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Take Off! 3 U.S. Landmarks in the History of Flight

'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights family trips and journeys throughout the world. These picks below trace the history of flight, from the dunes of North…

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Falling for Aswan, Egypt's Original Frontier

Aswan has been called 'the most beautiful place on earth' by enough people that anyone should approach it with some skepticism. But after a brief visit, you'll probably also call it an…

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4 Fabulous and Frenzied Carnival Celebrations

The next couple of months will see cities around world erupt in a global celebration collectively known as Carnival -- and Rio's not the only happening spot. Here are four great…

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Begin Year 4707 With A Bang: Festive Chinese New Year Destinations Around the World

Out with the Rat and in with the Ox. Here options in San Francisco, Sydney, London, and Singapore where you can begin the new year with fanfare and pageantry.

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8 Ways to Get Historical in San Diego

Southern California is known more for its trendsetting modernity than for its rich history. But well-planned travel can reveal the wealth of events that have taken place in the region.

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Ranking Luxor, Egypt's Ancient Monuments and Wonders

Whether you see Luxor as part of a Nile cruise or on your own is a matter of your infatuation with ancient Egyptian culture. However you come, here's what you can expect.

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Winter Weeks of Wining and Dining: Restaurant Promos Entice Visitors

This season, consider winter week an indulgence that staves off the January blues. Also know that you are doing your part to eat, drink, and spend locally.

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Pasadena: How to Escape the Big City Without Going Far

Pasadena's a cultural and architectural heaven, with the at least two world-class museums, a marvelous and walkable downtown, and proximity to LA without being in LA.

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Family Postcards: 4 Classic U.S. City Sights

Where to take the family to see the best of Philadelphia's history, San Francisco's street cars, Boston's perfect park, and New Orleans' French Quarter.

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San Francisco's 8 Best Walks

San Francisco's 49 square miles are among the U.S.'s most densely populated urban spaces. Not to worry: They offer many ways to take in one of the most beautiful -- and eminently…

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The 5 Wurst Ways to Eat Cheap in Berlin

It's arguably a sin to come to Berlin and not eat sausage -- at least once -- especially if you're traveling while penny-pinched. Here's where to go.

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Native American Heritage Around Albuquerque

The land around Albuquerque is home to almost 20 pre-Colonial settlements, making the city a perfect starting point and gateway for exploring Native American heritage.

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California's Other Wine Country: Calaveras County, California

Long the land of leaping frogs and tall tales, Calaveras County is quickly becoming California's new wine destination.

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Majestic Montserrat: A Caribbean Escape for Less

Find pristine landscapes, untouched rainforests, quiet black-sand beaches, and a wide selection of water-based experiences for a fraction of the cost of other Caribbean escapes.

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Costumes and Lights, Seafood and Bullfights: International Festivals for Everyone this Winter

Auckland celebrates sailing and fishing, Costa Rica promotes humane bullfights, Scotland honors a favorite son, and more seasonal celebrations around the world.

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San Francisco Culture, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

SF's global denizens comprise a confluence of cultures -- a fact that's rooted in the city's complex history of import and immigration. To fully experience each ingredient in this…

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L.A. Shopping That's Suited to Any Season

Ten great only-in-L.A. stores, boutiques, and shopping experiences that draw everyone from the most prestigious A-listers to the most dogged bargain-hunters.

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Top Spots for Whales, Sharks, Dolphins, and Underwater Mysteries

'500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up' highlights cities, museums, and trips throughout the world. These aquariums are your best shot in North American for getting close to…

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4 Ways to Add the Right Kind of Drama to a Family Trip

500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up highlights the best trips for parents and children alike, including these four excellent sites for theater and movie history -- and…

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10 Tempting Reasons to Visit New Zealand

It will be summer in New Zealand within a few weeks and there are plenty of reasons why now is the perfect time to travel way down under. Here are our top ten.

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Remembrance and Respect: Travel to Historic Battlefields Near and Far

With Veterans' Day being commemorated this week, it is fitting to honor the contribution of the armed forces with a glimpse at a few travel options to historic battlegrounds and sites…

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Cruising through the Floating Villages and Markets of the Mekong River

From magnificent temples to seasonal villages, three ways to explore Vietnam and Cambodia through the central artery of southeast Asia.

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Photo Slideshow: 8 Views of Modern Egypt

Egypt may very well sit on the continent of Africa, but its identity is part African and part Middle Eastern, and it's modern life is a mix of world-famous sites, stunning sunrises,…

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Consider the Crouton: Ritz Carlton Cooking Class Delivers Delicacies Large & Small

If I told you I flew 500 miles to make a crouton, you'd think I was pulling your leg, but would you believe that this is one of the finest -- and friendliest -- gourmet cooking classes…

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Italy Heel to Toe: Touring Calabria and Puglia

Get off Italy's beaten track and head south to discover incredible scenic beauty along rugged coastlines, seafaring settlers, pristine beaches, and a barrage of historical and…