Thursday, June 25, 2009NOW OR NEVER
The south of France is Cézanne country, but this summer it's all about Picasso. His château is open through September, and you'll see his work everywhere—even in a rock quarry.
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FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN
We're asking top guidebook writers for their tips on alternatives to wellknown tourist attractions. We've already covered alternatives to Stonehenge and Buckingham Palace. Now, instead of Florence's Duomo, consider Santa Maria Novella, which still has glorious art in its original settings—unlike the Duomo.
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TRIP COACH
You're back from a trip, scrolling through the pictures in your digital camera, and, frankly, they're a bit disappointing. The images are flat, out of focus, just plain lame. What went wrong? Send us your travel photography questions, and we'll answer them in an upcoming Trip Coach column of the magazine.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…
6 Strategies for Low Airfares Suffering from search fatigue? When all else fails, try these tested strategies… Cultural Etiquette: Wimbledon Some amusing traditions explain why Wimbledon draws the world's best-behaved players and spectators… Cruising for the Commitmentphobe In an effort to groom a new generation of devotees, cruise companies are now offering shorter sailings at rock-bottom prices.
It's not too late to plan a getaway for the holiday weekend. Take advantage of these discounted rates at hotels in Beverly Hills, Boston, D.C., Philadelphia, and other U.S. cities.
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- Rome, Air/Hotel, 4 Nights, From $699
- Central America, 16 Nights, $1,149
- California Hotels, From $89 a Night
- China, Air/6 Nights, From $1,324
- Greece & Turkey, Cruise/Hotel/9 Nights, $1,540
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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
- Member jac143 took one of those photos where the light appears to come right from heaven, in Banff, Alberta.
- As part of our Zoo Babies series, member chelsyo turned in this shot of a super-curious baby giraffe.
- We asked readers for great photos of Italy, and member Dave56a submitted this beautiful shot of a Tuscan hill town.
- Varenna, Italy, at twilight. We'd give anything to be there. Thanks, kvalentini.
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