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The Olympics effect Curmudgeonly contrarians may claim that the Olympics is not about sports, it's about politics. But we know better: The Olympics has always been about improving the appeal of the host city. |
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Take it off at these clothing-optional resorts For travelers who really want to strip off in the sun, travel Web site TripAdvisor has come up with a list of the top 10 resorts where clothing is optional. |
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State fairs pitch thrift in a pricey travel year State fair organizers from Maine to California are promoting their events as low-cost alternatives to pricier vacations. |
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Economic woes hit European vacations While the economic downturn has put a crimp in Europeans' style, continental holidays are even tougher on visitors from North America. |
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A journey across Down Under A trip on Australia's Indian Pacific is on every train buff's life list. Rey Kirkman of Salem, Ore., took copious notes, so you'll know exactly what to expect on one of the world's longest train trips. |
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Hidden treasures of the Middle East From hiking the beautiful valleys in Lebanon, to exploring Oman's Musandam Peninsula, the region offers a range of extraordinary experiences rich in history and natural wonders. |
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The best Beijing escapes Take a break from the city and cruise along the Yangtze River, explore the Inner Mongolian Grasslands, see the Great Wall Near Mutianyu, the Terracotta Army in Xi'an and more. |
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Mexico's tourism industry hurting The U.S. economic downturn, high fuel prices and bad weather are all hitting the tourism business in Mexico as Americans stay away from the most popular resorts this summer. |
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Off beaten track in Peru Far from the lines of tourists that snake around the entrance of Machu Picchu, hundreds deep before dawn, is Fausta Colonia's open-air kitchen. |
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 | A sneak peek at Legoland July 31: TODAY’s Jenna Wolfe takes a tour through the very first Legoland Discovery Center in the United States. Today show |
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 | Hit the road this summer July 28: Looking for the perfect summer road trip? Travel + Leisure magazine’s Mark Orwoll discusses the top places to drive to during the hot summer months. Today show |
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 | Travel to heal the soul July 24: TODAY’s travel editor Peter Greenberg discusses some vacation opportunities for people going through a tough time. Today show |
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 | Celebrating world heritage UNESCO inscribed 27 new sites to its World Heritage List in 2008. Click through the slide show to see some of the world’s best-known locations. more photos |
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