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Gagosian Gallery Challenges Travelers to "Spot" Damien Hirst
Spotted: a travel challenge. Art lovers who gallery hop to every Damien Hirst show on right now at the Gagosian Gallery's eleven international locations will receive a signed spot print with a personal dedication from Hirst.
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5 Top Tips for Viewing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 26 to April 10 and marks the 99th anniversary of the trees' residence in Washington. If you're one of the flower-peeping visitors flocking to D.C., here are some tips for making the most of your cherry blossom experience.
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Great Travel Gifts Part II: 6 Great Books for the Holidays
Whether you're looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, preparing for airport delays, or curling up by the fire to stay warm, we've picked our favorite new books for this holiday season. From stunning photos to tales of epic journeys, these reads are sure to get you in the traveling spirit.
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5 Great New Travel Reads for Fall
Fall is just around the corner, and it's time to hit the books! Here's our selection of hot new titles that should be on every traveler's back-to-school list. (More)
Top 10 Reasons to Visit Minneapolis
To many Americans, Minnesota is just another state in flyover country, somewhere between the East Coast and the Rockies, up there near Canada. But there's much more here than moose, mittens, and snow, and Minnesota's Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul consistently rank as two of the United States' top cities to live in. Minneapolis's thriving art scene, outdoor culture (even in the winter), affordable prices, and friendly atmosphere make this Midwest metropolis a perfect place for a weekend—or longer—escape....
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Where to Be in 30 Days: July Fourth in Washington, D.C.
Celebrating Independence Day in the nation's capital is an unforgettable experience. Washington knows how to throw a birthday party, and despite the city's sometimes stifling summer heat and humidity, thousands of people don red, white, and blue and join in the festivities. This year the Fourth falls on a Sunday, but the whole weekend is packed with events, and many of them are free....
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What We're Reading Now
Spring is here, which means that many of us are in the throes of planning our summer travels. Whether you're going to Europe or your local shady park bench, you'll need a good book to take with you. In this installment of What We're Reading we've checked out some hot new titles, traveling from a charming English village to the railroads of the Wild West; from Paris to Los Angeles to Africa, Asia, and South America. Here are our picks to inspire your next trip, or to simply bring along for the ride....
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Exploring Kaua'i: 5 Reasons to Get Off the Beach
With over 50 miles of sandy shores—more than any other Hawaiian island—Kaua'i is a beach bum's dream. It's easy to give in to "Hawai'i time" and spend your trip relaxing at spots like Hanalei Bay (pictured) on the North Shore. But you'll miss out on some of Kaua'i's most exciting activities if you're parked on the sand the whole time. Here are five ways to get off your beach towel and experience some of the island's top adventures....
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What We're Reading
It's time for holiday shopping, and books make excellent gifts! Here's our roundup of some of the year's popular fiction and nonfiction titles, all perfect presents for globetrotting friends and family.... (More)
What We're Reading Now
The mercury is rising, and we've taken a look at the hot new books on the market. Once again, our list of favorites has us globetrotting: from Down Under to Spain to South America to the Caribbean to Mexico, with some bizarre journeys to top it off. Fodor's Editor Jess Moss weighs in.... (More)
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