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What's New in Mexico City: Openings and Trends in the Distrito Federal
Mexico’s capital is buzzing with a new museum funded by the world’s richest man, restaurants providing fresh takes on tradition, hotels with trendy bar scenes, and developments that address health and safety issues.
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Disney Cruise Lines to Sail from New York City, Seattle, and Galveston in 2012
Disney Cruise Lines announced today that next year will bring new itineraries from three new ports of embarkation: New York City, Seattle, and Galveston, Texas.
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The Disney Dream Sets Sail
Disney Cruise Lines christened its newest ship, the Dream, in Port Canaveral, Florida, on January 19 with a red-carpet, waterside spectacle. But, as usual, it was Mickey who stole the show, especially with his dramatic christening using an enormous bottle full of dreams.
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12 Spa Retreats in Paradise for Any Budget
It's not hard to find bliss in sunshine and warm breezes, particularly when you've made a fast retreat from winter's frosty edge. But there are places in this world where stays take you beyond bliss. Here are a dozen properties—some splurges and some saves—in beautiful, balmy settings where you'll be stretched and massaged, cocooned and cared for guilt free. In these places, you see, nurturing health and well-being, quieting the spirit, and pampering yourself are entirely the point....
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Where to Be in 30 Days: Los Cabos Two Ways for Valentines Day
Whether you're contemplating a romantic escape or a singles getaway for Valentine's Day, Los Cabos makes the perfect long-weekend destination. Here's what you need to know about where to stay and what to do....
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Disney Cruises: Dream Big in 2011
Disney Cruise Line has announced the launch of its third vessel, the Disney Dream, which sails for the Bahamas from Port Canaveral, FL, for the first time on January 26, 2011. Seem like a long way off? Trust us, this is a trip worth waiting for, so you might just want to mark your calendars and book now. The folks at Disney are never at a loss for creativity and innovation, and they've applied plenty of both to the Dream....
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Top Three Reasons to Visit Mexico's Capital
Reports of crime, air pollution, poverty, and, more lately, H1N1, have made it easy to dismiss Mexico City as a vacation spot. In the second in a series of articles on travel to Mexico, editor Laura Kidder takes a short trip to the capital and gets another story. It's one about Aztecs and Spaniards; Frida and Diego; and a sophisticated, multifaceted city of 22 million people—most of whom didn't catch swine flu and aren't out to steal wallets.... (More)
Is Mexico Safe?
In the first of a series of articles on travel to Mexico, a Fodor's editor—with the help of a few Fodor's writers and readers—weighs in on current safety south of the border....
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Luxury for Less: 5 Tips for Planning Spa Vacations on a Budget
If you're like most people, you probably consider spa vacations a luxury. In this economy, you may have even taken that monthly mani/pedi out of your budget. But is it really wise to skip the spa when you're busier, more sleep deprived, and more stressed out than ever? Here are some ways you can make visiting a spa less of a luxury and more of an essential....
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Go Beyond the Theme Parks: Adventures By Disney
There are several ways that you and your family can experience the world of Disney beyond the theme parks. Taking a trip with Adventures by Disney, a group-tour program started in 2005, is one. The program is geared specifically to the needs of families, and, in 2010, will offer 19 excursions to destinations in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe, and Latin and North America.... (More)
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