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All About Guam: Where It Is, What to Do, and the Strange Way They Eat Mangoes

Guam is the part of the U.S.A. you may never have heard of. That's because this little 30-mile-long speck of an island in Micronesia is marooned in a wide swath of the Pacific…

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The Top 10 Things to Do in the Berkshires

Practical concerns determine where most people settle. Not so much in the leafy Berkshires, though. Come here, talk with the residents, and you’ll find that many moved to Lenox,…

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New Reservations Website for California State Parks

A new website for making reservations for campsites and activities at California's state parks debuts this week.From now on, you'll need to go to ReserveCalifornia to book tent space…

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8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

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8-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Female to Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro

AUGUST 1, 2017FLORIDA GIRL SETS KILIMANJARO RECORD (Travel + Leisure)An 8-year-old Florida girl has made history as the youngest female ever to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. After a…

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For Seniors, August 28 Is the Deadline for Enjoying One of the Great Travel Bargains

The price of a lifetime national parks pass for U.S. seniors is about to go WAY up.

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Crossing the Alps via the Gotthard Panorama Express

The former William Tell Express was one of the crown jewels of Swiss travel. The train would decamp from the placid banks of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland , clamber some 5,400…

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Minneapolis Is Underrated. Here Are 10 Reasons Why It Shouldn’t Be.

When I moved to New York City and told people I was from Minneapolis , I was frequently asked questions like, “Did you live on a farm?” And: “Doesn’t it snow year-round up there?” I…

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What to Do on (Very Windy) Gran Canaria Island

Island weather is famously not to be trusted. You can try studying apps on your phone, but when you’re surrounded by the seas, looking up is much more reliable. The weather in the…

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National Parks Pass Price Hike for Seniors, Rome's Public Drinking Ban, and the World's Biggest Indoor Ski Resort: Today's Travel Briefing

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Weddings at Vegas Taco Bell, New North Carolina Island, and Trump at Disney World: Today's Travel Briefing

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Optimism and Drive Will Help Tardy Travelers Find Late-Summer Vacation Vacancies

Think it's too late to book a summer trip to one of the top destinations in the U.S.? Think again, says Arthur Frommer.

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Our National Parks Are in Peril of Having Their Funding Cut

The Trump Administration wants to cut 4,000 jobs from the department that oversees the National Park Service. That could spell disaster for some of the country's most cherished sights.

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Great Barrier Reef's Value, Food Theme Park in Tokyo, and Carry-On Pesto in Italy: Today's Travel Briefing

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European Road Trips: The Best Coastal Drives

Whether you prefer your coastal scenery rugged and windswept or sunny and sandy, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the shores of Europe. And when it comes to taking in as much of…

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Swiss Hotel Without Walls, New Machu Picchu Restrictions, and It's Too Hot to Fly in Phoenix: Today's Travel Briefing

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VIDEO: The Natural Beauty of Northern Michigan

Pauline Frommer celebrates the natural beauty of Northern Michigan, land of cherry trees, towering sand dunes, and Great Lakes.

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America's Best Beaches, Coast to Coast

We know, we know: Picking the best beaches in the United States is a matter of opinion. Some sun worshippers prefer to be amid crowds of beautiful people, others want total seclusion,…

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Where to Go in New York City's Central Park

Central Park serves as New York City's backyard, its outdoor gym, its daytime pick-up bar, its concert hall, and, in summer, when dozens don bathing suits to soak up the rays, its…

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Best of Seattle: Our Favorite Moments

Perched near the edge of the continent, Seattle is a town that has always reached for the future. A land of extremes, the Emerald City is caffeine-driven yet laid-back, practical yet…

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

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The New Book "Backpacking 101" Is An Excellent Tool For Novice Wilderness Explorers

It explains what you need to know before you strap on a pack and hit the trails.

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World's Steepest Tram, Reduced Legroom, and No Europe Visas for Americans: Today's Travel Briefing

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Shredding the Slopes in Nicaragua: The Thrill of Volcano Boarding

In Nicaragua, you can go surfing or sledding down the side of an active volcano at 40 miles per hour. We had to try it out.