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You'll Love these Lesser-Known Islands in Italy For a Quiet Vacation

Beyond the well-trod cities and verdant wine regions of Italy 's mainland, "the boot" is ringed by picturesque islands, each with its own unique geography, culture, and ambiance. Of…

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National Park Fees May Triple, Become Unaffordable

Entrance fees at many of the country's most popular national parks could soon go way up.To address a backlog of maintenance needs and infrastructure improvements, the National Park…

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Study: Booze Boosts Foreign Language Skills

Alcohol improves your ability to speak a foreign language, according to a new study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Researchers from the University of Liverpool, Maastricht…

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Visit the World of the Hunger Games at a Dubai Theme Park

We're guessing the world of The Hunger Games wasn't intended to be the sort of place people would like to visit. After all, Suzanne Collins's hugely popular young adult novels—and…

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The Cruise Industry Goes All Out to Claim Caribbean Ports Have Recovered

When did you last see an ad for land-based resorts in Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands? You probably haven’t. The damage to beaches and roads leading to some of those…

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Statues in Dublin Can Call Your Mobile Phone

In the famously word-drunk city of Dublin, even the statues now have the gift of gab. As part of a new tourism project called Talking Statues Dublin, 10 of the Irish capital's most…

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Family-Friendly Hotels in Washington, D.C.

Taking the family to Washington, D.C. ? Make sure you book the best hotel for your crew's needs and budget, whether that means finding a location close enough to have a view of the…

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Dogs Now Welcome at Four Disney World Hotels

Pluto and Goofy are no longer the only dogs welcome at Walt Disney World (Goofy is supposed to be a dog, right?).The family entertainment mecca in Central Florida is now allowing…

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WATCH: Drone Footage Takes You Soaring Over the Swiss Alps

As any Instagrammer will tell you, it's not easy to capture the majesty of the Swiss Alps with a camera. But a new short film made from drone footage sure comes close. Dubbed…

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Travel Experiences That Aren't What They're Cracked Up to Be

Listen, nobody loves travel more than we do. We’ve established that in our six decades of pumping out guidebooks , right? Leaving home to encounter different cultures, meet new people,…

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Same-Sex Couples Can Now Get Married on Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises will soon begin offering legal weddings for same-sex couples aboard ships in international waters, the company announced on October 11 (which, not coincidentally, was…

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Hotel Chain Brings Real-Time Sign Language Interpretation to Guests

Travelers who are deaf or hearing-impaired can now make use of a cool new free service at Room Mate Hotels, a Spain-based chain with 22 properties in cities around the world, including…

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One Key to a Successful European Vacation Is Planning Several Months Ahead

When is it best to begin planning your trip to Europe? Though some of the experts disagree, the majority of them say just after the start of the new year, when airline tickets tend to…

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If You Crave a Caribbean Vacation, Many Areas Escaped Storm Damage: A List

This coming winter, many thousands of Americans will agonize over whether they can enjoy tropical vacations in the Caribbean of the sort they once knew. Should they even bother to…

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Starting Oct. 13, Drive California's Highway 1 from Carmel to Big Sur Again

With the completion of the new Pfeiffer Creek Bridge in Big Sur, California, a key portion of the state's spectacularly scenic Highway 1 is set to reopen on October 13. The original…

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If You Miss These Southern Italian Dishes, You've Missed Southern Italy's Food

Southern Italy 's food—or at least exported, re-created versions of it—is known the world over because so many southern Italians have emigrated elsewhere over the past century or so.…

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How to Research Your Irish Family History During a Trip to Dublin

Fleeing famine at home, 19th-century Irish immigrants flourished in North America—and boomed in population. Here's how Dublin pays tribute to those who left, and how you can…

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The Greatest Western Mountain Wilderness You've Never Heard Of

The great state of Utah is internationally known for its outstanding outdoor bounty, specifically its skiing (thanks to what locals call “the greatest snow on Earth”) and its five…

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Norwegian Cruise Line Drinks Package Now the Priciest at Sea

Norwegian Cruise Line has raised the price of its Ultimate Beverage package, covering all alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks that a passenger consumes while on board the ship (except…

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Upper Levels of Rome's Colosseum Reopening for Tours

The upper tiers of the Colosseum in Rome are reopening to the public for the first time in four decades. The renowned architectural marvel—which dates to the first century A.D. and is…

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14 Reasons Calabria Needs to Be Your Next Italy Vacation

Calabria, the toe of Italy ’s boot, is unfairly one of the country’s lesser-known regions among Americans, but it’s long been popular with Europeans, especially for its stunning 500…

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Waterfront Entertainment Complex in D.C. Set to Open Oct. 12

A soon-to-open waterfront development in Washington, D.C. is set to offer visitors a bunch of new dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation options just south of the National…

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California Desert Caves Soon to Reopen to the Public

The only limestone caves in the California state parks system will soon reopen to the public, the Los Angeles Times reports. Located in the remote Mojave Desert in the southeastern…

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The Best Shopping in Washington, D.C.'s Georgetown and Dupont Circle

Georgetown is and always will be Washington, D.C. 's main shopping area, though nearby Dupont Circle can certainly give the neighborhood a run for its (and your) money. Most of the…

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The Shortest Flight in the U.S.

United Airlines has begun operating the shortest commercial flight in the United States. Zipping between San Francisco and Santa Rosa in California's Sonoma County wine region three…