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June 2010
 
• Know Before You Go: On Board -- Riding The Rails Safe & Sound
• Special Report: On Location -- Following Robin Hood & Russell Crowe
• Checking In: NYC Theater Restaurants
• Safety Tip: Petting Zoos And Farms
 
Insider Report: Santa Monica, CA (Part II)
Quotable Notable: Tina Louise
Back Talk: Complaining Effectively

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May 2010
 
• Know Before You Go: Drifting Out To Sea Without Clothes -- Lost Luggage On Cruises
• Special Report: Vacation Close To Home -- Dyersville, Iowa & The Field of Dreams
• Checking In: Mystic, CT
• Postcards From London
 
Insider Report: Santa Monica, CA (Part I) 
Quotable Notable: Taylor Hicks 
Back Talk: Atomic Travel Alarm Clocks & Pedometers 

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April 2010
 
• Know Before You Go: Boosting Your Hotel Comfort Level -- 12 Winners
• Special Report: Vacation Close To Home -- St. Ignace & The Upper Peninsula
• Checking In: The Dictionary Of Dining -- Learning Restaurant Speak (Part II)
• Postcards From London
 
Insider Report: Columbus, OH (Part II) 
From Nancy Dunnan: Across The River From Manhattan -- Jersey City Rental Apartments 
Back Talk: Boston's Airport Water Taxi 

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March 2010
 
• Know Before You Go: How To Live Like A British Royal -- Palaces Where Commoners Can Sleep
• Special Report: Walk To The Panthιon, The Sorbonne & The Cluny -- A Great Paris Neighborhood
• Checking In: The Dictionary Of Dining -- Learning Restaurant Speak
• Postcard From London: Following Sherlock Holmes Around London
 
Insider Report: Columbus, OH (Part I) 
From Nancy Dunnan: Military Discounts 
Back Talk: Suites Hotel 

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February 2010
 
• Know Before You Go: Doing The Right Thing While Traveling In China
• Special Report: Getting Up To Speed With The New Air Travel Regulations
• Checking In: Sleeping At A Discount -- Rooms That Rate
• Safety Tip: Safety On The Slopes
 
Insider Report:  Beverly Hills, CA (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan: Frank Lloyd Wright Housewalk 
Back Talk: Sell Your Used Travel Guides 

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January 2010
 
• Know Before You Go: A New You For 2010 -- Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
• Special Report: A Recession-Proof Travel Solution -- Free Things To Do In Northern Arizona
• Checking In: Thomas Wolfe (Part III)
• Safety Tip: Car Emergency Kit
 
Insider Report:  Beverly Hills, CA (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Become A Student Again -- The Oxford (UK) Experience
Back Talk:  Readers' Favorite Restaurants in Chelsea, NYC

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December 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Malibu (CA) On A Surfer's Budget -- Ten Free, Or Almost Free, Must-See Places
• Special Report: On Your Own & Loving It! -- Traveling Solo Around The World
• Checking In: Thomas Wolfe & Asheville, NC (Part II)
• Safety Tip: Dealing With Frostbite
 
Insider Report:  St. Augustine, FL (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Charleston In The Footsteps Of Pat Conroy
Back Talk:  Readers' Favorite Restaurants

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November 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Protecting Your Laptop & Your Files
• Special Report: Riding The Rails Across North America -- The US, Canada & Mexico
• Checking In: Thomas Wolfe & Asheville, NC (Part I)
• Safety Tip: Avoiding The Flu
 
Insider Report:  St. Augustine, FL (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Damaged Luggage
Back Talk:  Readers' Favorite Restaurants
Web Site:  www.FindAGrave.com

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October 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Credit & Debit Card Travel Tips
• Special Report: From Traditional To Trendy -- Ten Places To Celebrate The Holidays
• Checking In: Negotiating The Hotel Scene (Part 2)
• Safety Tip: Car & Safety Seats
 
