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Rental Car with Upholstery for Kids to Color On During Road Trips

On long car trips, many parents end up becoming the highway equivalent of cruise directors, arranging an endless program of games and activities designed to keep their restless…

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Rooted in History: America's 10 Most Astonishing Trees

They are surreal survivalists, living through the harsh new conditions each decade brings: bitter winters, long droughts, floods, fires, vandals, pollution. One specimen has even been…

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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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What to See, Hear, and Eat in the Mississippi Delta—Birthplace of the Blues

You could argue that no other region better exemplifies the American story in all its glory, folly, promise, and sorrow than the sliver of northwestern Mississippi lining the banks of…

Article / Local Experiences

Legal Marijuana Has Come to Las Vegas

Pot has joined Sin City's list of legal vices. What do you need to know before you toke?

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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…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

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.

Article / Arts and Culture

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.

Article / Arts and Culture

VIDEO: The Sophisticated Pleasures of Northern Michigan

In the heart of the heartland, a vacation destination awaits that will surprise and delight.

Article / Miscellaneous

How to Protect Your Phone from Hackers (And Other Bad Stuff) When You Travel

We asked a travel tech expert for the lowdown on the apps to download and security features to enable so that your favorite carry-on device stays useful—and safe from prying…

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Grand Canyon Visitor Numbers, California Highway 1 Closures, Hamilton Tours at Monticello: Today's Travel Briefing

Travel news from all over

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The Great American Summer Road Trip: Unforgettable Scenic Drives in the United States

Americans drive more than 3 trillion miles in a typical year, according to an estimate from the Federal Highway Administration . The months with the most drivers on the road are July…

Article / Local Experiences

Huell Howser is the Ultimate Armchair Tour Guide to California

Whether you're looking for things to do on a California vacation or just need a smile, Huell Howser's online archive opens a new state of mind to explore.

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Listen to the Last Frontiers of Natural Quiet in North America

The whisper of the wind provided inspiration to the likes of Mark Twain and Henry David Thoreau. But if those authors were around today, they’d curse the manmade interruptions to…

Article / Car Rentals

The Return of AutoSlash Means Deep Savings on Rental Cars Once Again

An old favorite re-emerges, stronger than ever

Article / Miscellaneous

Toll Proposed for San Francisco's Famous Crooked Street, Police-Led Martial Arts Classes in Japan, and More: Today's Travel Briefing

Travel news from all over

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How to Travel Ireland's West Coast Without Renting a Car

For many people, the Emerald Isle is high on the travel bucket list, and for good reason. Ireland is a land of endless postcard-worthy scenery, lively pubs, and memorable people. The…

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Tucson, Heart of the Southwest: A Photo Tour

With its famous dark skies, giant cacti, alternative vibe, destination spas, and its newest badge—a UNESCO designation as a city of gastronomy—Tucson, Arizona, is riding high. It’s…

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Arkansas' Crystal Bridges, the Art Museum That Walmart Built

In 2011, Bentonville, Arkansas , somewhat improbably joined the ranks of cities with at least one top-flight art museum worth traveling great distances to see. That would be the…

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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Road Trip in Iceland

A road trip through Iceland is an epic adventure. On a single day driving Iceland’s Ring Road, the transformation is astounding: An otherworldly expanse of moss-covered lava rocks will…

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Travel Health Tips: How to Eat Well On the Road

By Beth Collins Even the most health-conscious among us can have a hard time making smart food choices when we travel. Chalk it up to temptations -- "harmless" snacks that promise to…

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10 Great Side Trips from London

By Dinah Hatch London is an unbelievably rich city, but it's still a city, and you haven't fully experienced England until you've gotten into the country for a while. We suggest you…

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The 10 Best North American Rail Trips Under $25

Sometimes getting there is more than half the fun, especially if you're traveling on a train. The U.S. and Canada are blessed with dozens of scenic railroads, but they all have three…

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Classic Cowboy Towns and B and Bs

By Charis Atlas Heelan By day, you want to discover historic ghost towns and abandoned mines, but by night, you'd like to bed down with some creature comforts. Relax at a cozy B B in…

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London Day Trips: Best Castles and Palaces

By Stephen Brewer Donald Olson Excuse us while we drag out those wise and oft-quoted words from Samuel Johnson yet again: "When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life." Well,…