Thursday, June 5, 2008

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we invited readers to pitch us ideas, and we sent five of them on assignment. This writer and her husband traveled to Ireland for a musical pub crawl. read more

• A Family Trip to Hong Kong
• A Treehouse Adventure
• The No-Frills African Safari
• I Married a Non-Traveler

In a first-annual survey, Expedia asked 4,000 hoteliers their opinions of various nationalities. The Japanese got the most praise, while Americans tied with Thai tourists for an unimpressive 11th place, the French came in 19th, and the Chinese were 21st. What do you think of the results? Plus, Are You the Ugly American? POST A COMMENT NOW

• Anniversary Issue: 6 Funny Reader Pitches We Didn't Assign
• Santa Fe: Shoppers, Mark Your Calendars
• San Francisco: The Contemporary Jewish Museum Reopens This Weekend
• Chicago: Tips From the Editor of Chicagoist.com
• Paris: A Skyscraper to Rival the Eiffel Tower

Volunteer vacations are one of the biggest trends in travel. If you've never really considered going on one, these volunteers' stories might change your mind. read more

• Real Deals: Volunteer With the American Hiking Society, $275
• Online Resources: Free Travel and Volunteering
• A Dose of Reality: Poverty Tourism Explained

Slide Show: Travel Like 007 With 21 films already behind him, James Bond has visited more glamorous hotspots than you ever will. Here's a look at some of the super spy's itineraries—and details on the next movie…. 50 Reasons You Love New York City Our "25 Reasons" stories pinpoint the details that make a place unique. But when you're talking about the greatest city in the world, 25 just won't cut it…. Will You Spend Your Tax Rebate on Travel? Join the discussion on our blog (26 comments).

Five globe-trotting readers share their unusual goodies from around the world. read more

• Expert Advice From Collectors
• What $100 Buys in Bangkok

Airfare and three nights in the Peruvian capital, noted for its archaeological museums and colonial architecture, from $499.
why it's a deal

• Cheapest Places on Earth: Máncora, Peru
• Trip Coach Transcript: Peru Travel Advice
• Dream Trips: Machu Picchu
• What $100 Buys in Cuzco

Discounted summer hotel stays for a fun-filled weekend in Athens, Ga.; Savannah, Ga.; Berea, Ky.; Charleston, S.C.; or Nashville, Tenn., from $114 a night. Act fast, as some expire soon!
why it's a deal

• 25 Reasons We Love Charleston, S.C.
• Road Trip: Kentucky
• College Town: Athens, Ga.
• Walkable Cities: Wilmington, N.C.

A package that combines airfare, five nights' lodging, and a sightseeing tour allows you to take in the flashy skyscrapers, throbbing club scene, and improbable attractions of rapidly growing Dubai, located among the sand dunes of the United Arab Emirates, from $1,599. why it's a deal

• Dubai: Just Add Money
• Dream Trips: Ancient Petra, Jordan
• Trip Coach Transcript: Middle East Advice
• Real Deals: Iran Guided Tour, 13 Nights, $1,600

It's our 10th anniversary, and to celebrate, Budget Travel and Monograms are giving away a seven-day trip for two in Paris and Nice. Play our photo scramble by June 16 for a chance to win. And congrats to Kathryn Faberman of Charlotte, N.C., who won last month's Singapore prize.
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