Monday, May 14, 2007

From the Grand Canyon to Cape Cod, these excursions offer classic train cars, breathtaking views, and historical reenactments.
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• Six New Kid-Friendly Attractions
• Stores Where You Do Way More Than Shop
• Teen Movie High Schools

As the latest wave of gizmos illustrates, GPS technology is now popping up all over—even underfoot. read more

• Clever New Travel Products
• Websites for Discounted Outdoors Gear

On the eve of releasing their Nu Med album, Balkan Beat Box cofounders Ori Kaplan and Tamir Muskat talk about collaborating across national borders, the songs that remind them of Israel, and why their raucous beats are so irresistible. read more

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• How Jacob Edgar Got His Awesome Job at Putumayo
• On the Road with Gerry Beckley of America
• Q&A with Andy Palacio of Watina
• Eating on Tour with Franz Ferdinand

The National Park Service plans to hike entrance fees at more than 100 parks, monuments, and other areas within the next few years. But popular protests could forestall the price hikes. See how readers are reacting and share your thoughts!
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• Beijing 2008 Olympics trip-planning time
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• We have a winner!
  Congratulations to Steve Jackson, who has won our Blog-Off Contest for his Vietnam…
• Cool lodgings
  Residents of the cathedral town of Gurdix, Spain, live in cave houses and rent them…

Airfare, train ticket, and six nights split between the lovely capitals of the Netherlands and Belgium from $999. why it's a deal

• Amsterdam's Eastern Docklands
• How to Buy Chocolate in Belgium
• Face-lift: The Atomium in Brussels

Cultural hotel packages and discounts for the city's summer off-season from $159 per night. why it's a deal

• Dream Trips: Mardi Gras
• Where to Eat, Stay, and Volunteer in New Orleans
• Trip Coach: The Southern U.S.

What's your take on Chippendales? Which Sex and the City character are you—and which one would your friends say you are?
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A must for cruising newbies (and oldies, too!) is to read the discussion boards at cruisecritic.com (and disboards.com for Disney cruises). They cover almost every detail, such as choosing the right cabin, traveling with kids, meal rotations, up-to-date dinner menus, which excursions aren't worth the money, and freebies available for the asking. You don't have to register unless you want to ask a question. Just search for the cruise line and ship you're booked on. —Brenda Chen, Lawrenceville, N.J.
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