Across America
57 Articles
- Road Stops To See in America
Attraction: Griffith Park Location: ...
- Top 10 Road Stops
It's the dreaded question on every road trip, the one that almost always brings a muted scream from parents --...
- How Hotels are Rated
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- Upscale Vegas Hotels Lure Big Spenders
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- London Tube Map
Few cities are as entwined with their subway as London. Officially opening its doors in 1863, and serving over...
- BART San Francisco Map
Unique in and of itself, San Francisco’s subway system isn’t your average transportation. San Francisco is a...
- Skip the Parades, Shows and Fireworks
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- Start with West Attractions
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- Southwest Tries New Ways of Boarding
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- Two Years After Katrina
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- Katrina Disaster Tours Still Popular
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- Could Free Booze Get You on the Train?
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- Amtrak to Roll Out Luxury Service This Fall
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- Battlefields and Historic Attractions of the Mid-Atlantic
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- Quirky Missouri: A Taste of Old Route 66
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- Family Vacations
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- Great Beach Escapes Near Orlando
The Sunshine State may be a relatively narrow slice of sand, swamp and concrete with water on most sides. But...
- Do Disneyland Right
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- You Know You’re an Official Vegas High Roller When…
Most people intent on taking a Las Vegas vacation are focused on making it a memory that will last a lifetime...
- You-See-Em Museum in Abita Springs
The UCM Museum (pronounced You-see-'em Mu-zee-um), spilling out of a circa 1915 Standard Oil service station i...
- Jello Museum
There's always room for Jell-O, and the kitschy advertising that's promoted the product since it was patented...
- NOLA Art scene
Sure, most people think Bourbon Street or French Quarter when they think of New Orleans. Beyond food and dr...
- 10 Fun TV & Movie Locations in Los Angeles
Millions of people travel to the Los Angeles every year to partake in the usual tourist traps: taking pictures...
- There's More to D.C. Than You Think
Thanks to TV news, most people outside of the metro DC area think our nation’s capitol is comprised of the Wh...
- Hot Springs
America’s very first national park turns 175 this year, and no, it is not Yellowstone. Tiny Hot Springs Na...
- Five Cities, Five Sites, Free for All
Summer vacations can get expensive, what with all the entrance fees to theme parks, museums and oddball attrac...
- Seven Great Summer Escapes
It comes upon you sneakily, the urge to wander: You’re on an office coffee run, and the sun feels so good, yo...
- Turquoise Trail
Leaving Santa Fe and heading south on New Mexico 14, the Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway isn't at first blush all...
- Not the Liberty Bell: Philly’s Weird Museums Astound
In 1863, Ellen Jones was murdered with an ax. Though Ms. Jones met her maker nearly 150 years ago, I was ab...
- Cochise Hotel
Exploits of cowboy and Indians have been relegated to the pages of books. Or have they? There’s a...
- Hickory Corners, Michigan
In unincorporated Hickory Corners, a rural community in car-obsessed Michigan, the cash crops are cherries, bl...
- Florida’s 30A – 5 Vacations by Personality
The beach towns and resorts that stretch from Destin along Florida’s scenic route 30A – with 26 miles of sug...
- Western Michigan – Grand Rapids
About three hours distant from Chicago and Detroit, Grand Rapids and western Michigan are a surprise to first-...
- Whiskey Lover's Guide to the Southern Highlands
George Washington brewed it. Jack Daniels employs an entire town in its production. And Scotsmen, though they...
- Nashville Honkeytonks
The room is small, packed tight with people. The stage is just a platform raised a couple feet off the ground-...
- Grand Canyon Skywalk Adds to the Wonder
HUALAPAI INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) -- Few tourist attractions at the Grand Canyon have generated as much...
- Travel Fun Facts
Me and My Gang American men took more than 37 million getaway tri...
- The Other Side of Breckenridge
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- National Mining Hall of Fame
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- Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
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- Ave Maria Grotto
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- A Place That Makes You Say Woof
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- Hanging Out in Cajun Country
I am a city girl, and proud of it. Yet February this year found me in the backwoods. Specifically, I was 90...
