Table of Contents: September 2006


Highlights from the September 2006 issue:
Fairy Tales Do Come True
In Germany, a number of genuine castles--turrets, hidden passages, the whole deal--are more than just romantic backdrops. They're hotels too
Slide show: Castle Hotels of Germany
Walk Like an Australian
The Great Ocean Road has long been one of Australia's top attractions. But now there's an even better way to admire the southern shoreline: a 57-mile trail called the Great Ocean Walk
25 Best Places You've Never Heard Of
Everyone wants to know about the "next great places." But rather than simply make up a list, we turned to the people who explore for a living. Get ready for a serious case of wanderlust (not to mention job envy)
Plus: 25 Best interviews
20 Tips
Find out how to protect a digital camera, and why you shouldn't take that camera to the Mint
Trip Coach: Jamaica
Two couples hope to scout wedding locations, pay tribute to a dear family member, and squeeze in time for jet skiing
Read and download an excerpt from "The Destination Wedding Workbook"
Trendspotting: Haute Diners
Creative chefs across the country are reinterpreting the greasy spoon. Say good-bye to grits and hello to quinoa
Read an excerpt from "Two for the Road" (including recipes!)
A Guide to Flight Passes
Flight passes sound like they should make planning a multileg trip easier, but that's not necessarily so
How to Use Your Cell Phone Almost Anywhere
Ways to use your cell phone abroad without getting ripped off at $5 per minute
Plus: Download the Airline Directory walletcard (PDF)
Road Trip: Lake Champlain
Fall-foliage season can make much of Vermont less idyllic than you'd hope. Head north, where you'll see more bikes than cars
40 Best Vacations
The real deals right now
True Stories
Travel is stranger, funnier, and more heartwarming than fiction. Plus, a chance to win a trip to Ireland courtesy of Dooley Vacations