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On your next trip, you could be checking into a wine cask, a salvaged 727 airplane, or a room where the furniture defies the law of gravity. read more

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They may no longer be used for repelling enemy hordes or otherwise defending the kingdom, but these castles still have their rugged good looks. read more

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More than 12 million people attend Broadway shows each year, so tickets can be hard to come by. Follow our advice to get a seat without breaking the bank. watch the video

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Our anonymous flight attendant has worked for a well-known commercial airline for 12 years. She dishes on what irritates her most in passenger behavior. read more

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Almost 500 readers commented when we blogged about the TSA's new scanning machines and whether or not the images produced amount to an invasion of privacy. READ MORE

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Thanks for all your terrific photo submissions throughout the year. Our (endless!) sunset series has been one of the most popular, with hundreds of photos pouring in. Here's a slide show of the very best, including Balinese lovers, a sailing ship off of Key West, and a fiery French Polynesian seascape in Bora-Bora. see the slide show