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Summer’s a hot ticket: Make reservations now for prime places
“I would argue Europe is better in the shoulder seasons,” said Amy Farley, news editor at Travel + Leisure and author of the magazine’s “Trip Doctor” column. “I was in Florence in October, and it was extraordinary. That said, if you have children and want the ideal weather, summer it is.”
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Put these 10 overlooked stunning buildings on your itinerary
Most travelers know to visit the Musee d’Orsay while in Paris or the Guggenheim Museum when in New York City. Yet there are hundreds of buildings that get overlooked, either because of their location or simply the number of sites in the city deemed worth seeing. With jaw-dropping structures in mind, the members and editors of travel website VirtualTourist.com have put together a list of the Top 10 Overlooked Stunning Buildings.
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Restrictions, fees vary for children flying alone
Summer is the busiest season for kids flying solo, and there are a number of things to consider before you make travel plans. Fees and restrictions vary for each airline, so you'll want to know the details before buying a ticket.
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The amazing wildlife of Tanzania
IN THE SERENGETI, Tanzania - The lion isn't sleeping tonight, and neither are most of the people around him.
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Vegas offers more than gambling
Shopping, shows, museums, restaurants and a quirky street scene are enough to keep visitors busy at this gaming mecca, even if they don’t gamble much - or gamble at all.
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No loss of glamour when traveling green in Scotland
ELIE, Scotland - The weather in this lovely seaside village on Scotland's east coast, not far from the golfing mecca of St. Andrews, was about as inhospitable as it could be for early November.
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App can help you get around
Here's an app that helps you find a post-flight ride on the ground by taxi, shuttle, train, rental car or even helicopter.
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Ancient canals in China take traveler back in time
One glimpse of the waterfront houses in the canal town of Xitang, and every Chinese scroll painting I'd ever seen as a child suddenly made sense. It was all there: the arching stone bridges, the tiled rooftops, the red lanterns strung from the eaves, even the boatman paddling down the river.
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Apps for traveling dog owners
Whether you take your dog on the road or leave it behind when you travel, some iPhone apps will make your life easier.
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Going freaky and funky cool in the Venice of California
LOS ANGELES - "Hey, look at that funny guy!"
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