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St. Marks Place: three famous, hip blocks of New York City

Early on a mild September morning, an elderly man on a black bicycle meanders along the paths of…

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Santa Clara remains Cuba’s hidden gem

The uniformed woman’s eyes narrowed as she looked me up and down, assessing. Seconds earlier, she had told…

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11 ways to save on train travel

There’s something so seductive about train travel that once you’ve done it, it’s hard to stay away. You’re…

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Putting the front desk in the hotel guest’s pocket

When Lenette and Charlie Frye arrived recently at the Four Seasons in Orlando, Florida, for a two-night stay,…

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Best roadside eats between San Francisco and Santa Barbara

There was a time — a very long time — when anyone traveling down U.S. Highway 101 faced…

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Bozeman is a hub for exploration

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Unless you’re planning a vacation trip to Jurassic Park, you may never get closer to…

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Best hotels between San Francisco and Santa Barbara

The stretch of Highway 101 from San Francisco to Santa Barbara, California, offers a vast array of lodging…

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10 things worth buying on a frugal trip

I’ve found over the years that I can have just as much fun traveling cheaply as if I…

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12 sneaky airline fees and 5 ways to avoid them

I don’t know about you, but I find daily life to be plenty confusing. So I don’t need…

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Destinations best explored by helicopter

While it’s wonderful to fully immerse yourself in nature via a hike, you can have a full different…

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