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Get to the Ganges: India's Golden Triangle and Beyond

There seems to be a lot of buzz in the air about India lately. It is currently referred to as the 'it' destination.

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Single Travelers: A Compendium of Trip Planning Resources

We've compiled a cornucopia of online and offline resources for single travelers.

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An Ode to the Indian Head Massage

You can hardly help but fall in love with the place, but by the end of a long day, India will eat you and spit you out. You'll be wiped. There's no better way to detox, calm down,…

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A Recap of the Week's Events on the Plucky Survivors Roadtrip

Last week, we introduced you to the Plucky Survivors and their journey across parts of the American South. Today, we check in on where they've been and what they've seen.

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September's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland!

Frommers.com and Tourism Ireland are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Ireland! Register now to win this vacation!

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Costariffic! A Week on Central American Beaches Starts from $689 out of Miami

Despite attracting hordes of travelers, Costa Rica has not compromised its natural beauty with bigger hotels or catered to large groups by widening country roads to pave the way for…

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An American Tradition with a Twist: The Plucky Survivors See America Roadtrip

My friend Rick Garman and I are about to head out on an epic (to us, anyway) road trip that will begin and end in New Orleans, cover 2,300 miles and take in quintessential American…

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Theme Pork: Prices Rise (Again) at Walt Disney World & Universal Orlando

Disney has once again raised the price of admission. It's the second time the Mouse has done this within a single year -- a rather unprecedented move even for them. Universal quickly…

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Something's a bit Fishy in Brazil: Fishing the Xingu River

Golden beaches, verdant hills meeting turquoise waters. Astonishing biodiversity and sound ecotourism. Phenomenal fishing. And oh, the food. Such superlatives might describe an island…

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Tantalizing Turkey: Whirling Dervishes, Kilim Rugs and Steamy Hammams

Although Turkey has some spectacular coastline and truly beautiful beaches on both the Aegean and Mediterranean, the highlight of the county, at least for me, is inland.

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One Year After, Our Author Takes a Heartfelt Reassessment of the Big Easy

Everything that a tourist wanted from this town -- good drinks, good food, good sights, good sounds, good times -- is here, and nothing is missing except the tourists themselves. The…

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Tell your Tagine from your Harira: A Feast of Affordable Moroccan Delights

The beauty of this country lies in its diversity, its ancient traditions and the sheer allure of the landscape, people and culture.

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A Lot of Adventure: Kayak in Panama from $995, Hike & Camp the Grand Canyon from $795 and More

With global travelers looking to push the envelope more and more each year, tour operators are answering the call with scintillating trips focusing on hiking, biking, rafting,…

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Heavenly Honeymoons in Hot, Hot Places

Ah, the honeymoon. Stereotypically, it's an indulgent, lavish affair that involves being waited on with endless supply of drinks and food and beaches and doing a whole lot of nothing.

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If Pedaling is Your Passion: More Bike Trips for the Fall

The colors of fall will be within your sights and your reach with this selection of fall bicycle tours in various locations around the world.

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Golden, Great Bargains for Seeing San Francisco

Set your sights on a San Francisco getaway and chances are you'll get a vacation full of great food, fine wine, credit card damaging shopping, cultural enlightenment and the inevitable…

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Take a Two-Wheeled Trip With These Bike Tours for Home and Abroad

To combine changing scenery with light exercise and immersion into the countryside of a foreign territory, there may be no better way to travel than on a two wheeler.

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A Long Summer Weekend in Big Sky, Montana

Montana is a state that lends itself to superlatives. This July I attended a press trip to the Big Sky region in the southern part of the state, and I left with the distinct impression…

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Edmonton: Home to the World's Largest Mall and Much More

Edmonton, once an obscure frontier settlement, is now world famous for two things: the world's largest shopping mall and its status as the Canadian Oil Industry's working center.

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Awesome Autumn Festivals Abroad

Charis Atlas Heelan highlights the most exciting festivals happening abroad this fall including beer, music, horse-racing and much more.

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North America's Fabulous Fall Festivals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Charis Atlas Heelan highlights the most vibrant festivals in North America this fall including seafood, hot air balloons, wine and much more.

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Surf, Sun and Seafood: A Week (or so) in Puerto Rico

Located a scant three hours from New York and within U.S. territory, Puerto Rico is an undervalued destination. Throughout the island, visitors can see virgin rainforest, sustainable…

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Malbork, Poland: See Europe's Largest Gothic Fortress and Much More

When touring Poland and some of its northern neighbors, it seems the past is closer to you than in other, more Western, parts of Europe.

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Experience Mountain Elegance With Wine in Bussaco, Portugal

Forget about Spanish castles and think of a beautiful Portuguese palace, where you can live for a time, hike a gorgeous national park, golf, ride horseback or just relax while living…

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Oporto, Portugal: Gateway to Wine & Beauty

If you think the world is becoming too much the same thing everywhere, visit Portugal, which is still calmly but defiantly different. There may be McDonald's and Starbucks on too many…