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Taking the kids: Getaways to light up your winter
For too many of us, meeting up with family over the holidays doesn’t qualify as a bonafide vacation.
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The best places to enjoy sunsets in Latin America
With its beaches, mountains and deserts, Latin America offers some of the best places to soak up dreamy skies.
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Go away with ... Alanna Ubach
“Ted” star Alanna Ubach said she loves to be a tourist in a new city, hopping on buses and soaking in the sights.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Secret Slovenia
With just two million people, tiny Slovenia is one of Europe's most overlooked yet unexpectedly delightful destinations.
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Taking the kids: Got your New Year’s travel resolutions
Many of us will resolve to resume travel overseas once it is safe to do so. The U.S. State Department recently issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans traveling overseas.
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The Mississippi Gulf Coast beckons travelers in search of art, artifacts and history
The area has public beaches and, for those feeling lucky, casinos along the water. But it's also where many artists have settled for generations.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Stadiums, theaters, and tombs: Walking in the footsteps of ancient Greeks
Just because something dates from BC doesn’t mean it has to be seen. Be selective about your ancient sightseeing.
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Go away with ... Malea Rose
Actress, former competitive surfer and beauty entrepreneur Malea Rose grew up on Kauai’s North Shore, where she saw her mother prepare her own natural skin-care products for their family.
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Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
The holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
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Taking the kids: Gifting a trip the right way
Americans’ desire to give and receive experiences as gifts has seen remarkable growth, compared to 77 percent last year and 62 percent in 2021.
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The holiday rush to the airports and highways is underway
Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now. Airlines are confident they can handle the crowds, but it could come down to the weather.
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Go away with ... Isa Briones
The actress known for her work in “Star Trek: Picard” and the Disney+ series “Goosebumps” said she would love to visit the Philippines again.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: France’s Dordogne: Caves, canoes, and culture
From canoes to cave art to cheese, the Dordogne is a rich brew of nature, culture, and cuisine. Once you experience it, you’ll wonder why more Americans don’t visit.
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Taking the kids: De-stressing holiday travel
However you are traveling this holiday season – planes, cars, buses, cruise ships, trains, it’s going to be crowded, and stressful. That’s not even adding kids into the mix. The good news is there are ways to de-stress the experience.
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Love the idea of a cozy winter vacation but hate the actual cold? These spots are perfection.
Here are 10 spots where you can enjoy a winter vacation without freezing in the process.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Lisbon inspires travel (and travel writers)
Lisbon is a ramshackle but charming mix of now and then. And just like it did during the days of Magellan and Vasco da Gama, the city continues to welcome ships to its large port.
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Go away with ... Andrés Cepeda
The popular musician said that while he’s gearing up for his upcoming 2024 tour, he’s also looking forward to relaxing with his family during the last few weeks of 2023.
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Viking returns to Antarctica, adds 87-day expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica
“As we welcome guests back for a third season in Antarctica, we are pleased to introduce even more opportunities for the curious traveler to experience this phenomenal region in Viking comfort,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking.
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Taking the kids: Holiday gifts your favorite travelers will love
It’s always great when your gift keeps on giving.
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Northern Explorer is a captivating rail ride through heart of New Zealand — no Wi-Fi needed
New Zealand’s longest-running passenger train offers one of the world’s greatest rail journeys — offering spectacular, breathtaking scenery.
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Go away with ... Lauren Ing
Beauty entrepreneur Lauren Ing said that Rome is one of her favorite destinations.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Oslo’s seafaring sights evoke the Viking spirit
Our trips to the “old land” may not stack up to our ancestors’ journeys to the “new land.” But if we travel thoughtfully, we can connect with our heritage, get a better sense of why we are who we are, and be thankful those crazy Vikings finally settled down.
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Taking the kids: Fun in the snow on a budget
Remember, you don’t need to bust your budget outfitting the kids and yourselves, especially if you are planning only one or two mountain forays all season. Borrow what you need. Check out thrift stores. Kids grow so fast you’ll likely find gear that was only used for a season or two.
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20 years on, a transformed New Zealand looks back at ‘Lord of the Rings’
New Zealand was primarily known abroad for its sheep, its wine and its rugby team on the day that filmmaker Peter Jackson’s helicopter landed on a sprawling family farm about 100 miles south of Auckland.
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Searching for a holiday miracle in Branson — Missouri’s ultimate Christmas town
Could Branson, known as most Christmassy of all Christmas towns, meet my high expectations for merry-making and help heal a broken heart?
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Exploring the musical soul of Austria
Salzburg is a world-class destination for live music performances. Each summer it hosts its famous Salzburg Festival, but there are also smaller, less expensive festivals at other times.
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Go away with ... Dinah Manoff
Dinah Manoff won a best actress Tony Award for Neil Simon’s “I Ought to Be in Pictures,” starred in the iconic TV shows “Soap” and “Empty Nest,” and will always be remembered as a Pink Lady in the film “Grease.”
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Taking the kids: And starting a new holiday tradition wherever you are
Wherever you find yourself this Thanksgiving weekend, or in the weeks leading up to the Christmas and New Year holidays, there are plenty of festivals, Christmas markets and light displays that grow larger every year.
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Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends
Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an effort to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve the quality of life for residents.
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Want to drive past the ‘Home Alone’ house? Or the church? A tour of 12 filming locations around Chicago.
Watching the 1990 film “Home Alone” has become a must-see each December. With so many of the filming locations nearby, it’s a quick trip to see them.