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New York City's New Downtown: 10 Years in the Making

By Beth Collins In the wake of 9/11, New York City's Lower Manhattan was like a ghost town. Scores of businesses shuttered, and new ones didn't dare to move in. Now 10 years later,…

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10 Best Hotel Rooftop Bars Around the World

By Kristine Hansen From Bangkok to Cannes, many of the world's top hotels have recently transformed their rooftops into hip lounges. Celebrate summer's end with a refreshing cocktail…

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Best of California's Outdoors: 6 Sweet Spots

There's more -- a lot more -- to California than what's scripted, sanitized, and broadcasted to the world's millions of mesmerized masses. Beyond the Hollywood glitter is a wondrously…

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Top Chicago Sights

By Laura Tiebert Frank Sinatra once proclaimed Chicago his kind of town. It's mine, as well. Awaiting you in the Windy City are new discoveries and favorite places you'll want to visit…

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10 Free Things to Do with Kids at Disney World

By Mary Waring and AJ Wolfe www.wejustgotback.com There are times when it makes a lot of sense to visit Disney World without a ticket. Perhaps your flight arrives in Orlando late in…

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Best Orlando Hotels for Families

By Laura Lea Miller Whether you prefer to stay on-site at an official Disney property or want to seek refuge outside the theme parks, here are some hotel standouts to consider for your…

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Best New York City Hotels for Families

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin You name it, New York City has it -- and the same goes for hotel options there. If you're traveling to New York with your family, check out these…

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Affordable Hotels: Lazy Rivers, Water Parks & More

By Carrie Havranek The dog days of summer are upon on us. If you still haven't booked a trip, why not make sure there's ample water involved? Hotel pools are nice, but these affordable…

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Best Las Vegas Hotels for Families

By Bob Sehlinger Luxury Las Vegas hotels are more affordable than ever, but some of these classic Vegas hotels are actually better suited for families. Complete with spacious suites,…

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Know Your Planes: What to Fly, What to Avoid

By Sascha Segan Can you tell your 737 from a 757? There's a good reason to keep an eye on your aircraft's model number. While they're all pretty much equally safe and every airline…

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Top Cyprus Sights

Boats at Ayia Napa, Cyprus. Photo by Mishu Vass/Frommers.com Community .

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Top Copenhagen Sights

Copenhagen's Nyhavn. Photo by MP Tomlinson/Frommers.com Community

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Top Brussels Sights

The Grote Markt/Grand-Place in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Liat Noten/Frommers.com Community

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Cruise Shows: 7 Best Entertainment Acts at Sea

Variety-style production shows are classic cruise fare in the entertainment department, but the trend is to offer passengers more than just predictable song-and-dance medleys straight…

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6 Ways to Experience the Best of Antwerp

By Jessica Langan-Peck The port city of Antwerp , on the banks of the River Scheldt, is a design-minded metropolis that carefully preserves its history without sacrificing its…

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Top San Diego Sights

Outside Petco Park, home of baseball's San Diego Padres.

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Top Buenos Aires Sights

By Neil Schlecht After yet another economic crisis and currency devaluation made it almost absurdly cheap for non-Argentines, visitors rushed in to discover the most European-looking…

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Top Barcelona Sights

Barceloneta beach, Barcelona, Spain. Photo by parwana/Frommers.com Community

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Best Views from a Hammock: 8 Amazing Hotels

By Carrie Havranek If you're feeling the urge to do nothing but lounge in a beach hammock on your next vacation, check out these hotels with amazing views from a hammock. Whether…

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How-To Guide for Gay Destination Weddings

By Kelsy Chauvin The push for same-sex marriage kicked off in spring 2004, when the Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled that limiting marriage to heterosexual couples was…

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Providenciales for Couples

By Hillary Richard If getting back to nature by way of serene, sparkling beaches is your idea of a perfect getaway, look no further than Providenciales. Despite being the main tourist…

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Croatia: 7 Ways to Spend a Day in Port

By Heidi Sarna Croatia 's rocky coastline stretches for more than 1,000 miles along the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea, from just south of Venice to Montenegro. Hundreds of craggy…

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Tennessee Thrills: 6 Best Outdoor Activities

Autumn is the perfect time to plan an easy weekend getaway. Want something a bit more adventurous than a leaf-peeping tour ? Head to Chattanooga in southeastern Tennessee, about a…

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Experience Costa Rica

When the skies are clear and the lava is flowing, Arenal Volcano provides a thrilling light show accompanied by an earthshaking rumble that defies description. You can even see the…

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13 Outdoor Adventures in the Southern Hemisphere

By Melinda Quintero While we in the Northern Hemisphere are still wearing winter coats, our friends in the Southern Hemisphere are already replenishing their sunscreen supply for their…