- Celebrities and History Lovers Mingle in Connecticut 's Litchfield Hills
For celebrity watching, you could head to Hollywood . Or, try Connecticut . Connecticut ? In the...
- Five Crazy Ways to Experience Houston
Say 'Houston' to just about anyone, and the images that come to mind are likely cowboys, live shots from th...
- Hill Country Weekend
There's just something about Texas . It's hard to pin down exactly what the mystique t...
- Shopping in Music City
Music City, USA may be the term most associated with Nashville , but if visiting the Country Music Hall o...
- The Stars of Lexington
Lexington is to horseracing what Hollywood is to the entertainment industry: The heart and soul of the busi...
- Detroit -- Five Rockin' Neighborhoods to Explore
The Motor City rocks, but not just through the tunes of some of its best-known rockers like White Stripes or T...
- A Shopping Weekend in Chicago
How's this for word association: I say Chicago, you say shopping. Besides being my city of origin, Chicago...
- Ten Must-Visits in Chattanooga
Quick -- what's the first thing that comes to mind when I say Chattanooga ? Choo-choo?...
- Midtown Atlanta Weekend
Atlanta has as many layers as the famous sweet Vidalia onion that's grown in Georgia. There's chic Buckhead an...
- Blues Tour Weekend
Springing up from the fertile soil of the Mississippi Delta is a weekend that reveals the roots of the blues a...
- Spring Break By Type
Don't know where to go for Spring break? Do your homework, and read up on the top vacation spots for all kinds...
- Not Just for Bar Hoppers, Key West is Filled with Mystery, History
"You have to go to Nancy Ward's secret garden," insisted the reservation taker at Michael's, an atmospheric ea...
- Navigating Chicago
Sitting on the southwestern bank of Lake Michigan is Frank Sinatra’s kind of town, Chicago. It is not by chan...
- Big Island Adventures
Hawaii's Hidden Treasures Mention Hawaii and most people instantly think beach resorts, umbrell...
African Travel
1 Article
- Morocco
There is magic in leaving Spain by boat and arriving less than three hours later in Africa. To be sure,...
Air Travel
56 Articles
- Airport Workers To Face More Vigorous Security Screening
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- Why TSA Agents Act Like They Do
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- Confessions of a TSA Agent
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- Virgin Plans to Run 747 in Biofuel Test
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- Air Travelers’ Woes Likely to Worsen This Year
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- Getting What You Want -- From an Airline Ticket Agent
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- Confessions of an Airline Ticket Agent
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- Man Sickened Chugging Vodka at Airport
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- JetBlue to Offer Some In-Flight Wi-Fi for E-Mail, Messaging
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- Higher Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines
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- Cellphone Replaces Boarding Pass in Houston Test
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- Checking In Animals On Planes
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- Do's & Don'ts for Luggage
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- Confessions of a Baggage Handler
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- Luggage Tags Creating Hold-Ups
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- Chicago Air Controllers Weather Second Near Miss in Less Than a Week as Holiday Rush Begins
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- Life and Times of a Flight Attendant
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- Confessions of a Flight Attendant
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- Win the Bumping Game
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- Airport Shopping, Promotions May Leave You Thankful For Long Layovers
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- Airlines Buckle Up For Busy Holiday
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- The Downside of Small Airports
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- The Pleasures and Pains of Small Airports
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- Fatigue Key to Mistakes Among Pilots
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- Lost Luggage
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- Curing Jet Lag
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- High-Maintenance Passengers
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- Confessions of an Airline Pilot
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- Tips for Healthy Flying
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- Avoiding the Airplane Cold
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- Eight Ways to Avoid Air Travel Delays
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- TSA Behavior-Related Arrests
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- Screening Tactics at TSA
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- Airport Security Arsenal Adds Behavior Detection
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- Try Being Nice
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- Dress Great for Upgrades
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- How to Get Upgraded
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- Southwest Tries New Ways of Boarding
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- Airports with Natural Beauty
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- Best Airports for Layovers
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- Tips for Smooth Sailing
Never wait until you have reached the airport to inform the airline that you have a minor traveling unacco...
