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Go for the Gold in Copper Canyon, Mexico

While people in the U.S. hold the Grand Canyon in awe, it is dwarfed by northwestern Mexico's mammoth Barranca del Cobre, the Copper Canyon. Tour the canyon by foot, mule or bike, or…

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Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Ice Creams, and Where to Buy Them

Summer has ended. The weather has cooled. But the passion for ice cream spans all seasons.

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Get to the Ganges: India's Golden Triangle and Beyond

There seems to be a lot of buzz in the air about India lately. It is currently referred to as the 'it' destination.

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An Ode to the Indian Head Massage

You can hardly help but fall in love with the place, but by the end of a long day, India will eat you and spit you out. You'll be wiped. There's no better way to detox, calm down,…

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September's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Ireland!

Frommers.com and Tourism Ireland are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Ireland! Register now to win this vacation!

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Tantalizing Turkey: Whirling Dervishes, Kilim Rugs and Steamy Hammams

Although Turkey has some spectacular coastline and truly beautiful beaches on both the Aegean and Mediterranean, the highlight of the county, at least for me, is inland.

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One Year After, Our Author Takes a Heartfelt Reassessment of the Big Easy

Everything that a tourist wanted from this town -- good drinks, good food, good sights, good sounds, good times -- is here, and nothing is missing except the tourists themselves. The…

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Tell your Tagine from your Harira: A Feast of Affordable Moroccan Delights

The beauty of this country lies in its diversity, its ancient traditions and the sheer allure of the landscape, people and culture.

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Golden, Great Bargains for Seeing San Francisco

Set your sights on a San Francisco getaway and chances are you'll get a vacation full of great food, fine wine, credit card damaging shopping, cultural enlightenment and the inevitable…

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Edmonton: Home to the World's Largest Mall and Much More

Edmonton, once an obscure frontier settlement, is now world famous for two things: the world's largest shopping mall and its status as the Canadian Oil Industry's working center.

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Awesome Autumn Festivals Abroad

Charis Atlas Heelan highlights the most exciting festivals happening abroad this fall including beer, music, horse-racing and much more.

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North America's Fabulous Fall Festivals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Charis Atlas Heelan highlights the most vibrant festivals in North America this fall including seafood, hot air balloons, wine and much more.

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Malbork, Poland: See Europe's Largest Gothic Fortress and Much More

When touring Poland and some of its northern neighbors, it seems the past is closer to you than in other, more Western, parts of Europe.

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Head to Calgary, With or Without the Stampede

'It's the same, but different,' some Canadians say when attempting to explain their country to American visitors. That's true, of course, but you can say the same about Alberta…

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Venture Along Central Portugal's Route of Light

In the kinder, gentler country that is Portugal, it's hard to find an area more typical than Central Portugal. One region therein is called the Rota da Luz (Route of Light); another is…

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Oporto, Portugal: Gateway to Wine & Beauty

If you think the world is becoming too much the same thing everywhere, visit Portugal, which is still calmly but defiantly different. There may be McDonald's and Starbucks on too many…

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Experience Mountain Elegance With Wine in Bussaco, Portugal

Forget about Spanish castles and think of a beautiful Portuguese palace, where you can live for a time, hike a gorgeous national park, golf, ride horseback or just relax while living…

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August's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Scotland!

Frommers.com and Dooley Vacations are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Scotland! Register now to win this vacation!

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Lithuania: Center of the New Old World

I recently visited Lithuania for the first time, finding it full of surprises. My biggest realization was that here, World War II ended just about 15 years ago. At least that is the…

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Get Behind the Scenes in Venice

In a city almost wholly devoted to the tourist trade, is it possible for the visitor to experience some of the life known to residents? It's not very easy, but we tell you how.

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The "Other" Side of Oahu

As is true of any vacation destination, there can be an invisible 'us' and 'them' barrier between visitor and resident on Oahu. Here are the insider tips on where the locals go,…

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Lions, not Tigers, but Game Drives, Oh My! Land-Only African Safaris From $1,399

Carrie Havranek reports on a range of safari options throughout Africa. There's something for everyone, from trips with a humanitarian bent, to those with multiple spa treatments.

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Take a Day or Two to Eat Your Way Through Singapore

If you're headed for Southeast Asia, chances are you'll wind up passing through Singapore at some point. One of the region's major transportation hubs, a great way to spend a day or…

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PA's Route 6: Driving Through "God's Country"

Robert Haru Fisher reports on Pennsylvania's first Official Dark Sky Preserve, a sheep farming B&B and more in the second of three installments of his trip across Route 6.

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Food Glorious Food: Culinary Vacations in Exotic Locations

The essence of travel is immersing yourself in the local culture, so indulging in its cuisine and delicacies is the perfect place to start.