Insider Report:  Sharpsburg, Maryland
From Nancy Dunnan:  Kids Dine Free
Back Talk:  Safety Tips
Web Site:  www.gozaic.com

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September 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: A New Type Of Trip Protection -- Recession-Proof Your Travel
• Special Report: Celebrate A Traditional Thanksgiving At Historic Getaways
• Checking In: Negotiating The Hotel Scene
• Safety Tip: Older Drivers & Meds
 
Insider Report:  Bath, England
From Nancy Dunnan:  Learning Vacations
Back Talk:  Top New York Greek Restaurants
Web Site:  TVTrip.com

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August 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Six Wallet-Friendly Hotels In Paris
• Special Report: Athens -- The New Acropolis Museum; Plus Rooms & Restaurants With A View
• Checking In: Three London Hotels
• Safety Tip: When Lightning Strikes
 
Insider Report:  Niagara Falls, American Side
From Nancy Dunnan:  Farm Vacations
Back Talk:  Five Must-Pack Items

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July 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Amusement Park Savings Tips
• Special Report: Europe's Seven Best Castles -- Follow Royal Footsteps, Then Lunch Nearby (Part II)
• Checking In: Hotel Discounts in Brussels, Chicago, CT
• Safety Tip: Swimming Precautions
• Special Report: Celebrate The End Of The Berlin Wall
 
Insider Report:  Philadelphia (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan:  San Francisco -- Harvey Milk Tours
Back Talk:  The Perfect Family Camp

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June 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Cruising Smart -- 10 Tips For Smooth Sailing
• Special Report: Europe's Seven Best Castles -- Follow Royal Footsteps, Then Lunch Nearby (Part I)
• Safety Tip: Protection From The Sun
 
Insider Report:  Philadelphia (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Obama’s Hyde Park (Chicago)
Back Talk:  A Great Philadelphia Restaurant

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May 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Ten Tips For High Flyers -- Landing A Low Airfare
• Special Report: A Secret Garden -- The New & The Old New Orleans
• Checking In: Solving Airport Frenzy
• Safety Tip: Drowsy Driving
 
Insider Report:  Acapulco (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Picking The Right Cruise
Back Talk:  Two Florida Restaurants
Web Site:  Free WiFi Spots

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April 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Miami’s Latin Beat At The Table -- Little Havana’s Six Top Restaurants
• Special Report: London Culture On The Cheap -- 22 Free Attractions & Where To Lunch Nearby (Part Two)
• Checking In: Filling Up Down Time
• Safety Tip: Don’t Hit Bambi
 
Insider Report:  Acapulco (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Cruising From Home
Back Talk:  Ingenious Packing Tips
Web Site:  TimeAndDate.com

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March 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: The Little (& Big) Trains That Can -- Seven Great Rail Journeys All Around The World
• Special Report: London Culture On The Cheap -- 22 Free Attractions & Where To Lunch Nearby
• Checking In: Brussels, Belgium (Part II)
• Safety Tip: Preventing Blood Clots
 
Insider Report:   Seaside (FL)
From Nancy Dunnan:   Recession-Proof Travel
Back Talk:   A Connecticut Inn
Web Site:  Trippish.com

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February 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Dining Almost On The Cheap -- London’s Top Ten Elegant Ethnic Restaurants
• Special Report: Surviving an Airline Crash -- Twenty Life-Saving Tips
• Checking In: Brussels, Belgium
• Safety Tip: Conquering “Sitting Disease”
 
Insider Report:   Gettysburg PA (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan:   Summer School At Yellowstone National Park
Back Talk:   Dining At A Times Square Hotel
Web Site:  Free Public Domain Audio Books

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January 2009
 
• Know Before You Go: Become A Student Again, No Tests, No Papers -- The Oxford (UK) Experience
• Special Report: Handling Crime & Civil Unrest
• Checking In: Lewisburg (WV)
• Safety Tip: Frequent Travelers & The Flu
 
