by Ann Lombardi and Wendy Swartzell
For a really unconventional getaway, treat yourself to Iceland, the "Northern Jewel of Europe." Only a six- to seven-hour flight from the U.S. east coast, this gem of a country is a surreal place of ice and steam, gurgling hot springs, rugged lava fields, and welcoming Nordic people.
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by Bob Samborski
Any visit to Tokyo should include a cruise on the Sumida River, a leisurely endeavor that’s a welcome respite from the city’s otherwise manic pace. The river provides a very different perspective on Tokyo as it flows through the heart of this huge metropolis to its very soul -- the ancient enclave of Asakusa.
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by Don Wilkinson
Pensions aren’t just for old folks. Across Europe, "pension" is another word for B&B. In this context, they have little to do with retirement and everything to do with retiring -- for the night that is.
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by Roderick Eime, www.travography.com
They twirled and gyrated like demented dervishes, their tattered grass skirts flailing to the throbbing beat of the coarse wood-and-skin drums beaten methodically by apparently captive men at the centre of their circle.
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by Anni Awuku
Arriving at your destination to discover your luggage didn't make it with you -- that can ruin a holiday. But it needn't. Here are eight ways to ease the trauma and increase the likelihood that you'll get your bags eventually.
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by Dan Reich
We would range in age from 17 to 83. Mom likes to plan everything in advance. We, our children, and Aunt J. are more spontaneous -- inclined to discover things as they come along.
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