- Cheap Airline Tickets -- Common Misconceptions
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- Cheap Plane Tickets -- Why You're Not Finding Them
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- Budget European Airlines
No doubt about it - rolling around Europe by rail is an appealing way to travel. Trains run largely on tim...
- 5 Secrets to Overcoming Air Travel Fears
When it comes to air travel, you weren’t born to be afraid. Experts say air travel...
- Beginners Guide to Booking Airline Tickets Online
Yes, if you’ve never done it before it can be intimidating. Not to mention your friends are flaunting their f...
- Nor'easter Grounds Flights, Closes Airports
A powerful nor'easter is creating havoc for air travelers up and down the East Coast today. New York City's th...
- Most Annoying Airline Behavior Is ...
The most offensive airline behavior is incessant talking. That's the word from ...
- Airlines' Actions Put Spotlight on Passenger Rights
Airlines vary in their policies for handling lengthy ground delays despite a voluntary Customer Service Commit...
- The Airline Passenger's Bill of Rights
Way back in the last century, during the winter of 1999, Northwest Airlines famously stranded a plane full of...
- Conquer Your Fear of Flying
We can be sly, we fearful flyers. We come up with all kinds of tricks to stave off those jaw-clenching moments...
- Tips for Healthy Flying
You're settling into your seat for your fourth flight of the week, and suddenly you start to feel ...
- Coping With a Child's Tantrum on a Plane
NEW YORK (AP) -- How do you avoid becoming the family that got kicked off an airplane after their crying 3-yea...
- The Nine Rules of Airline Etiquette
Flying in today's world of hyper-stringent security can wreak havoc for even the most unflappable of souls. Fr...
- Runway-Bound: A Holiday Flight Becomes Ugly
Delays have increased steadily over the past five years, approaching levels not seen since 1999 and 2000. The...
- Flight from Hell
After hours of sitting on the runway, the toilets on the American Airlines jet were overflowing. There was no...
Asian Travel
11 Articles
- Trekking Northern Thailand
Over the years I’ve had the good fortune to travel all over the world, seeing and doing things that many peop...
- Tokyo Subway Map
Probably the finest example of what a subway is supposed to do, the Tokyo subway is super clean, AWAYS on time...
- Common Russian Phrases for Savvy Travelers
Beautiful and challenging, the Russian language is expressed in Cyrillic symbols. In order to get the mos...
- Common Portuguese Phrases Locals Use
The eighth most spoken language in the world, Portuguese is sometimes mistaken for Spanish. Truth be told...
- Common German Phrases
For many travelers, ...
- Common Chinese Phrases Essential to Traveling
One of the most spoken languages in the world, Chinese is both visually beautiful and steeped in rich his...
- Common Japanese Phrases to Know Before You Go
Whether dodging traffic in ...
- Creating Sacred Spaces by Visiting Sacred Places
They say that a man’s home is his castle, and yet the shopping experience to fill said castle usually leaves...
- Bali
Bali is one of those rare destinations that smells as good as it looks. You emerge from Ngurah Rai airport...
- Romantic Phuket
Ah, Phuket! Magical Thailand island, lover’s paradise, aquamarine seas, etcetera etcetera, you’ve heard it a...
- Discovering Penang
From drugged-out pit vipers to transvestite Buddhist statuary to tiny pewter daggers, the island of Penang in...
Beaches
7 Articles
- Snorkeling in Puerto Rico
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- The Wondrous Waters of Puerto Rico
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- Great Beach Escapes Near Orlando
The Sunshine State may be a relatively narrow slice of sand, swamp and concrete with water on most sides. But...
- 10 Best Beachside Hotels
You may not be spending much time there, but choosing the right hotel for your travel destination is paramount...
- Best Budget Beaches
To be sure, an overwater luxury bungalow lost somewhere in French Polynesia has a certain allure. But for...
- Sexy Beaches
They say if you put a conch shell right up to your ear, you can hear the ocean. But who are we kidding? You...
