music Festivals

There is no better way to celebrate the change of seasons then partaking in some live tunes. If you are a music fan -- and up for a little journey -- consider making a trip to one of…

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From Communism to Vacation Haven, Albania is Europe's New Sweet Spot

With 200 miles of Adriatic and Ionian Sea coastline and the ability to spend Lek rather than Euros, Albania is fast becoming the adventure seekerÂ?s alternate European getaway.

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Buffalo Herds and Luxury Digs in British Columbia's Wilderness

Nestled like a rare gem in an alpine meadow atop the Bald Mountain ridge, the Purcell Mountain Lodge is a getaway in the truest sense of the word.

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Skip the Beach, Hit the Books at 6 Summer Schools for Curious Adults

Not smarter than your fifth grader? Use your summer vacation this to use parts of your brain that have gotten soft. Indulge in the classics, hone your musical chops at jazz camp, or…

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Get Up, Stand Up, Book Ahead: Bahamas Bob Marley Resort, Atlantis Expansion

Two new high-end resorts create unique experience for visitors who are looking for something completely different, indulgent and private.

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Solomon Islands: To Go or Not to Go Post Tsunami

Natural disasters often draw the worldÂ?s attention to otherwise remote travel destinations. So is the case with the beautiful Solomon Islands, one of the last bastions of unspoiled…

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Day Hikes in Big Bend National Park

Texas' Big Bend National Park offers numerous possibilities for backpacking, both on established and marked hiking trails and on relatively unmarked hiking routes following washes,…

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Park of the Week: Bryce Canyon National Park

The horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters of dazzling colors that make up this smaller national park have been depicted in hundreds of movies, photographs and the like, but nothing can beat…

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5 Family Journeys in the US Park System

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights 29 hiking, biking and riding trips throughout the world. The five picks below are all located within the United States park…

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Take it Outside: Editors' Favorite Outdoor Experiences

Now's the perfect time to emerge from hibernation and enjoy all things al fresco. From an expedition in Antarctica to hoisting a drink closer to home in Queens, read about a few of our…

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Like the Islands Used to Be: A Quick Trip to Kosrae

Although I've been writing Frommer's South Pacific since 1986 and have visited most of the Pacific islands south of the equator, I had never been to Micronesia and didn't know exactly…

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Nature, Food and History: A Weekend in the Hudson River Valley

Time and time again we at Frommer's are reminded that the majority of the traveling that Americans do is just within a few hours drive of home. After a three-day weekend to Hudson…

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The Early Bird Catches the Package Deal to India

We recently learned of some deals to India that favor those who book early for trips both now and this coming fall and winter.

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Give Back by Volunteering in Central and South America

Want to go away for a long time and do something good while you're at it? Brush up on your Spanish (or Portuguese, as the case may be) and plan a volunteer trip to Latin America.

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Hotelier's Big Deal for Small Travelers

Microtel is now the first chain of hotels where the central office has made sure every single hotel has a little-people accessibility kit designed by Direct Access Solutions, a company…

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More Spring and Summer Flings to Mexico

Things are heating up south of the border and if you like it 'caliente,' then the coming few months offer the best possible prices for trips to Mexico -- whether you choose the…

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Prepping for a Hike Along the Appalachian Trail

Stretching from Maine to Georgia through 14 states and over 2,100 miles, the Appalachian Trail is as historic a trek as any other national park walk east coast or west.

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Park of the Week: Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park takes up more than 47,000 acres, and is perfect for hiking, biking, kayaking, bird watching, carriage rides and dozens of other activities. There are more than…

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Two Itineraries for Taking in the National Parks of the American West

Smart plans for seeing the highlights of the region's major parks in a leisurely, enjoyable manner. | Frommer's

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Go Coastal: Uncover Maine's Maritime Heritage

Think of Maine and you have to think of the sea, whether it's Winslow Homer paintings or steamed lobster that comes to mind.

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How the West Was Won: A Quick Trip Through the Black Hills

Our destination: The Black Hills, that mystical section of far western South Dakota that the Lakota Sioux called the Paha Sapa, 'the heart of everything that is.'

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Wild Colonial Boys, Home from America: Traveling Back Through Genealogy

Contributing editor Matt Hannafin reconfirms family ties with a trip to Ireland. His story highlights the ways to accomplish this yourself, whatever your heritage.

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Download This: Homegrown Podcast Tours Give You a Local's Look

These podcasts are especially useful for the independent traveler who doesn't like shuffling along in a giant tour group on someone else's schedule. We've rounded up some of the more…

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Barging in on Some Spring European Cruising Options

Sailing the seven seas may be one way to travel, but for a more intimate pace, nothing beats a canal cruise.