Thursday, July 17, 2008

From the half-mile-tall Burj Dubai to a 16-deck cruise ship with its very own Central Park—these eight coming attractions caught our imagination and got us thinking big about the future. read more

More Architectural Marvels:

• Best Bridges of the New Millennium
• Artist James Turrell's Skyspaces
• Big Shed: A New Breed of Buildings
• Philip Johnson's Glass House

After lengthy negotiations, travel guru Rick Steves got permission to spend 10 days filming in Iran for an upcoming TV show. He believes Americans should learn more about the Islamic republic and its Persian heritage—especially given the current political tension. Would you consider visiting Iran? post a comment now

• How Much Do Air Traffic Controllers and Pilots Earn?
• Family Travel: Road-Tripping on $250 a Day
• Theme Parks: Update on the Harry Potter Attraction and Other New Rides
• This Weekend: Wine (and More!) in Washington
• Mock Medieval-Jousting Show Gets a Tune-Up

The Danish capital's postindustrial waterfront is turning into a nice place to spend an afternoon—or longer. read more

• Europe, Day 4: Copenhagen to Malmö
• Trip Coach: Sweden and Denmark

Readers' Fireworks Photos We asked you to share eye-catching photos of fireworks shows and got a phenomenal response… MLB Parks You Shouldn't Miss The All-Star Game inspired us to look back at some of our favorite baseball stadiums. Here are seven favorites… Girlfriend Getaways: The Ultimate In-flight Comfort Kit Why wait until the end of the party to hand out the favors? Start your trip in style by giving everyone her own kit.

Airfare and four nights at a Four Seasons resort on this out-of-the-way Hawaiian island, which offers terrific snorkeling and scuba diving and dramatic rock formations, from $1,039. why it's a deal

• 25 Reasons We Love Kauai
• Maui: Friendly, Quirky, and Full of Soul
• Trip Coach: Waikiki and Beyond

Artist Olafur Eliasson's Waterfalls installation of four huge cascading falls in New York City's East River is on display until mid-October. Curious? Take a boat tour or try other city experiences thanks to these five hotel packages. why they're a deal

• Hotels: New York at a Price That's Right
• 50 Reasons You Love New York City
• Hungry? Trust "Famous Fat Dave"
• My Brooklyn Is Better Than Yours

This unusual 10-night guided trip lets participants meet with community leaders and organizations in Jerusalem, plus stay with a host family and help with the olive harvest in Jenin, a community in the northern part of the West Bank. It's coordinated by the human-rights organization Global Exchange, for $1,700. why it's a deal

• Helping Hands: Volunteer Vacations
• Trips That Can Change Your Life: Israel
• Eat Like a Local: Tel Aviv

If you'll be driving in Europe, you don't have to bring a converter to charge your cell phone and camera batteries. Before you leave the States, buy an inexpensive inverter that you can plug into the rental car's power outlet. It'll convert the 12-volt DC car power into the 120-volt AC you need for charging. —Jeff Keller, Bend, Ore.
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• Plus: Tips for Driving in Europe
• Affordable Europe Blog Coverage

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