Insider Report:  Gettysburg PA (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Lincoln Exhibit @ The Library Of Congress
Back Talk:  Golfing In St. Augustine

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December 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Don’t Wave Goodbye To Your Vacation -- Making The Economy A Plus (Part II)
• Special Report: Four Unusual Reasons To Go To Portugal
• Checking In: The Greenbrier (WV)
• Safety Tip: Skiing
 
Insider Report:  Madrid (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Royal Oak Foundation

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November 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Don’t Wave Goodbye To Your Vacation -- Making The Economy A Plus
• Special Report: Walk To The Pantheon, The Sorbonne & The Cluny -- A Great Paris Neighborhood
• Checking In: In Georgia O’Keeffe’s Footsteps
• Safety Tip: Pets In Cars
 
Insider Report:  Madrid (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Civil War Sites & More
Back Talk:  An Insider's Take On Savannah
Web Site:  Get Free Translations

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October 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: 12 Credit & Debit Card Travel Tips
• Special Report: Sublime Seclusion -- Tybee Island, Georgia
• Checking In: Famous Food, People, Places
• Safety Tip: The Ultimate T/S Safety Kit
• Pull-Out Guide: Holiday Celebrations
 
Insider Report:  Reykjavik (Part II)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Club Quarters Hotels
Back Talk:  Travel With Doubles

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September 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Historic Getaways -- Celebrate A Traditional Thanksgiving
• Special Report: Fascinating Don’t Miss Day Trips Just Outside Paris
• Checking In: The Best Of Toronto (Part II)
• Safety Tip: Smart Driving Moves
 
Insider Report:  Reykjavik (Part I)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Credit & Debit Card Tips
Back Talk:  Riding The Bolt Bus

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August 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Beverly Hills -- Beyond The Rich & Famous
• Special Report: Luxembourg On Foot
• Checking In: Toronto’s Great Hotels
• Safety Tip: Roller Coaster Precautions
 
Insider Report:  Tallahassee (FL) Part II
From Nancy Dunnan:  Scholarly Walking Tours
Back Talk:  Advice From Internet-Savvy Readers
Web Site:  iExplore.com

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July 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Stay Green & Save Green Coast-To-Coast -- Green Hotels Under $200 (Part II)
• Special Report: Conserve Our Wildlife & Your Money -- The National Wildlife Refuge System
• Checking In: Greyhound -- NYC To Toronto
• Safety Tip: Beach Precautions
• Pull-Out Guide: Saving At The Gas Pump
 
Insider Report:  Tallahassee (FL) Part I
From Nancy Dunnan:  Riding The MegaBus
Back Talk:  Touring FDR’s Hyde Park Estate

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June 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Stay Green & Save Green Coast-To-Coast -- Green Hotels Under $200 (Part I)
• Special Report: Beyond Madrid, Seville & The Costa Del Sol -- Extremadura: Spain Unspoiled
• Checking In: Packing For Men
• Safety Tip: Dealing With Strokes
• Pull-Out Guide: Vacations Under $800
 
Insider Report:  England's Wool Towns
From Nancy Dunnan:  Items To Leave At Home
Back Talk:  Best Of Barcelona
Web Site:  Medicine Net

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May 2008
 
• Summer Fun Near Home: Five All-Inclusive Summer Vacations For Travelers Of A Certain Age
• Special Report: The Miracles Of The Bush -- The TravelSmart Safari Guide
• Checking In: The Best Of Santa Fe (Part 2)
• Safety Tip: Advice For Motorcyclists
• Pull-Out Guide: Amusement Park Guide
 
Insider Report:  Sarasota (FL) Part 2
From Nancy Dunnan:  More Legroom In The Air
Back Talk:  Airport Resorts For Pets

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April 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Hotel Safety Tips Beyond Locking Your Door
• Special Report: Seven Ways To Vacation Close To Home -- All Under $1,550
• Checking In: The Best Of Santa Fe
• Safety Tip: Dealing with Phony Cops
• Pull-Out Guide: Hudson River Valley B&Bs Part 2
 