- Grown-Up Cabo
Just over the border, in Mexico's Baja California Sur, lies the tourist paradise of Los Cabos. It's only an ho...
Car Travel
5 Articles
- Road Stops To See in America
Attraction: Griffith Park Location: ...
- Top 10 Road Stops
It's the dreaded question on every road trip, the one that almost always brings a muted scream from parents --...
- Mexico's a Particular Concern
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- Foreign Roads can be Deadly for U.S. Travelers
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- Florida's Beaches
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Caribbean Travel
10 Articles
- Travel Tips For Hedonism II
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- Food and Nightlife in Jamaica
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- Hedonism II -- The Jamaican Juice
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- Top 10 Islands for Doing Nothing
Maybe it was as an infant, a toddler,or a total slacker in high school. But at some point you were extraordina...
- Seven Great Summer Escapes
It comes upon you sneakily, the urge to wander: You’re on an office coffee run, and the sun feels so good, yo...
- The Bermuda Triangle
The popular boundaries of the Devil's Triangle (aka the Bermuda Triangle) extend from Bermuda to Miami to Puer...
- Spring Break By Type
Don't know where to go for Spring break? Do your homework, and read up on the top vacation spots for all kinds...
- High Rollers Guide to Nassau
Sun, sand and…slots. Rum, reggae and…roulette. For most vacationers, Bahamian casino gambling is just one mo...
- The Surprise of Jamaica
Call me spoiled, but the Caribbean has never been very high on my dream list of travel destinations (those h...
- Secrets of Atlantis
Spanning 171 acres on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, the Atlantis Resort is like a city unto itself, with hig...
Central American Travel
2 Articles
- Costa Rica
Already, on the descent into San Jose, Costa Rica was living up to expectations. From the plane, the lan...
- A Visit to Costa Rican Wildlife
Already, on the descent into San Jose, Costa Rica was living up to expectations. From the plane, the lands...
Cruising
18 Articles
See the latest in cruise-related articles from AOL Travel:
- Parlay Your Expertise Into a Free Cruise
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- Unique Cruise Destinations
Admit it -- when you think of a cruise, you think of buffets with plates the size of a small country and old...
- 6 Unique Cruises
Admit it: when you think of a cruise, you think of buffets with plates the size of a small country and old peo...
- Internet Cafes at Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line Internet & Wi-Fi: Norwegian offers Internet cafes and wireless Internet...
- Connecting at Sea
Celebrity Cruises Internet & Wi-Fi: Celebrity offers cyber cafes and in-stateroom connections...
- Cruise Activities
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- Cruise Challenge
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- Connecting at Sea
Connecting at sea via Internet is so -- yesterday. The advent of cell phone access that allows passengers to m...
- Small Ship Itineraries
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- Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Luxury
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- The Do's and Don'ts of Cruising
Vacationing is all about fun, and booking a cruise is a great way to capitalize on your time off. A full week...
- Where Does easyCruise Go?
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- Is easyCruise Right for You?
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- Private Island Primer
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- Nude Cruises and More: A Sailing for Every Interest
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- First-Time Cruising Fun Facts
In searching for that "just right" first cruise, you've followed all the rules -- researched cruise lines, exa...
- 2007 Cruise Trends
What's hot in cruising? If, in the past couple of years cruising's been all about bigger-is-better an...
- Cruise Roundup: 2007 World Cruises
Crystal The Ship: Crystal Serenity The Dates: January 12 - May 1, 2007 The Tr...
Discover the World
36 Articles
- Tips For Traveling To Paris
Most restaurants already add a 15% service compris to the tab, so there’s no need to tip extra. ...
- Shopping and Fine Dining in Paris
Day 2 -- Shop Around A trip to one of the chicest cities in the world wouldn’t be complete without...
- Spend $50,000 in Paris
They say Paris is best in the springtime, but it can be enjoyed pretty much anytime so long as you bring the r...
- Tips For Traveling In Vienna
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- Dining and Sightseeing in Vienna
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- 3 Days in Vienna
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- Carnival Industry Transforms Brazil Slum
Tourists in the know have begun flowing in to Brazil to see preparations for the Feb. 3-4 Carnival parade, but...
