SLIDE SHOW

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, we're featuring readers' best pictures from around the Emerald Isle. Discover all the shades of green among lush landscapes and majestic castles, and even experience a unique "Irish roadblock."
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FROM OUR BLOG: THIS JUST IN

As plans move forward in China to cover the country with nearly 16,000 miles of new tracks in the next few years, just the opposite is happening stateside, where plans keep getting, yes, derailed. Actors Rich Sommer and Vincent Kartheiser from the AMC series Mad Men have teamed up with a public-interest advocacy group to release a humorous look at the benefits of train travel. Watch their video and share your reactions. read post

VIDEO

Check out this video clip in which we reveal activities for kids of all ages, from a museum with cool interactive exhibits to a toddler-friendly beach to where to hang out with a red kangaroo.
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UNCOMMON LODGING

A number of genuine German castles—with turrets, hidden passages, the whole deal—are more than just romantic backdrops. They're hotels, too. This is a knight you'll never forget.
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