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8 Fall-Foliage Cruises

As the masses descend on America's most colorful country roads, why not try an alternate route? Autumn's gold-and-yellow leaf show is just as breathtaking from the deck of a boat.

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Great American Drives

From dramatic sea-sprayed coastlines to rambling country roads, here are nine worthy reasons to fill up your gas tank.

Drinks With a View

Top off your vacation with a cool drink and a view to match at one of these 10 unforgettable settings.

Airport Hotels With Unexpected Perks

You're actually in luck if you get stranded at one of these five airports, whose hotels are taking their amenities to creative new heights.

The World's Most Beautiful Lakes

These 10 lakes go to all the right extremes—highest, deepest, clearest—and showcase nature at its most spectacular.

World's Weirdest Hotels, Part Deux

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.

The World's Most Amazing Hotel Pools

Swimming is almost beside the point at these 10 pools found in gorgeous, unexpected locations. Tell the roving pool butlers we say hi.

15 Places Every Kid Should See

Here's our pick of important American landmarks that every kid should visit. Our choices might surprise you.

Zoo Babies 2010

Meet adventurous monkey Inigo, lion cub triplets, 288-pound elephant calf Luna, and more newcomers at zoos across the country.

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Canada Cruise, 7 Nights, From $699

Save up to 50 percent on a leaf-peeping cruise with stops including Halifax and Quebec City.

Readers' Best Bridge Photos

These beautiful photos demonstrate that bridges are as much about form as function. Our 23 picks include an ornately carved wooden span in Kyoto and a covered bridge in Lucerne.

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