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Walking Tour: Charming Streets of New York City
By Jacquelin Carnegie Modern skyscrapers are not all New York City has to offer. There are several streets that give you a glimpse into the city's fascinating past. Get a history…
Exploring Oprah's Australia on Your Own Dime
By Charis Atlas Heelan She came, she saw, she conquered. You may have heard that Oprah Winfrey recently descended on Australia , causing a media storm that will likely generate…
Travel Health Tips: How to Eat Well On the Road
By Beth Collins Even the most health-conscious among us can have a hard time making smart food choices when we travel. Chalk it up to temptations -- "harmless" snacks that promise to…
Favorite Travel Moments Photo Contest Winners
The photographer said: "Dominica is a magical island in the Caribbean that is full of wonders on the island and below the offshore waters. On this trip my friends and I wanted to swim…
Snowboarding Extreme Terrain
Snowboarders in Silverton, Colorado. Photo by Zach Dischner/Flickr.com .
Caribbean's Best: 10 Favorite Moments
Escape the cold this winter with a memorable Caribbean beach vacation. From dancing in Anguilla 's beach bars to sailing around the British Virgin Islands , be sure to add these 10…
When Weather Interrupts Your Trip: 6 Things to Do
When weather or a natural disaster disrupts your well-laid plans, you need to know what to do and where to turn. Here are six ways you can make the most of the situation to get home—or…
A Tour of Literary Paris: Where Famous Writers Lived and Worked
Paris is of course the undisputed capital of French literature. The country's great writers—including Honoré de Balzac, Victor Hugo, and George Sand in the 19th century, and Marcel…
New York City's Flatiron District: On the Rise
By Jacquelin Carnegie For years, the Flatiron District has been under-the-radar. No more. Within the past two years or so, it seems as if every trendy hotel and restaurant is opening…
Best Cruise Ships for Kids
By Heidi Sarna It's no secret that cruises pack in extra value for families -- most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys…
9 Skydiving Adventures: Thrills on High
Skydiving has always attracted thrill-seekers and daredevils. Whether you're interested in overcoming a fear of heights or feeding an adrenaline-sports addiction, skydiving won't…
Washington, D.C.: 5 Best Places for Photography
By Beth Rubin Forget your itinerary, forget your underwear, but don't forget your camera when visiting Washington, D.C. Whether you shoot from above, below, or head on, you can't lose…
Agritourism: How to Eat Local in Los Angeles
By Melinda Quintero Mention Los Angeles , and you probably think beach, palm trees, and concrete. Despite urban sprawl and chronic drought, the city's mild weather is ideally suited to…
New York City's Best Year-Round Rooftop Bars and Terraces
If you follow any New Yorkers on Instagram, you might have gathered that the Big Apple is crazy about rooftop bars. It’s not hard to see why: Blissfully removed from the noise and…
5 Best Waterfall Hikes in Hawaii
With so much breath-taking scenery in Hawaii, it's hard to choose which trail to head down. Here are five paths in Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island that will lead hikers to…
America's Best Haunted Houses
By Carrie Havranek Though many theme parks now host elaborate Halloween festivals—and are stuffed to the ribcage with revelers, like Mardi Gras with screams—by dint of their homegrown…
Tall Ship Adventures Bring Small-Scale Pleasures
By Matt Hannafin Most people who go on cruises think that they're "sailing," but usually they're not. That distinction belongs to the relatively few souls who opt to take their…
Top 10 Whitewater River Rafting Destinations
Fun comes in degrees with whitewater rafting. You can choose a calm ride, where your river guide does the rowing and you relax and take pictures, or you can choose a trip where you'll…
Italy Food Tour: Eating Around Apulia
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On Location in Italy, India, and Bali
By Gretchen Kelly Hotels and tour operators are all vying for the Eat, Pray, Love tourist dollar. Here's how to plan your own pilgrimage for the best price. And if you can't escape to…
9 Vintage-Inspired Hotels
By Kristine Hansen A hotel decked out in a vintage, chic vibe is perfect for travelers who either relish film and TV icons from the 1940s through the '70s or have a special affection…
Hotel Rooms with a View: 15 Top Picks
By Carrie Havranek Every traveler hopes to score a hotel room with a view, but there's no need to leave it to chance. Each of these hotels, inns, and vacation rentals comes with…
Disney Dream: A Magical Kingdom at Sea
By Matt Hannfin When a cruise line waits a dozen years between launching ships, you gotta expect -- or at least hope -- that they do the new one right. Well, no worries here: Disney…
Affordable Opera Options in Paris
By Jacquelin Carnegie In Paris, fancy opera houses such as Opéra Garnier or the Opéra Bastille are not the only places to hear great arias. Music lovers can also find professional…
10 Over-the-Top Valentine's Day Packages
Note: This feature was first published in 2011. Not all packages are still available. Travel writers see a lot of funny things come into our inboxes, from babymoons to staycations and,…