Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description. Check out our slide show of destinations that have managed to inspire even the most experienced travelers. read more

• Plus: Web Exclusive: The Pros Share Their Travel Lessons

Large-scale picnics, gourmet potlucks, and wandering supper clubs continue to grow in popularity. The number of these events nationwide has doubled in the past year. We tell you about websites that list when upcoming events will be held near you. read post

• Show Off a Little! How Many Subways Have You Been On?
• A Street Map That's Like a Prize in a Cracker Jack Box
• Contest! Rough Guides Is Giving Away a $6,000 Trip
• Alitalia Goes Bankrupt

Military coups, terrorist attacks, and other catastrophes can disrupt your trip. Here's how to plan before you visit a volatile spot overseas.
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• Safety: Tips From the Police at Nine Top Destinations
• How to Handle a Travel Emergency
• Trip Coach Transcript: Travel Safety Advice

Slide Show: 10 Places to Go Without a Car These photos reveal 10 U.S. spots without cars… Booking Travel the Un-American Way U.S. companies' foreign websites can save you plenty of cash—but you have to get past a few obstacles first… Girlfriend Getaways: Southern Comforts Good friends (and fine wine) are all restaurateur Tina Vaughn needs to whip up the tastiest chicken and grits on either side of the Mason-Dixon Line.

B&B and hotel packages for leaf peeping in Missouri, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Colorado, and Michigan—with extras like a lunch cruise, golf, and a massage—from $125. Plus, check out our slide show!
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• Road Trip: Beating the Crowds in Lake Champlain, Vt.
• Road Trip: Old-fashioned Fun in the Catskills
• Hut-to-Hut Hiking in New Hampshire and Beyond
• A College Town Worth a Visit: Columbia, Mo.

This air/hotel/tour package factors in time to admire native talents like El Greco and Velásquez at Madrid's Prado Museum, sample tapas in Salamanca, and wander a cobblestoned historic fishermen's quarter in Lisbon, from $1,529. why it's a deal

• Portugal: Under the Alentejan Sun
• Chiado: Lisbon's Shopping District
• Blog: Spain's Chic Hotel Chains
• Chueca: Madrid's Hot New 'Hood

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