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The happiest places on earth
"Taking all things together on a scale of one to 10, how happy would you say you are?" With that question and global surveys, the folks at the World Database of Happiness have ranked 95 nations on a happiness scale. • FULL STORY
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•Historic hotels restored to former glory
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•The family travel handbook
•Travelers should prepare for unfriendly skies
•Mother-daughter getaways, from $179
•Girlfriends’ getaways a booming trend in travel
•How safe are America’s airlines?
•Flying sick? 4 secrets for surviving your trip
•For flavorful foods, Greece is the word
•Luxury, style and delicacies fly at airport hotels
•Travelers should prepare for a rough summer
•America's top spots for second homes
•Lauer set to host TODAY from around world
•Save in the states: Affordable American trips
•Top 10 cities for shopaholics
•Nine travel secrets to see more, spend less
•No boys allowed! 5 great girlfriend getaways
•Vacations that will make you smarter
•Totally geeked-out, hi-tech hotels
•Insider's guide to deluxe Disney
•Ultimate guide to the best travel Web sites
•What ‘all-inclusive’ vacations really include
•A chat with Gilbert Gottfried, a miserable guy
•The world's weirdest museums
•In search of spring (price) breaks
•Luxury for less: 15 affordable beach resorts
•With soaring summer prices, plan trips ahead
•How to travel to the Summer Olympics
•50 hotels under $150
•Dollar distressed? Recession-proof your travel
•Get real refunds from cruises, airlines and more
•Airport security spoils wedding proposal plans
•Want to score a great airfare? Try these tricks
•How to complain about your flight
•Hotels aren’t snoozing over guests’ jet lag
•Hotel guests and their sticky fingers
•Quick trips and last-minute travel
•Tips to surviving a hotel fire
•5 cruise miseries, and how to avoid them
•That’s sick! 8 ways to avoid the bug
•Should you pay for rent-a-car insurance?
•Europe's can't-miss cathedrals
•Use or lose those frequent-flier miles
•Tricks of the trade: Get the best airline deals
•Chic and cheap: The new American motel
•Romantic getaways that won’t break the bank
•5 fun and affordable family-friendly adventures
•11 easy ways to make coach more comfy
 Family travel features
5 FUN AND AFFORDABLE FAMILY-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Looking for an outdoor trip that accommodates everyone in your family? TODAY Travel editor Peter Greenberg shares his top picks for nature-friendly vacations that cater to both adults and kids.

•Opposites attract: Trips for two personalities
•Dive into 5 family-friendly indoor water parks
•What if you don’t ski? Cool winter alternatives
•Plan a 'destination' family reunion
•Spend a night at the museum
 Affordable trips and destinations
CHIC AND CHEAP: THE NEW AMERICAN MOTEL
So long, Bates Motel ... hello, Casa Morada! A new generation of design-savvy entrepreneurs is  reinventing an American icon — the roadside motel. Travel + Leisure magazine gives their top picks, from Palm Springs to the Florida Keys.

•Romantic getaways that won’t break the bank
•Ladies only: 8 getaways for female travelers
•10 ways to find low fares using the Internet
 Airline and travel news
WANT TO SCORE A GREAT AIRFARE? TRY THESE TRICKS
Smart search sites and good timing can help you stay within budget. Travel expert Pauline Frommer offers trade secrets to a successful search.

•At Heathrow’s new Terminal 5, design soars
•Considering redeeming miles? Don’t wait
•Stranded at the airport? Don’t forget Rule 240
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•Tips to ease the impact of airline fees
•This summer, travelers won’t abandon ship
•Historic hotels restored to former glory
 Travel on
•Are you (and your kids) ready for vacation?
•How to pack for a trip
•Be eco-fabulous with these new totes
•  Find out what happened ON THIS DAY in history
•On the road again: Great finds for kids

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ADVICE FOR COLLEGE GRADS
May 16: From the getting a job to controlling your finances, five experts weigh in on how graduates can get settled post-college.

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•Air travelers feel price pinch
•Check out a secret subway stop
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PHOTO GALLERY: YOUR INSPIRING AND UNIQUE TRAVELS
TODAY viewers share their favorite photos of the unique and mesmerizing places that continue to inspire them.

•Do you have the worst commute in America?
•TODAY's hunt for the best BBQ in America
•Tell us why you love TODAY!
 Great travel deals 
 
CANADA & NEW ENGLAND CRUISE, FROM $734
Enjoy a late summer or early autumn cruise along the eastern seaboard.

•Memorial Day getaways from $88
•New summer fare sales from $29 one-way
•Rock climbing in North Carolina, $400
•Memorial Day deals at top family resorts
 Travel tips and advice 
 
WITH CELL PHONES ON PLANES, SILENCE IS GOLDEN
Cell phones on planes: It doesn't sound so bad, does it? You might be surprised. The Well-Mannered Traveler found out from readers after two recent columns on the prospect of the invasive technology taking off on your next flight.

•Troubleshooter: Where's my hotel room?
•Recession-proof travel: Go away without going broke
 Luxury travel 
 
SIN CITY'S MOST SPECTACULAR DINING SPOTS
The logic that “this just might be crazy enough to work!” has been integral to transforming the blank canvas of Las Vegas into a world-class destination of uniquely designed restaurants.

•The famous faces who feed the foodies
•First class travel under the southwestern sun
•The world’s hottest new casinos
 Excursion Exam
•Test your smarts

Which country hosts the carnival La Batalla de Flores?

 America the Beautiful
•#1: The grandeur of the Grand Canyon
   
America: More on the series

Gallery: Shots of the country sent in by readers
TODAY travel photo features 
 
Climber abseiling down Table Mountain
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 •Cape Town calls
Enchanting and adventurous, South Africa’s mother city is one of the most beautiful places in the world.

 
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 •Royal Rests
Experience Ireland’s history and authenticity - stay in a castle!

 

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 •Alluring Asia
From Seoul to Shanghai and Thailand to Tibet, Asia’s diverse cultures and landscapes are a traveler’s dream!

 


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