- St. Lucia Is More Than a Beach
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- Shopping in St. Lucia
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- Warm Up in St. Lucia
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- Historic Sites in Milan
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- Horse Races And Opera in Italy
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- Border Shakedown at Tajikistan
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- Drop $20,000 In Milan
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- Materialism in Almaty
Almaty -- Battle of the SUVs Aside from a brawl that broke out at the Almaty bus station when we a...
- Kazakhstan: A Land of Contradictions
So there I was at a truck stop in Kazakhstan in the middle of the night. Our bus, outfitted with scenes of Par...
- Corruption at Border Crossings
While my wife managed to get through, I was still stuck several yards back, surrounded by a bunch of heat-exha...
- Madness at the Border
You've seen the images on the news -- hundreds of refugees with pained looks on their faces, their worldly bel...
- Humor and Challenges of Traveling in Former Soviet Union
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- Trekking Northern Thailand
Over the years I’ve had the good fortune to travel all over the world, seeing and doing things that many peop...
- Fine Dining and Lodging in Australia
I don't know about anyone else, but when I'm planning a trip away there are two things that matter most to me...
- Beaches of Matala & Agia Galini
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- Visit Knossos
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- No Ordinary Trip: Visiting Afghanistan
I'm at least 40 minutes into my flight — glass of white wine in one hand, book in the other — when it sudden...
- Creating Sacred Spaces by Visiting Sacred Places
They say that a man’s home is his castle, and yet the shopping experience to fill said castle usually leaves...
- Seven Great Summer Escapes
It comes upon you sneakily, the urge to wander: You’re on an office coffee run, and the sun feels so good, yo...
- Va-Va-Vancouver
Canada has gotten a bad rap for being filed with beer-drinking yahoos and -- worst of all -- having unbearably...
- Whiskey Lover's Guide to the Southern Highlands
George Washington brewed it. Jack Daniels employs an entire town in its production. And Scotsmen, though they...
- Volunteer Vacations
You’ve got two weeks of vacation time, a decent travel budget, and a powerful yen to get out of the rat race....
- Grand Canyon Skywalk Adds to the Wonder
HUALAPAI INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) -- Few tourist attractions at the Grand Canyon have generated as much...
- Animal Adventures
When you live in a glossy glass jungle or a suburban cul-de-sac, when even the dogs in your neighborhood have...
- Ten Must-Visits in Chattanooga
Quick -- what's the first thing that comes to mind when I say Chattanooga ? Choo-choo?...
- Oscars: Best Picture Nominees Inspire Your Travel Plans
This year's Best Picture Nominees are an eclectic group of flicks that all have potential travel tie-ins: T...
- A Sunday Stroll in Andalusia's 'Other' City
Whether a function of frugality or just a desire to see something different, I’m the kind of traveler who alw...
- Magical Maui
Maui is magic, and that is the truth. The drawback is, everybody knows it. Every year, tens of thousands of vi...
- The Cabo Dolphins
Oceanside action in Cabo is hot, hot, hot — but these days, one particular crew of babes holds the spotlight....
Europe
41 Articles
See the latest in europena articles from AOL Travel:
- Tips For Traveling To Paris
Most restaurants already add a 15% service compris to the tab, so there’s no need to tip extra. ...
- Shopping and Fine Dining in Paris
Day 2 -- Shop Around A trip to one of the chicest cities in the world wouldn’t be complete without...
- Spend $50,000 in Paris
They say Paris is best in the springtime, but it can be enjoyed pretty much anytime so long as you bring the r...
- Tips For Traveling In Vienna
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- Dining and Sightseeing in Vienna
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- 3 Days in Vienna
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- Historic Sites in Milan
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- Horse Races And Opera in Italy
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- Drop $20,000 In Milan
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- Travel Back in Time in Rothenburg
Cloaked in black and brandishing a deadly medieval weapon, Hans-Georg Baumgartner strides purposefully into Ma...
