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Italy and France are Europe's darlings, so Spain doesn't always get the coverage it deserves. We've picked 18 fantastic reader photos that do the country justice. see the slide show

FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

That's the view of futurologist Ian Yeoman, author of Tomorrow's Tourist. His prediction is based on studies of Japanese children—who are heavier users of electronics. He believes that to compete with the increased interest in virtual leisure, museums will have to make real experiences more interactive and more engaging. What do you think? post a comment

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