Insider Report:  Sarasota (FL) Part 1
From Nancy Dunnan:  National Trust Study Tours
Back Talk:  New London Flights = Lower Prices
Web Site:  The New Seven Wonders Of The World

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March 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Tour Togetherness -- Ten Guidelines For Smart Couples
• Special Report: Vacation North Of The Border -- Canada's National Parks & Historic Sites
• Checking In: The Best Of San Francisco
• Safety Tip: Recognizing & Treating Rabies
• Pull-Out Guide: Hudson River Valley B&Bs
 
Insider Report:  New Haven (CT) Part 2
From Nancy Dunnan:  NY's Hudson River Valley
Back Talk:  Two Must Pack Items

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February 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: How The Dot Coms Really Work -- Finding A Hotel Room
• Special Report: Belugas, Baleens & Bowheads -- Whale Watching
• Checking In: Crossing America By Rail (Part 2)
• Safety Tip: Winter Driving Tips
 
Insider Report:  New Haven (CT) Part 1
From Nancy Dunnan:  Following Nicholas Cage
Back Talk:  Selecting The Right Cruise

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January 2008
 
• Know Before You Go: Protecting Your Money -- Cleaning Out Your Wallet
• Special Report: Piers, Palm Trees & Pelicans -- Ft Lauderdale's Small Hotels
• Checking In: Crossing America By Rail (Part 1)
• Safety Tip: Dealing With Frostbite
• Pull-Out Guide: New Year's Resolutions
 
Insider Report:  Verona, Italy
From Nancy Dunnan:  Skiing For Seniors
Back Talk:  New York City's Pod Hotel

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December 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Getting A Good Night's Sleep -- Finding A Quiet Hotel Room
• Special Report: Summer School In England -- The Oxford Experience
• Checking In: Williamsport, PA
• Safety Tip: Preventing Blood Clots
 
Insider Report:  Redondo Beach, CA
From Nancy Dunnan:  Great USA Vacations
Back Talk:  Keeping Medications Cool On The Road
Web Site:  Traffic.com

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November 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Don't Derail Your Trip -- Dealing With The Weak Dollar
• Special Report: Who Needs Skis Or Snow -- Switzerland For The Non-Skier
• Pull-Out Guide: Sharp Knife & Fork Tips -- Negotiating The Restaurant Scene
 
Insider Report:  Santa Monica
From Nancy Dunnan:  Beyond The Casino -- Monaco, A Cultural Destination
Back Talk:  Picking the Right Spa
Web Site:  Visit London

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August 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Group Leader Discounts -- Traveling With Family & Friends
• Special Report: A Mediterranean Island For Everyone
• Pull-Out Guide: 7 Car-Free Summer & Fall Vacations
 
Insider Report:  Santiago, Chile
From Nancy Dunnan:  Unique Vacation Cottages
Back Talk:  AAA Benefits -- Even For Non-Drivers
Web Site:  Miz Pee -- For People Who've Got To Go When They're On The Go

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July 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Help Keep The Boat Afloat -- 25 Ways to Cut Calories On A Cruise
• Special Report: Mountains, Mines & Monuments -- Beyond Phoenix, The Apache Trail
• Pull-Out Guide: 13 Car-Free B&Bs & Inns
 
Insider Report:  Turin, Italy
From Nancy Dunnan:  Kids Working At Hotels
Back Talk:  Hotel Gem In NYC's Theater District
Web Site:  Home & Pet Sitters

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June 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Flying With Bunny, Fido & Kitty -- Pets On Planes
• Special Report: In the Loyalist Province -- Canada's Lovely Fundy Coast Road
• Pull-Out Guide: 25 Ways To Save Money At The Pump
 
Insider Report:  Asheville, NC
From Nancy Dunnan:  Visiting The National Zoo
Back Talk:  Spring Housecleaning 101
Web Site:  Travel Info Phone Number 511

