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Most Beautiful Beaches: 8 Sands-sational Destinations

Hop the ferry to really, really get away from it all at these eight beaches in Greece , Thailand , Brazil , and five other slices of paradise. Photo Caption: Kefalonia Island, the…

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VIDEO: Reliving the Past in Northern Michigan

A trip to Northern Michigan is a rich and rewarding journey through time. Pauline Frommer hits up some of the historical highlights.

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Virtual Dives at Marine Sanctuaries, A Second Seattle Airport?, and America's Best Beaches: Today's Travel Briefing

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The Discovery of an Octopus in a Miami Beach Car Park Poses a Threat to the City's Tourism

Sea levels are rising in Miami Beach—and that could permanently change life and tourism there.

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How to Get the Most from a Great Wolf Lodge Vacation

If you’ve never heard of Great Wolf Lodge , you probably don’t know many 9-year-olds. This pack of wilderness-themed water-park resorts has been steadily expanding since the 1997…

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The Best Beaches in Puerto Rico

Beautiful beaches are what put Puerto Rico on the tourism map in the first place. The island’s coastline is a string of sun-soaked spots ideal for swimming, surfing, snorkeling,…

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Sea Turtles in Florida, In-Flight Phone Calls, and Spirit Leaving Cuba: Monday's Travel Briefing

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

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Yoga-Infused All-Inclusive Vacations That Add Relaxation to Adventure

Spa holidays and wellness retreats aren’t the only ways to weave yoga into a vacation. A growing number of tour companies are pairing it with all-inclusive sightseeing…

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Remote Caribbean Islands Now Easier to Reach, White House Tours to Resume, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

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The Last Great Classic Beach 'Hood in Los Angeles (And Why You're Going to Love It)

Headed to Los Angeles? Make time for one of its best hidden gems—one that's not going to stay hidden for much longer.

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Idaho White Water Rafting Where Smartphones Cannot Reach You

It’s a rare thing in our always-connected digital world to not know what’s going on beyond our own eyesight. But it happened to me in the middle-of-nowhere Idaho.

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Looking for a Caribbean Vacation? Here’s a Tweetlike Appraisal of 11 Islands, Less Than 140 Characters Apiece

Which Caribbean island is the best? Arthur Frommer boils the major ones down to what to see and do on each one.

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Antigua's Got 365 Beaches. Here Are the Top 10

Ask Antiguans how many beaches their island has and you’ll likely get this matter-of-fact answer: “365—one for every day of the year.” For Antiguans, having hundreds of turquoise…

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Wonder of the Seas Review: One of the World's Biggest Cruise Ships

The inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship was my inaugural sailing, too. Though I had been on a ferry or two and the occasional water taxi, I had never before set…

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What to Do in San Diego If You Don't Have Much Time

If you think San Diego is just about wiggling your toes in the sand or cooing over cuddly panda bears, think again. Combining big-city style with small-town heart, this seaside…

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Fiji's Best Paradise Escapes for Honeymoons

Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific that's plenty far from the rest of civilization—about 1,100 miles north of New Zealand. With more than 332 islands and over 500 islets,…

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Best of Hawaii: 40 Favorite Sights and Activities

By Jeanette Foster There really is just one cardinal rule to enjoying a Hawaiian vacation: relax -- you are in Hawaii. Don't focus on seeing everything, but take the time to actually…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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10 Reasons to Visit the Big Island, Hawaii

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin With 12 of the world's 14 climate zones, the Big Island of Hawaii has one of the most dynamic landscapes on the planet. Take a drive and in no time you'll go…

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The Very Best of the Yucatan Peninsula

The Yucatán Peninsula welcomes more visitors than any other part of Mexico. Its tremendous variety attracts every kind of traveler with an unrivaled mix of sophisticated resorts,…