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Got a current passport? Are you free on March 27?
The Department of State, looking to practice a little domestic diplomacy ahead of the inevitable... more
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Gastroenteritis strikes same cruise ship in Brazil for the 2nd time; 47 passenger sickened
SAO PAULO (AP) — Nearly 50 passengers aboard an international cruise ship docked in Brazil... more
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Active 2010 hurricane season predicted
Meteorologists are predicting an active 2010 hurricane season with above-normal threats on the U.S.... more
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1 million sign up for free Disney tickets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Disney reached its goal Tuesday of getting 1 million people to... more
Locations and Destinations
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San Francisco the perfect playground
San Francisco is that rare vacation spot that offers urban exploits with a taste of woodsy outdoors nearby. We took our daughter, a few months shy of 3 at the time, for a four-day trip and met a new side of the city we fell in love with years prior. The highlights: more
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Enough of the kid stuff Photo
Once upon a time, planning travel meant booking overnight trains from Venice to Paris. My husband and I tramped through cathedrals. We hiked to desolate beaches. And if we got tired, we'd just hole up in a fancy hotel and run up a room-service tab. It was a grown-up world. It was good. And it... more
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Escape to a Louisiana plantation B&B with genuine charm Photo
In 1983, Keith Marshall sat in the office of his New Orleans art-supply company pondering an electric bill for his family's country house. The latest statement was $450 higher than ever before. more
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Things to do and see near Pebble Beach, Calif. Photos
With beautiful beach-front property and comfortable mean temperatures, it is no wonder Pebble Beach, Calif. is one of the choice destinations of professional golf tournaments. But there's more to see and do in this world-class destination beside golf. Check out our gallery of other destinations in... more
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What's new in Germany, Switzerland Photo
It's been 20 years since the Berlin Wall came down in Germany, and unification seems like old news. From a traveler's point of view, the business at hand seems to be to keep the economy going and visitors entertained. Things are changing in Switzerland as well. Germany's southern neighbor... more
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10 for the road: South of the border Photos
Favorite places in Mexico, from readers at SmarterTravel.com. more
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Italy tips: Michelangelo to Milan
One reason Italy is so much fun is that it keeps changing. Here are a few developments handy to know if you will be visiting the land of "la dolce vita." more
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Celebrity sailing to Caribbean year-round for the first time, starting this summer Photo
Celebrity Cruises is sailing one of its most-prized ships into the Caribbean this summer, a move that breaks with the company's tradition of repositioning its vessels to Europe and Alaska during hurricane season. more
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Cruising into matrimony Photo
More brides are going to sea than ever before. Some are even taking along a lot more than the groom. more
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Cheap getaways for two Photos
Just because the economy is stuck doesn't mean you and your partner have to be. more
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Thinking Valentine's Day getaway, try these Florida options Photo
Lovebirds have their pick of destinations in Florida, with a variety of themed hotels and resorts at their disposal. more