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May 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Cruise Ship Safety -- 9 Protective Tips
• Special Report: Air Travel With Kids, Made Simple(r)
• Pull-Out Guide: 15 Historic American Getaways
 
Insider Report:  Nashville
From Nancy Dunnan:  Being A Park Volunteer
Back Talk:  New Way To Hail A Taxi
Web Site:  Travel Medicine

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April 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: Renting A Car -- 12 Ways To Beat The System
• Special Report: Boosting Your Hotel Comfort Level
• Pull-Out Guide: America's Landmark Green Libraries
 
Insider Report:  Seville, Spain (Part 2)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Selecting A B&B
Back Talk:  Kudos For Caravan Tours

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March 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: A Frequent-Flier Miles Update
• Special Report: Cruising In Northern Canada -- An Arctic Expedition
• Pull-Out Guide: Hotels With Starring Roles In Movies
 
Insider Report:  Seville, Spain (Part 1)
From Nancy Dunnan:  Tours For Women Only
Back Talk:  Complaining Effectively
Web Site:  Virtual Tourist

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February 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: 10 Tips When Visiting Japan
• Special Report: Keeping Safe -- Handling Crime & Civil Unrest
• Pull-Out Guide: 17 Tips For Packing Smart
 
Insider Report:  Grand Rapids
From Nancy Dunnan:  On-the-go Grandparents
Back Talk:  Hotel Bargain Outside Manhattan
Web Site:  Travelers Aid International

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January 2007
 
• Know Before You Go: The Nitty Gritty About Restaurant Ratings -- The Michelin Red Guides
• Special Report: Plotting Public Transit -- Getting Around New York City
• Pull-Out Guide: A New You For 2007 -- Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
 
Insider Report:  Charleston
Back Talk:  Slashing Hotel Costs
Web Site:  Portals To The World

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December 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: An Almost Hassle-Free Flight -- 10 Tips For Taking To The Skies
• Special Report: 9 Money-Saving Winners -- London On The Cheap
• Pull-Out Guide: Top Florida Gardens
 
Insider Report:  Hamilton, Bermuda, Part 2
Back Talk:  Left Bank Paris Hotel
Web Site:  BnB Finder

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November 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: Ship Your Luggage In Advance -- Baggage Delivery Services
• Special Report: Zuoz -- The Perfect Alpine Village
• Pull-Out Guide: UK & Ireland -- 10 Cheap Sleeps
 
Insider Report:  Hamilton, Bermuda, Part 1
Back Talk:  A Hotel With Free Cocktails & Breakfast
Web Site:  Google Earth

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October 2006
 
• Investigative Report: Paying For Pillows & Perrier -- Hotel Extras Going Up
• Special Report: Germany's Top 10 Automobile Museums
• Pull-Out Guide: 10 Places To Enjoy The Holidays
 
Insider Report:  Williamsburg, VA
Back Talk:  Paris Bargains -- Hotel & Restaurant
Web Site:  US Customs

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September 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: Keeping Safe -- Handling Crime & Civil Unrest
• Special Report: Quiet Dining -- The Ten Best San Francisco Restaurants
• Pull-Out Guide: Vegas -- Not Just Casinos
 
Insider Report:  Northampton, Massachusetts
Back Talk:  Rome Hotel -- Like A Private Apartment

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August 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: Photos, Film, Cameras, Action -- How Safe Are Your Pictures?
• Special Report: Feeding Frenzy In Sin City -- Leading Las Vegas Restaurants
• Pull-Out Guide: Historic Pubs & Bars
 
Insider Report:  Funchal, Madeira
Back Talk:  New Orleans B&B: The Chimes

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July 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: A Passport In Two Weeks Or Less
• Special Report: River Time -- Cruising Through America
• Sliding Into North Korea
• Pull-Out Guide: 25 Things To Do While Riding The Rails, Flying The Skies, Navigating The Highways
 
Insider Report:  Kyoto, Japan
Back Talk:  Label Your Bags!

