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  • Travel Confession: I Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and Summiting Was Not the Most Important Part

    By Sarah Metzger, Staff Writer I carried slivers of crumpled-up paper with scribbled quotes up Mt. Kilimanjaro the morning of my summit. "He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary," Nietzsche. "Pain is only weakness leaving the body," Tom Muccia. They w

  • Travel Confession: I Got Lucky in Aruba

    By Lindsay Morris, Staff Writer Two weeks after graduating college in Milwaukee, I landed a magazine-editor job that took me to the East Coast. "Do you mind that travel is a job requirement?" my boss-to-be asked in my final interview. Um, of course not.

  • 5 Tips to Avoid the Swine Flu When You Travel

    By Kent NinomiyaTravelers are especially susceptible to catching diseases like swine flu. They are exposed to a large number of diverse people, some of whom may be infected with the H1N1 virus. Air travelers are forced to sit in a confined space with many other people breathing recycled air for an e

  • Travel Confession: I Ate Dinner at McDonald's in Paris...Twice

    By Anna Roth, Travels.com Editor

  • Cheap Vacations for Couples

    By Laura Jane Whether you're planning your wedding anniversary or you're just sweeping your sweetie off his or her feet with a surprise getaway, money can be concern. Even if you're on a shoestring budget, however, you can enjoy a nice vacation together. There are some simple, tried and true ti

  • Dream Vacations for Kids

    By Chris Sherwood When choosing a vacation for your family, it can be difficult to find destinations that will meet your expectations, as well as be something that your kids will enjoy. However, there are great vacation spots located throughout the United States that will keep your kids talking

  • Best Pizza in the U.S.

    By Jeanette Ponder Even though there are regional rifts between pizza lovers, there are pies that most fans rank the best of the bunch. Judged on details such as crust color and density, cheese quality and ingredient freshness, top-tier pizzerias offer a unique and satisfying dining experience.

  • Airplane Activities for Kids

    By Catherine Rees

  • 6 Off-the-Radar Honeymoon Destinations

    By Philosophy Walker

  • 5 Best Health Retreats in Mexico

    By Isabel Prontes As the days get shorter and the weather turns cooler in the fall, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can get harder -- especially with all the stress and temptations of the looming holidays. This autumn, why not plan a visit to a health resort in sunny Mexico? Health resorts are

  • 10 Ways to Stick to Your Diet on Vacation

    By Connie Whiting Vacations are full of fun, food and more food. It's so easy to fall off the dieting wagon when traveling. Rich, tasty, fattening foods seem to be at every corner. However, vacations don't have to be diet busters. There are some things that can be done to help maintain your die

  • How to Take a Vacation to Solve Marriage Problems

    By K. T. Logan Facing marriage problems can be frustrating for both you and your spouse. Whether your problems are a buildup of unresolved issues or recent occurrences, it can be difficult to work things out while immersed in the hassles of daily life. Although it can seem like you've tried eve

  • Best Buffets in Las Vegas

    By Lauren Wise

  • 8 Best Places to Travel Single

    By Laura Jane If you're traveling solo, it's probably not a good idea to venture out into the most remote corners of the world. However, this is not to say that as a single, you can't still have the most fabulous, adventurous vacations. There are numerous travel options, including group tours,

  • The Best Honeymoon Destinations in September

    By Sarah SnyderGetting married in September offers newlyweds not only the cost savings of traveling in the off-season, but the break of being away from the throngs of summer vacationers. Whether it's crisp, cool air and turning leaves you're after or a wild and crazy lu'au, consider the following re

  • Singles Vacations in Mexico

    By Wendy Borrou Whether your taste in singles vacations leans toward high-end resorts or hiking to ancient pyramids, Mexico is one of the most visited countries for people traveling without a partner. Many resorts offer singles weekends and activities, and independent tour companies specialize

  • Caribbean Vacations with Children

    By Chris Sherwood When most people think of the Caribbean they think of a romantic getaway for a couple full of moonlight walks on the beach and drinks by the pool. However, the Caribbean can be a great place for a family vacation as well. Many resorts are even changing the way they are built

  • Alaskan Cruise Packing Tips

    By Diane Steinbach

  • The Best Spas in Napa

    By Maggie HiraNapa is at the heart of California's Wine Country where vineyards abound. The area is also a major tourist destination for relaxing and wine-tasting. As the center of the wine industry in California, it rivals the renowned wine-making regions of Italy and France.Napa is almost as well-

  • Cooking Vacations in Paris

    By Nellie DayKnown for its rich foods and beautiful scenery, Paris is the perfect place for lovers, both romantic and food lovers. Though there are plenty of schools inside this city that offer technical courses on how to master the art of French cooking, there are also lots of classes geared toward