- Fine Dining in Valencia
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- $1,500 Lunch in Sant Celoni
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- Big Bucks, Fine Food in Spain
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- Beaches of Matala & Agia Galini
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- Visit Knossos
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- 3 Days in Crete
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- Paris Metro Map
Elegant architecture, efficient service and essential for travelers to Paris, the Paris Metro is as inimitable...
- New York Subway System Map
Clearly the Granddaddy of all subway systems, the New York City subway has a personality all its own. With 842...
- London Tube Map
Few cities are as entwined with their subway as London. Officially opening its doors in 1863, and serving over...
- Common French Phrases to Make Travel Easier
Forget the rumors about ...
- Common Italian Phrases Travelers Need
Nothing exudes romance quite like floating in a ...
- Food & Wine in St. Emilion
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- Wine Tasting in France
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- Tents at Oktoberfest
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- How to Enjoy Oktoberfest Like a Local
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- Dancing Under the Midnight Sun
On one incredible night in Finland...
- European Trends
NEW YORK (AP) - Sure, air travel is a hassle. And no, the U.S. dollar doesn't go very far in Paris or London....
- Fairy-Tale Villages and Castles Come Alive in the Czech Republic
The dungeon was dark and the man’s shadow loomed large and menacing against the brick wall. He bent down and...
- European Travel Trends
NEW YORK (AP) _ Sure, air travel is a hassle. And no, the U.S. dollar doesn't go very far in Paris or London....
- Budget European Airlines
No doubt about it - rolling around Europe by rail is an appealing way to travel. Trains run largely on tim...
- Summer Music Festivals in the U.K.
When fair weather hits the UK, the locals head outside for a few blissful months of concerts, parties and fun....
- Travel to Europe Remains Strong
Sure, air travel is a hassle. And no, the U.S. dollar doesn't go very far in Paris or London. But none of that...
- Where the Boys -- and Girls Aren't: Less Crowded Spring Break Destinations
Unless you're a college student, chances are your idea of a perfect Spring break doesn't involve crowds or lin...
- Guinness Tastes Better in Ireland
Guinness tastes better in Ireland. I really shouldn't have been surprised to discover this. But the re...
- Hidden Ireland
Every visitor to the Emerald Isle seems to know that his or her Irish itinerary must include kissing the Blarn...
- London
London, England is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is chock full of things to do whether...
- Cologne, Germany
With the Rhein River running through it, Cologne (Köln in German), is one of Germany’s most beautiful cities...
- Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a fine city to visit at any time of the year. No matter what you like, there is something for eve...
- On Democracy ... and French Wine
What do you do with two empty wine glasses, three hours, and 5,000 wines to taste? This was the dilemma we...
- A Sunday Stroll in Andalusia's 'Other' City
Whether a function of frugality or just a desire to see something different, I’m the kind of traveler who alw...
- When in Paris, Shrug as Parisians Do
LONDON — A Paris tourism agency is ready to concede what many Americans and Britons have long contended: The...
Family Travel
18 Articles
- Operation Disney World
I’ve been a Disney fan for as long as I can remember. My room was decorated with giant Disney character decal...
- Celebrate the Holidays at Disney World
The Disneyworld Resort is a special place to visit no matter what the time of year, but visiting during the ho...
- Skip the Parades, Shows and Fireworks
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- Start with West Attractions
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- Disneyland’s Fall Festivities
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- Take Fido on the Family Summer Vacation
America is a nation of dog lovers, of that, there is little doubt as many of us treat them as well or even bet...
- Top 10 Amusement Parks Outside Orlando
Can't get the family to an Orlando theme-park this year? That's OK. TripAdvisor has come up with a list of...
- Tips for Smooth Sailing
Never wait until you have reached the airport to inform the airline that you have a minor traveling unacco...
- Battlefields and Historic Attractions of the Mid-Atlantic
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- Quirky Missouri: A Taste of Old Route 66
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- Florida's Beaches
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- Family Vacations
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- Best Budget Theme Parks
As much of the American rite of passage that it is, hauling the whole gang to one of the country’s best-known...
- Do Disneyland Right
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- Scariest Theme Park Rides
Like skyscrapers vying for height superlatives, roller coasters at theme parks around the world are constantly...
