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Discover the Archaeological Treasures of Mexico

While most people may be aware of the pyramids outside Mexico City and on the Yucatán Peninsula, there are relics of ancient cultures located further afield and well worth the drive,…

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Cohen, Caetano and the Circus: Madrid's Fall Festival Celebrates Culture

Culture enthusiasts are anticipating the 24th edition of the annual Festival de Otoño and its thoughtful mix of classical texts and styles along with newer or modern renderings and…

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Beyond the Boot: The Lesser Known Islands of Italy

There are more than 60 islands in Italy and although some are well known -- like Sardinia, Sicily and Capri -- others are hidden secrets yet to be discovered by international tourists.

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5 Weekend Roadtrips for Music Lovers

Memphis, Portland and three more small cities and towns that will fill your need to hear pop, noise-rock, jazz, bluegrass and whatever else satisfies your aural fixation.

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Vancouver Counts the Days Until the Olympics

Take advantage of the 2010 clean-up preparations -- and avoid the massive crowds -- with a trip that takes in the city's cultural, outdoor, and culinary charms.

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Travel Writing 101: Three Ways to Get Started

But the question today is not what travel writing is, but how to do it. Our mission, which we choose to accept, is to describe how a reader -- you -- can become a travel writer.

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Head to Old Europe for Old-Fashioned Shopping at the Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are outdoor affairs, comprised of local vendors whose stalls are lined with gifts, home-cooked food, and crafts. Find a great package trip now.

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Small Museums Pull Out All the Stops and Build Big for Visitors

In a quest to become players in the international arts community, museums in second and third-tier cities have undergone transformations in order to draw new patrons and bring…

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What's Happening in Greece After the Fires?

This summer saw the worst forest fires in Greece in living memory. Lives and villages were lost, but there has been little lasting damage to the country's ancient landmarks.

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Romance & Shopping in Montréal

Yes, romance and shopping can go together, especially in a place like Montréal -- the next best thing to a trip to Paris.

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Why Westminster Abbey is One of the World's Great Churches

Only have time to see one church in London? You can't beat Westminster's mix of history, monarchy and artistry.

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You'll Fancy Nancy's Medieval Alleys and Art Nouveau Treasures

In the eastern part of France is the Lorraine, a gorgeous and less familiar region with the UNESCO-designated city of Nancy at its heart.

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A Moveable Thirst: How to Tour Napa's Tasting Rooms

Here's the thing we learned about tasting wine in Napa: It's incredibly hard not to have fun. Here are 10 tips and 7 tasting rooms you'll want to know before you go.

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Like a Good Meal? Four Global Gourmet Adventures

Food and travel are two of life's greatest passions and you can combine your love of both with an international cooking class in the country of your choice.

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Frommers.com Podcast: How to Travel the World for a Long, Long Time

'Vagabonding' author Rolf Potts tells you how you can skip work and travel the globe for months at a time.

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Walk the Rhine: Basel from Cobblestones to Contemporary Art

This Swiss city is old, beautiful, and full of culture, and owes everything to the Rhine, the main thoroughfare of central Europe.

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Belizean Bliss: Ruins by Day, Relaxation by Night

Escape the heat of the coast with a mountain retreat that's a perfect mix of culture, history and relaxation.

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How to Be a Part of Italy's Autumnal Wine Harvest

Not that you need an excuse to visit Italy this fall, but if you are looking for one the annual wine harvest -- when the countryside comes alive with festivals, feasts and celebrations…

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3 Ways to Spend a Night at a Frank Lloyd Wright Home

Three historic homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that can be yours -- for two nights, at least.

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September's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Japan!

Frommers.com and Japan National Tourist Organization are sending one lucky winner & a guest to Japan! Register now to win this vacation!

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Washington, D.C.: The City as Outdoor Sculpture Garden

If you want to honor a national leader or hero with a statue, where do you put it? In D.C., of course. The city is bedecked with so many statuary, that its parks, circles, and squares…

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24 Hours at the Cheapest Four Seasons in the World

Looking for five stars worth of luxury for under $175 a night? You can find it, but you'll have to go to Thailand.

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Crafty Canadian Beer Fest Brews up in British Columbia

Fall brings us festivals that often involve pumpkins, wine or some other seasonal offering, and Victoria is home to Canada's largest celebration of microbrew beer.

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Get the Most from Your Tax Dollars: Explore Washington, D.C.

All Americans pay for Washington's attractions through their taxes, of course. But, since you have to pay whether you see them or not, come on out and get your money's worth of art…

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Editor's Choice: The World's Best Street Food

One of the best ways to get to the heart of a culture's cuisine is through its popular food and snacks. And what better way to try those snacks than from a street vendor?