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Where red rocks meet the greens
When Mormon leader Brigham Young passed through a small settlement in 1861 in what is now the southwest corner of Utah, he looked at the desolate landscape and made a prophecy.
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Oregon's Mt. Hood: See, ski and tee Photo
At 9 a.m. on a Friday, the parking lot of Timberline at Mt. Hood was already filling up with SUVs and 4x4s as my husband, Marc, and I pulled in. The Wy'East Day Lodge echoed with the sound of slamming lockers and clomping ski boots. Roving bands of swaggering snowboarders in baggy pants and... more
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Jackson, Wyoming's abundant natural wonders Video
Rolling through Jackson Hole on the way into Grand Teton National Park for the first time, I spotted a boy on the cycle path alongside the road. more
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Tour of Central Florida roller coasters has dizzying results Photo
Our roller coaster slowed as it approached the precipice, then stopped, the front hanging over the edge. From my seat at the end of the front row, I could not see the track below, just empty space. We teetered there for excruciating moments, while I contemplated my folly and certain death. more
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A more affordable cruise on Mexico's Mar de Cortés Photo
It definitely was not the typical boat-for-hire tropical vacation where a smiling, uniformed crew whips up frosty drinks and cleans the head. more
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Paris for beginners Photo
Grumpy, glorious Paris — where does a first-timer start? Well, I'm here to tell you that they mold a nice cornice, these people, and perform near-miracles with duck fat. Every block has an open-air cafe, chairs facing the street where young women in cotton dresses ride by on bikes, like... more
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The holy month in Istanbul Photo
This year, August marks the holy month of Ramadan, when many Muslim people fast during daylight hours. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time to devote themselves to God and self-discipline. For me, observing Ramadan rituals in a Muslim country is one of the great travel experiences. more
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Cruise lines could tie up in Cuba — eventually
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Even if the U.S. lifts the travel ban to Cuba, don't expect Havana to be a port of call for American cruise lines any time soon, says Richard Sasso, board chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association. The organization is the trade group for 25 cruise lines... more
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Cruising, Agatha Christie style Photo
Lots of people die ironically nasty deaths in the bucolic English countryside, at least in the popular British TV series "Midsomer Murders" and in many of the much-loved 80-plus mystery novels of Dame Agatha Christie. more
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Romantic honeymoons options abound in Florida, the Caribbean and Bermuda Photo
Tropical blossoms in full bloom, birds chirping everywhere --spring, and love, are in the air. Planning a wedding trip -- or a second honeymoon or romantic escape -- this season? Lovebirds have much to enjoy in Florida, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Here are a half-dozen ideas to help you plan: more
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Get your sex life shipshape on a cruise Photo
Go for it! Empty the rack of travel brochures. Pore over them. Savor them like an after-dinner cordial; cuddle with them in bed like a good novel. Because you just might be happier planning for your trip than actually taking it. more
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Pictures: Most romantic summer spots Photos
Looking for a place to escape from it all with your sweetie this summer? Time to think outside the Caribbean and consider one of these hot spots. more
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