Monday, January 21, 2008

Eight couples share ideas on how to make the most of traveling together. read more

• Ever nearly break up while traveling? Share your story and you could win a DVD of 2 Days in Paris, in which a couple (played by Julie Delpy and Adam Goldberg) hit the rocks while in Paris.

Now that you've learned from the expert advice of other couples, take advantage of these romantic, affordable getaways in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Europe—one is sure to capture your heart. Perks include a carriage ride, a massage for two, a poolside party, and a racy in-room movie. why they're a deal

• 10 Tips to a Sexy Hotel Room
• True Stories: The Romance Edition

We've been keeping an eye on Kenya ever since the disputed presidential election on December 27 set off periodic outbreaks of violence. The worst clashes have been in the slums of Nairobi, the western cities Eldoret and Kisumu, and the coastal town Mombasa—places that don't make it on typical safari itineraries. Still, it's worth reading up on trip-cancellation policies and official opinions about safety risks. read post

• Should You Dispute a Weather Delay?
• Video: 500,000 Balls Cascade Down the Spanish Steps
• In Washington, a Little More Lincoln

Complete our photo scramble, and you could be rewarded with a 12-day Australian Escape—to Sydney, Cairns, and Melbourne—for two from Monograms. read more

Slide Show: Montenegro by the Sea Postcard-perfect photos of a newly independent country that's small in size but big on the next-destination map…. Pay Less for Lift Tickets Fresh tactics for finding ski deals at every turn…. Secret Hotels of Bali has the scoop on seven friendly, intimate gems.

Where 50 important Americans, including Martin Luther King Jr., grew up—and fascinating details about their childhoods that the history books won't tell you. read more

• Slide Show: 15 Places Every Kid Should See

Are you traveling somewhere in the next month or so? Would you like your trip to be extraordinary? Each issue, we're giving a reader (and his/her companions) a little surprise to make a vacation more memorable. What that surprise will be depends on you: Tell us where you're going and why, some of your interests, and what you're excited to do when you arrive. We'll take it from there! read more

Recent Upgradees:

• Four Friends Get the Star Treatment at Disneyland—Without the Kids!

Andrew Hempstead, author of Moon Handbooks New Zealand, will answer your questions about New Zealand on Tuesday, January 22, at noon (ET). Submit a question now

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