- Animal Adventures
When you live in a glossy glass jungle or a suburban cul-de-sac, when even the dogs in your neighborhood have...
- Scariest Theme Park Rides
Like skyscrapers vying for height superlatives, roller coasters at theme parks around the wo...
- Fun Places for Families to Stay
Beagle-Shaped B&B Dog-loving families won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind bed-and-breakfast exper...
Hotels
16 Articles
- Snug Hotel Rooms Offer High Style for Much, Much Less
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- Try Being Nice
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- Dress Great for Upgrades
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- How to Get Upgraded
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- Through the Roof ... Continued
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- Hostels Gussy Up for New Travelers
Junky hostels a thing of the past? As more people get hip to the benefits of hostelling, making same-day ho...
- 5 Routes to Free Rooms
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- Ladies Night, Every Night on Floor 19: No Men Allowed
When the JW Marriott tower in Grand Rapids, Mich., opens in September, it will have something other hotels don...
- The Gatekeeper: How Posh Hotel Sizes Up Guests
Ever wonder what the maitre d' is taking in as you walk into a high-end restaurant, or what the saleslady at B...
- Minibars With Maximum Effect
Forget stale bags of Fritos and tiny bottles of overpriced booze. At a few select hotels, at least, the minib...
- Tiny Hotels
There are LCD TVs and iPod docking stations in every room. Sleek Eames-inspired furnishings. And a chi...
- Tiny Hotels
There are LCD TVs and iPod docking stations in every room. Sleek Eames-inspired furnishings. And a chi...
- You Slept Where?
With beds of ice and living rooms made from helicopters, the world's most unusual luxury hotels are trips in a...
- Am I in Heaven, or Am I in My Hotel?
And Then There's Dubai Hilton (HLT), Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (HOT), Intercontinental H...
- Am I in Heaven, or Am I in My Hotel?
Superior hotel amenities once brought to mind elegant spa facilities or a private beach. But over the past fiv...
- Fun Places for Families to Stay
Beagle-Shaped B&B Dog-loving families won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind bed-and-breakfast exper...
North American Travel
70 Articles
- Road Stops To See in America
Attraction: Griffith Park Location: ...
- Top 10 Road Stops
It's the dreaded question on every road trip, the one that almost always brings a muted scream from parents --...
- Miami Poll -- Nice To Visit, Don't Want To Live There
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- How Hotels are Rated
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- Upscale Vegas Hotels Lure Big Spenders
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- Operation Disney World
I’ve been a Disney fan for as long as I can remember. My room was decorated with giant Disney character decal...
- Road Trip Through Florida Keys
As far as great American road trips go, the 108-mile stretch of Highway US 1 through the Florida Keys ranks ri...
- London Tube Map
Few cities are as entwined with their subway as London. Officially opening its doors in 1863, and serving over...
- BART San Francisco Map
Unique in and of itself, San Francisco’s subway system isn’t your average transportation. San Francisco is a...
- Skip the Parades, Shows and Fireworks
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- Start with West Attractions
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- Southwest Tries New Ways of Boarding
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- Two Years After Katrina
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- Katrina Disaster Tours Still Popular
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- Could Free Booze Get You on the Train?
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- Amtrak to Roll Out Luxury Service This Fall
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- Battlefields and Historic Attractions of the Mid-Atlantic
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- Quirky Missouri: A Taste of Old Route 66
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- Florida's Beaches
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- Family Vacations
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- Great Beach Escapes Near Orlando
The Sunshine State may be a relatively narrow slice of sand, swamp and concrete with water on most sides. But...
- Do Disneyland Right
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- You Know You’re an Official Vegas High Roller When…
Most people intent on taking a Las Vegas vacation are focused on making it a memory that will last a lifetime...
- You-See-Em Museum in Abita Springs
The UCM Museum (pronounced You-see-'em Mu-zee-um), spilling out of a circa 1915 Standard Oil service station i...
- Jello Museum
There's always room for Jell-O, and the kitschy advertising that's promoted the product since it was patented...
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