Monday, December 1, 2008

Envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath—here are vacation ideas with all the decadence and none of the guilt. read more

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• Where Do the 7 Sins Come From?

The Polar Rink, near the American Museum of Natural History, is New York City's first plastic-surface skating rink. We bundled up and went to test it out. read post

• Texas's Travel Boom
• Air France: Free Stopovers in Paris
• Narnia Exhibit Opens in Philly
• Disabled and Severely Obese Travelers Get Extra Seats for Free in Canada
• Share Travel News with the World

Bodysurf in the morning, make nice with mischievous monkeys in the afternoon, and end the day with a midnight snack at the night market. read more

• Slide Show: What $100 Buys in Bangkok
• Five Hotels in Bangkok
• Best Places You've Never Heard Of: Sangkhla Buri, Thailand

Who's Friendly to Solo Travelers? A sampling of companies, travel clubs, and social networking sites that benefit those going solo… Photos: A DIY Tour of Berlin Ditch the tourist buses for a self-guided trip from an artsy eastern neighborhood to the well-to-do heart of former West Berlin… The Dish on Vietnam A mouthwatering look at Saigon's no-frills restaurants and markets.

Check out from stress without having to check in—throw a spa party in the privacy of your own home. read more

Meet Buddhist monks, ride an elephant, dine with locals at their home, and otherwise immerse yourself in Thai culture as you journey from the country's urban south to its rural north, from $1,795 for 15 nights, airfare included. why it's a deal

More Real Deals:

• U.S. Holiday Deals, From $69
• Costa del Sol, Spain, Air/Resort, From $699
• Hawaii Air/Hotel Packages, From $470
• Florida and Bahamas Cruise, 5 Nights, From $999
• Iceland and Greenland, 6 Nights, $1,149

Alex Robinson, who's written extensively on Portugal and Lisbon for DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, will answer your questions on Tuesday, December 2, at noon (ET). Submit a question now

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