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The Great American Summer Road Trip: Unforgettable Scenic Drives in the United States

Americans drive more than 3 trillion miles in a typical year, according to an estimate from the Federal Highway Administration . The months with the most drivers on the road are July…

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The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia Surely Merits a Visit

Opening soon in Philadelphia: a museum filled with art and artifacts chronicling America's battle for independence in the 18th century.

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How to Have the Best Day Ever in Jackson, Mississippi

Headed in this direction? Prepare to be charmed. Here's how to have a perfect first day in this underdog of the Deep South.

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St. Croix Goes Back to Its Farm Roots to Appeal to Vacationing Foodies

The cost of food in the Caribbean can be stratospheric, but St. Croix has something its neighbors don't: plenty of arable acreage. Fresh ingredients are propelling this U.S. Virgin…

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Going Underground in Barcelona: A Visit to Bomb Shelter Refugi 307

Barcelona stands above a little-known spider web of hand-dug refuge tunnels left over from war. Here's how to gain access to them.

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Free Alabama Walking Tours, Summer's Cheapest Airfares, and Diamonds in Arkansas: Today's Travel Briefing

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Huell Howser is the Ultimate Armchair Tour Guide to California

Whether you're looking for things to do on a California vacation or just need a smile, Huell Howser's online archive opens a new state of mind to explore.

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Listen to the Last Frontiers of Natural Quiet in North America

The whisper of the wind provided inspiration to the likes of Mark Twain and Henry David Thoreau. But if those authors were around today, they’d curse the manmade interruptions to…

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Reappraising (And Exploring) Chicago's Underrated South Side

Everything you know about Chicago's South Side isn't wrong. But it's not the whole story, either.

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Fewer Flights to Cuba, Closed Historic Sites in Philly, and Trump's Call to Privatize Air Traffic Control: Today's Travel Briefing

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8 Ways Millennials Are Changing Travel

Read enough think pieces about millennials—people in their 20s and 30s who came of age around the beginning of the 21st century—and you’re liable to get a contradictory image of the…

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Three Important Recommendations for Smart Travel That Are Served By Three Smart Websites

Choosing an ethical destination, preparing your cellphone for cost-conscious travel, and improving your trips through yoga—Arthur Frommer shows you where to start your research.

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The Most Popular U.S. National Parks, a Beer Hotel in Ohio, and Skiing in Iraq: Today's Travel Briefing

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Wetland Wonders: New Orleans’ Best Day Trips

Gators, and wild boars and snakes—oh my! Just another reason Louisiana is such a good place to vacation. Take a swamp tour with us!

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Cyprus Tourism Surge, More Invasive TSA Pat-Downs, and Possible TSA Budget Cuts: Today's Travel Briefing

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The Undiscovered Delights of Japan's Ise-Shima National Park

Most visitors to Japan have Tokyo and Kyoto on their itineraries, as well they should. But just a short detour from that well-traveled route is Ise-Shima National Park , easily reached…

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Rock Climbing Cliffs Closed at Zion National Park, U.S. Airports with Best and Worst On-Time Performance, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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Destination Weddings Made Easy (Or At Least Easier)

Sure, a destination wedding involves a getaway—usually of the beachy variety—but if you think that means you can get away from the headaches of conventional nuptials, think again.…

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The Return of AutoSlash Means Deep Savings on Rental Cars Once Again

An old favorite re-emerges, stronger than ever

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New York City is Suddenly Becoming a Lot More Affordable

Is the reported "Trump Slump" turning expensive trips to the Big Apple into lower-priced, low-hanging fruit?

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The Best Day You'll Ever Spend Without a Car in... Atlanta? (Yes.)

You won't really see the real Atlanta as long as you're sitting in a car. Come out from your tin shell and you'll soon learn this is actually a pretty cool town.

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A Visit to Los Angeles' Museum of Broken Relationships

Amidst the circus that is Hollywood Boulevard, a poignant museum shares tales of trauma

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Surprise! These Ships Are Infinitely Superior, and Certainly Cheaper, Than a Standard Alaska Cruise

The 11 passenger ferries of the Alaska Marine Highway System, each pursuing a different itinerary among up to 35 communities starting in Bellingham, Washington, are an authentic…

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The Best Things to Do in Beijing

Beijing is the nerve center of Chinese civilization, anchored by foreboding temples and palaces, strafed by huge boulevards, and ordered by the concentric circles of its ring roads.…

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New Orleans' St. Claude Avenue Is the Next Big Thing in Great Food

This drag in the Big Easy's Bywater neighborhood has emerged from years in limbo to become the city's most unexpected and rewarding gastronomic draws.