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Summer lake towns
Thease eight easygoing locales offer simple, affordable pleasures — fishing, hiking, bumper cars and old-fashioned desserts.
Embrace the outdoors
Mount Rainier Guest Services
Nothing says "summer escape" like a visit to a national park — plan on sleeping over in style!
Avoid the crowds
Park insiders give their best advice on how to explore without the crowds, and even save a bit of money.
National spectacles
Slideshow: Nearly 400 national parks can be found all across America, and feature breathtaking vistas, rock formations millions of years old, and more.
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Airlines’ on-time marks improved in May
U.S. airlines have cut many flights and they are getting better at staying on schedule with their remaining flights, as more trips arrived on time in May than a year earlier.
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Airline safety course teaches life-saving skills
It's back-to-school time for the Well-Mannered Traveler. Now she shares the useful lessons she learned at Alaska Airlines Flight Operations Training Center during a recent class.
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Tourist beware: Europe’s latest travel scams
The sneakiest pickpockets look like well-dressed businessmen, generally with something official-looking in their hand. Lately many are posing as tourists with fanny packs, cameras, and even guidebooks.
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Summer Vietnam cruises from $189
If you’re considering an far-flung adventure on the other side of the globe, Bhaya Cruises offers a unique way to spice up a vacation in Vietnam without having to break the bank.
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Top 10 national park lodges
Nothing says "summer escape" like a visit to a national park — plan on sleeping over in style.
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10 cruise ships kids love
A cruise vacation is a great way to travel as a family since many elements of the trip are conveniently wrapped up into one stress-free package — and cruise lines are investing heavily in more family-friendly features and innovations in their youth programs.
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Hawaiian shark tours attract critics
Shark tours have become a popular visitor attraction in Hawaii, but a movement is gaining momentum to shut them down.
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Have kids? Go travel the world, new guide says
They're probably the most high-maintenance companions any traveler will ever have, but a new guide aims to take the pain out of vacationing with children and giving their parents a break, too.
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Where science, technology and math come alive
Why hang out in Starbucks? There are plenty of enlightening—and unusual spots for geeks.
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Tasty (hidden) bites of the Big Apple
In a city which has thousands of restaurants, there’s no excuse for not expanding your dining horizons. But the real secret to a memorable experience is to follow the buzz instead of the herd.
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