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How Much Vacation is Enough?

How does vacation time compare in countries throughout the world? Maybe Americans don't want to know! Check out these figures of U.S. workers' annual average vacation time compiled by the...

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Performance Outerwear

The latest sportswear makes an easy transition for hikers, skiiers, and outdoor enthusiasts to hit the nightclubs, and it's available for all ages.With airlines adding on checked baggage fees...

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Germany In Summer: Arts Festival Fever

If medieval castles or jazz festivals interest you, then southern Germany may be the vacation spot for you. Travelers seeking a more local, intimate cultural experience can add a visit to the...

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Tired From Visiting Family? Exhausting Vacation Relief

Family vacationing can be tiring -- read about this travelers' survey to learn where the fatigue comes from.According to a 2002 survey by the Gallup Organization of 1,000 American adults,...

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Europe’s Top 20 Family Destinations

FTF staff and contributors pool their experiences to come up with 20 must-see attractions for families traveling to Europe with children under 16.First trip to Europe with the kids? Overwhelmed...

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The Responsible Traveler

A Brief Guideline to the Health Issues and Cultural Codes of Traveling from the International Society of Travel Medicine. Whether traveling from state to state or across the ocean, cultural, hygienic,...

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Baby Deserves 24-Hour Room Service

Nursing moms on-the-go can take advantage of hotel room service to keep babies happy.Are you a nursing mother on the go, baby in tow?Don't forget - expressed breast milk retains nutrients...

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Historic Lower East Side Of New York

The Tenement Museum on the lower east side of Manhattan offers visitors a chance to see what life was like for the millions of immigrants who came to America between 1863 and 1935. Come check it out.Looking...

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Custom Itinerary – New York City With 10-Year-Old

Juanita D. of Fort Mill, South Carolina writes: I am taking my daughter to NYC for her 10th birthday. Her grandmother and aunt are also going. We need help with daily itineraries so we do not go out of...

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