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Photos of the year
All year long, you’ve been voting for your favorite travel images sent in by msnbc.com readers. Here’s a look at the year’s It’s A Snap! winners.
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Best places to spend Christmas
From Quebec, Canada to New Zealand, a world of holiday celebrations awaits. Full story
Gift guide 2009
Dozens of fabulous ideas to ensure the people on your holiday list travel with ease, comfort, and style!
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Travel industry gearing up for return to Cuba
It's too soon for Americans to plan a Cuban vacation of beach, mambo and mojitos, but the U.S. travel industry is gearing up for a return to its largest Caribbean destination.
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A slice of heaven: America’s best pizza
From traditional New York pizza parlors to next-generation California pies, the best slices in America.
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Winter in London: Chilly weather, warm memories
London dazzles year-round, but for a true "back door" experience, consider visiting in winter, when airfares and hotel rates are generally cheaper — and there are fewer tourists.
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New Zealand: From Maori culture to Zorbing
While Kiwis are known for adventure tourism — including skydiving, bungee jumping, gliding and Zorbing — perhaps the most enriching part of visiting is the cultural aspect.
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Tourism chiefs warn against World Cup greed
South African soccer and tourism officials on Thursday warned hotels, airlines and restaurants not to scare off future tourists by hiking prices during next year's World Cup.
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Tokyo crowned gourmet capital of the world
The Epicurean king who oversees the Michelin Guide fears he may be banished from France. His shocking crime? Awarding Tokyo the new gastronomic capital of the world.
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The rich history in Mexico’s haciendas
Thanks to the efforts of preservationists and investors who have spent the past decade rescuing hundreds of crumbling properties, the hacienda is enjoying a renaissance.
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13 sizzling South American beaches
A beach is so much more than a sunny stretch of sand — although there are plenty of those, too, in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Here are some of South America's best strands.
