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The Visual Guide to Train Tickets and Rail Passes in Japan

A visit to Tokyo may be central to any Japan itinerary, but getting to other Japanese cities, especially on the famous bullet trains, can seem daunting from the outset—there are…

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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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Endless Eating: The Best Las Vegas Buffets

The first permanent Las Vegas buffet opened in the early 1940s at the original El Rancho Vegas hotel. It was originally priced at $1. Today, buffets are synonymous with Vegas, and…

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10 Favorite Experiences in Old San Juan

The oldest European-established settlement under U.S. jurisdiction, Old San Juan is a colorful colonial town that echoes with centuries of history. Culturally and geographically, Old…

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You Haven't Seen the Amalfi Coast Until You've Seen These 10 Places

Legend has it the coastal region, Amalfi, was named for a famed beauty with eyes the color of the sea. Amalfi was a nymph, and Hercules was her happy boyfriend. But as with so many…

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What's New at the Ski Resorts of Utah and Colorado? We Have the Scoop

Visitors will find a host of new things to see and do at Colorado and Utah’s ski resorts this season, with activities ranging from indoor training facilities to outdoor arts festivals.…

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How to See the Best of Lisbon in One Day

One day is not nearly enough time to experience the riches and wonders of this ancient and majestic city. But with the itinerary that follows, you'll get a concise and enjoyable…

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The Most Important Travel Stories of 2014

Editors Arthur Frommer, Pauline Frommer, and Jason Cochran select the stories that had the biggest impact on travel in 2014. Which headlines mattered most to how you will travel in the…

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The World's Grandest Horse Races

If you like to bet on horse races, the adrenaline rush comes as your horse gallops closer to the finish line—hopefully in first place. Even if you’re not inclined to put money on a…

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Seattle at Its Best: Great Images and How to Take Them

With its bold architecture and majestic natural beauty, Seattle is a photographer’s paradise. Photographer David Barnes has traveled the world but still says that few places can…

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Greatest Party Hostels in Europe

A few weeks left during your semester abroad? Gearing up for a summer holiday? Either way, for young people and students looking for a great time in Europe, here are 10 certified party…

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Canada's Very Best Festivals

Why not arrange your next vacation around a great festival? Canada has some extraordinary ones that draw everyone from the biggest stars in Hollywood to the legends of jazz to cowboys…

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Berlin: 25 Years Since the Fall of the Wall

On November 9th, 1989, the Cold War came to a screeching halt with the fall of the Berlin Wall. As the Easter bloc rapidly collapsed, the event signaled a major political shift for the…

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Do as the Bolognesi Do: Top 5 Places to Live like a Local

Note from the Editor: This travel memoir was written by one of our terrific summer interns, recently back from Bologna. There are few things that a study abroad student wants more than…

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How to Turn Any Hotel Into a Love Nest

Be it Valentine's Day, a honeymoon or just a romantic getaway for two, the hotel room is important. Someone is going to get the best, most romantic, room in the house, and it may as…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Denver

By Eric Peterson Denver has grown and changed as much as any city in the Western U.S. in the past 20 years. As it's come of age, there are more reasons than ever to come delve deeply…

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Best of Brussels

The Louvre and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in London. For many travelers, it feels as though the choices for a European trip have been preordained, with…

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5 Things You Didn't Know About SoCal's Desert

By Harry Basch California's Southern Desert region experienced one of the hottest summers in desert history; a 12-day, triple-digit heat wave was its longest in three years. Now the…

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5 Things You Didn't Know About San Diego

By Mark Hiss If you are contemplating a visit to San Diego, you may already be familiar with its lauded beaches. Even "Dr. Beach" -- aka Florida International University professor…

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Top New Cruises in Asia

By Heidi Sarna As more Asian travelers discover cruising and as more world travelers visit Asia, the number (and size) of ships based in the region is growing. From Royal Caribbean's…

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5 Things You Don't Know About London

By Donald Strachan London's party year is almost over. Brits have a saying for this: "After the Lord Mayor's show . . . " And 2012 was one heck of a show, whose highlights included the…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Southern Florida

By Lesley Abravanel South Florida or, as locals like to call it sometimes, SoFlo (like former resident JLo), is a popular place. So popular that TV shows are filmed down here (see:…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Emilia-Romagna

By Stephen Keeling The region of Emilia-Romagna is known for its elegant medieval cities, sun-soaked Adriatic beaches, and some of the best cuisine in Italy: Bologna has its pasta and…

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5 Things You Don't Know About Florida

By Lesley Abravanel Florida is a media darling of sorts, a state that's no stranger to headlines, for better or for worse. Some would say that Florida is the Kardashian sister of the…

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Cartagena's Old Town: 10 Highlights

By Lisa Cheng Though Cartagena has experienced a reinvigoration of late, its core and soul remains Old Towns historic sites. From picturesque colonial mansions to centuries-old…