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Best of Washington, D.C.: 11 Favorite Moments

Go beyond the government buildings, public monuments, and museums to discover why a never-ending stream of travelers visit the nation's capital year after year. Here are 11 can't-miss…

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Carnival Freedom Photo Slideshow

The Carnival Freedom cruise ship can hold over 2,900 passengers on cruises to the Caribbean.

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Carnival Liberty Photo Slideshow

The Carnival Liberty offers passage to the Caribbean for close to 3,000 travelers.

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Carnival Valor Photo Slideshow

The Carnival Valor sails through the Caribbean.

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Carnival Glory Photo Slideshow

The Carnival Glory can host close to 3,000 passengers on its 13 decks.

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Carnival Conquest Photo Slideshow

The Carnival Conquest is part of Carnival's Conquest class of cruise ships.

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Carnival Triumph Photo Slideshow

The Carnival Triumph can host 2,700 passengers.

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Best of Miami: 16 Favorite Moments

By Lesley Abravanel Miami is a city where the paparazzi camp out for days hoping to catch a glimpse of something, or someone, fabulous; where former presidents pick at stone crabs…

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Madrid Restaurants: How to Eat Like a Local

By Jennifer Olvera Madrid is Spain's most populous city, and it's a multicultural one at that. Situated smack in the middle of the country, it's a cosmopolitan hub with tree-lined…

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5 Reasons Why Sheffield is Britain's Capital of Beer

By Donald Strachan Sheffield might just be the most famous city you've never been to -- and you'll search for it in vain in the index of most guidebooks. England's fifth-largest city…

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Best National Parks in the Southwest

The many charms of the Southwestern national parks, spiced with a lot of red rock and served with just a little bit of water, are gorgeous year-round. Here's where to go in Arizona,…

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Experience Milan

The wonderful steel-and-glass-covered Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping arcade provides a lovely route between the Duomo and La Scala. Watch the flocks of well-dressed Milanese…

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Favorite Moments in Amsterdam

Vondelpark offers a green refuge in Amsterdam, the Netherlands,

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5 Things You Don't Know About Costa Rica

By Eliot Greenspan I've lived in Costa Rica for more than 20 years and am still surprised by the number of new hot spots and creative adventures that the country offers. While I highly…

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15 Favorite Moments Berlin

When the sun shines, locals gather at the foot of the mighty Reichstag

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Unique Cruise Activities & Ship Features

By Heidi Sarna In the race for cruise ships to offer the most unusual features at sea, rock-climbing walls, miniature golf courses, and giant outdoor movie screens have already become…

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Cruise Cuisine: Specialty Restaurants Worth the Splurge

By Lisa Cheng Specialty restaurants aboard cruise ships have become an industry standard -- and a tempting alternative to buffets. Top-quality meats, candle-lit settings, and fine…

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Favorite Moments in Prague

The Charles Bridge in Prague at sunrise.

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Best of Napa and Sonoma: 8 Favorite Moments

By Avital Binshtock Here's how to see, sip, and taste your way through one of California's most scenic regions. Photo Caption: Vineyards in California's Wine Country

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Best of Honolulu and Oahu: 14 Favorite Moments

By Jeanette Foster Honolulu is filled with so many magic moments: the orange glow as the sun rises behind the outline of Diamond Head, the silvery reflection of the moon on the inky…

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Best of Philadelphia: 14 Favorite Moments

By Lauren McCutcheon Getting a true feeling for all that is Philadelphia means being willing to embrace extremes. One minute, you're immersed in American history. The next, you're…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Northern Italy

By Eric Sylvers Northern Italy's most well-known attractions -- Venice, Milan, and the Lakes -- can hold some surprises even for the seasoned traveler. From catching a soccer…

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Splurge or Save: 10 Cities for Tax Season

By Kimberley Lovato If tax day is the only thing standing in the way of you and your next getaway, take comfort: According to the IRS, the average 2010 individual tax return was…

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Favorite Outdoor Adventures in Peru

Peruvians are fond of describing their country as having three components: costa (coast), sierra (highlands), and selva (jungle). That makeup translates into a basic imperative for…

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Best Tacos in Austin: 9 Texas Tortillas

By Cate Latting Things are about to heat up in Austin, Texas. And I'm not just talking about the weather. The month of March brings to town the now world-renowned SXSW festival (…