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China: Do-it-yourself travel

Having expert help to organize the logistics (and a bilingual guide on the ground) takes some of the anxiety out of visiting what can be a fairly overwhelming country. Story

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How to travel to the Summer Olympics

Here's the skinny on getting tickets, booking a place to stay, and making your way around Beijing. Full story

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Top 10 adrenaline packed vacations

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If orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck. Full story

America’s 25 most visited tourist attractions

From the sensational shows at SeaWorld, to the thundering falls of Niagara, to the harrowing water-chutes of Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean — ranking the 25 most popular cultural, natural, and entertainment sites across the U.S. Full story  |  Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, $697

Mother's Day
Fabulous getaways for every mom

Another flowery card and a 'World’s Greatest Mom' coffee mug? You can do better. This year, give her the gift of adventure. Story

Gold medal moms prepare to storm Beijing
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Bad trips

Your travel nightmares, unfortunately, make great stories, so we want to hear your tales about trips gone wrong.

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Welcome spring

The warm season is here again. Where are your favorite spots to enjoy the outdoors?

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