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Best of Hawaii the Big Island with Kids

If you are traveling with keiki (children) in tow, you might want to take in a handful of these sites which emphasizes things for the kids -- such as playing on the beach and seeing a…

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Where to go in the South Pacific

For the ultimate dream trip, most people head to Tahiti or Fiji. Since few ever travel beyond those well-known destinations, dozens of remote island nations in the Pacific Ocean are…

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Which Caribbean Destination Should You Choose?

More than a million square miles, more than 125 major islands, countless varieties of cultural influences—how can anyone hope to get a grasp of which Caribbean destination is for them?…

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15 South American Island Escapes

South America presents so many diverse travel options that it'll make your head spin. So may we suggest you leave the cities behind, grab a bit of gear, and settle down on an island?…

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Crowd-Free Caribbean Islands: 7 Remote Getaways

If you crave some peace and quiet, consider these under-the-radar Caribbean islands. From Puerto Rico to the Grenadines, each of these islands has just the right mix of surf and sand…

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California for Families: San Diego to San Francisco

Southern California is one of the premier family destinations in the country thanks to its warm beaches and multitude of theme parks, including the one that seems to capture every…

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Best of Sydney: 15 Favorite Moments

When it comes to having a good time in Sydney, chances are you'll be on, in or near the water. Sydney's spectacular harbour, one of the biggest on the planet, is not only one of the…

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Best of the Yucatan Peninsula: 14 Favorite Moments

From Campeche's wild Calakmul biosphere reserve, to Mérida's colonial carriage rides, each state -- Campeche, Yucatán, and Quintana Roo -- has a distinctive charm, and each small city…

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The Best Beaches in Greece

Greece's physical beauty is so stunning that it traps almost everyone into spouting clichés. Kostis Palamas, the poet who wrote the words to the Olympic Hymn, was reduced to saying of…

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Road Trip: Navigating the Road to Hana

The Hana Highway (Hwy. 36) runs along Maui's northeastern shore, winding past taro patches, seascapes, waterfall pools, botanical gardens, and rain forests. Although you can do the…

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The Bahamas Underwater: Top Dive Sites

The Bahamas , a coral-based string of 700 islands, is sun-drenched with near-perfect weather year-round. Four million annual visitors come for its blush-colored sands, splashy resorts,…

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Best of San Diego: 17 Favorite Moments

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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10 Places Where You Can Sleep on a Beach

If beachfront hotels aren't close enough to the water's edge for you, you'll want to check out these hotels, casitas, villas, bungalows, eco lodges, and cottages that are on the beach.…

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Best of Cape Cod: 15 Favorite Moments

Summertime is what Cape Cod and Islands are really all about. Sunbathing on the pristine beaches, discovering inlets by kayak, and biking some of New England's best trails are just…

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Best of Crete: 9 Favorite Moments

Crete is an island of extremes -- the biggest Greek island, the farthest south, the hottest, with the longest summers, with people who are the hardest, proudest, most unforgiving of…

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Best of Naples & the Amalfi Coast: 14 Favorite Moments

This is, without a doubt, one of the most colorful, vibrant, and interesting areas of Italy, home to world-class museums and archeological sites, extraordinary scenery, superb…

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Best of Sicily: 18 Favorite Moments

The Mediterranean's largest island is a cradle of civilization. Shaped by its past and the earth-moving volcano Mt. Etna, Sicily has an on-the-brink feel. Since the beginning of human…

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10 Great Places to Take a Summer Vacation in Canada

When you live in a country that stretches nearly 8000km from one coast to the other, and covers nearly 10 million square kilometres, where to take your summer vacation can be an…

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Experience Miami

To experience Miami, you just have to stay in a hotel in Miami Beach. Truly. As much a part of the landscape as the palm trees, Miami's hotels are on display as if they were…

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9 Destination Surf Camps Around the World

Why spend your beach vacation gazing out at the waves when you could be learning to ride them? Whether you're looking for an intensive one-day lesson or a weeklong immersion course,…

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What to See in Lanzarote, Canary Islands

As the fourth largest of the Canary Islands, and the closest to Africa, Lanzarote's landscape is by far the most dramatic. If all you want is sun, sun, and more sun--be it in secluded…

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New England's Best Outdoor Adventures

Whether you prefer to hike, bike, kayak, or canoe, warm weather in New England gives you a reason to enjoy the outdoors. Here's how to experience the best outdoor adventures in…

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Best of Provence and the Cote d'Azur: 19 Favorite Moments

From Provence's plush fields of lavender, Roman ruins, sundrenched olive groves, sloping vineyards, and medieval villages to the glamorous resorts, glitterati-clad beaches, gastronomic…

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Peru's Best Beaches

The extremely dry northern desert coast is graced by Peru's finest long, sandy beaches, but for decades their inaccessibility kept them poorly developed and the secret of pioneering…

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French Riviera's Best Beaches: 5 Med Escapes

Contrary to the French Riviera's film and tabloid image, it's not just about bronzed stick figures and celebrities hiding behind Chanel shades. The coastline from the Hyères to Nice is…