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The UNA Hotel in Modena, Italy.

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    Soak up the sun—and the savings—at one of these 10 charming hideaways on Florida's Gulf Coast.

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    Move over, Expedia & Co. The next generation of hotel booking websites has arrived.

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    The canals. The piazzas. The art. We asked local photographers what inspires them about Venice. Plus: tips and hotel recommendations to make it your own!

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    How to Do America's Most Scenic Drive—Without the Traffic

    Even the famed Pacific Coast Highway has a road less traveled: the wild miles north of San Francisco. Not only does this northern stretch of America's most beautiful scenic drive see less traffic, but it's also more affordable.

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    What would happen if you took a trip without any plans? No itinerary. No guidebooks. No GPS. No cell phone. No hotels booked. Travel the old-fashioned way: using advice from folks you meet along the way. We dropped our reporter in France and told him: Wing it! How’d he do? Let’s just say he returned with almost no reservations.

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    From the beaches of Mexico to the quaint courtyards of New Orleans, this year's 26 properties are stylish and comfortable, close to the action and affordable.

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    A drive through New England’s scenic Green Mountains typically means one of two things: You’re visiting universities or looking for fall foliage. Why not save on gas—and do both at once?

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    This offbeat art hotel offers stacks of free post-cards with stamps included and features colorful abstract murals by local artists.

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