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June 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: Reading The Fine Print -- Ten Tips For Picking The Right Trip
• Special Report: Visit The Land Of Oscar -- Great Movie Tours
• 14 New York City Hotels With Pools
• Pull-Out Guide: Cracking The Da Vinci Code
 
Insider Report:  Taos, NM
Back Talk:  Great Find -- Miami Beach Hotel: $129+
Website:  Amtrak.com Route Atlas

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May 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: Tornado Watch
• Special Report: Quiet Dining -- The Ten Best Los Angeles Restaurants
• Posadas del Inca: The Affordable Peru
• Pull-Out Guide: 25 Ways To Save At The Pump
 
Insider Report:  Venice, Italy
Back Talk:  Bereavement Fares
Website:  AirportGyms.com

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April 2006
 
• Know Before You Go: 12 Tips For Smooth Group Cruising
• Safety Tip: Petting Zoos & Farms
• A Hands-On Look At History: Civil War Tours
• 15 New Landmark American Libraries
• From Nancy: Saving Money On Hotels By Housesitting
 
Insider Report:  Leipzig, Germany
Back Talk:  Knocking Out A Cold

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March 2006
 
• Investigative Report: 15 TravelSmart Protective Tips
• A Dutch Treat: Celebrating Rembrandt's 400th Birthday
• A Hands-On Look At History: Civil War Tours
• Florida: 15 Unique Places
 
Insider Report:  Oxford, Mississippi
Back Talk:  Paying Bills While Traveling
Website:  MileMaven.com covers Frequent Flyer Programs

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February 2006
 
• Investigative Report: Protecting Your Money
• Going Botanical In Bavaria & Beyond: Germany's Palaces, Castles & Gardens
• Paris: Da Vinci Code Tours Plus Four Inexpensive Restaurants
• Las Vegas: Top Ten Fun Things You Can Enjoy For Free
 
Insider Report:  La Paz, Mexico
Back Talk:  The Carleton Of Oak Park (IL) Hotel
Website:  PGAprofessional.com

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January 2006
 
• Know Your Rights: If You're Bumped From A Flight
• Party Time In Salzburg & Vienna: Mozart's 250th Birthday
• For Movie Lovers: Film Festivals In Fabulous Places
• Keeping Your New Year's Resolutions
 
Insider Report:  Munich
Back Talk:  Arizona's La Posada Hotel
Website:  Four Restaurant Reservation Sites

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December 2005
 
• Hit The Ground Running With A Local: The Greeter Programs
• Know Before You Go: Up & Down Time At The Airport
• Special Report: Ben Franklin's Big 300th Birthday Party In Philadelphia
• Grown-Up Skiing
 
Insider Report:  Bruges
Back Talk:  The Elkhorn Ranch
Website:  National & State Parks

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November 2005
 
• Pull-Out Guide: 13 Leading Historic Buildings
• Know Before You Go: 11 Tips For Safe Travel
• Special Report: The Other Portugal -- The Affordable & Accessible Azores
• Saving Versailles & The Louvre
 
Insider Report:  Istanbul
Back Talk:  Reynolds Tavern in Annapolis
Website:  US State Department Travel Site

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October 2005
 
• Tips From A Pro: When An Airline Goes On Strike
• The Illinois Trail: In The Footsteps Of Lincoln & Reagan (Part 2)
• Aircraft Carriers Open To The Public
• Farm Vacations
 
Insider Report:  St. Petersburg, Russia
Back Talk:  Florida State Park Cabins
Website:  VisitLondon.com

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September 2005
 
• Student-Faculty Travel Card: Emergency Coverage, Discounts & Deals...
• The Illinois Trail: In The Footsteps Of Lincoln & Reagan (Part 1)
• Top 10 Florida Museums
• Farm Vacations
 
Insider Report:  Moscow
Back Talk:  Sleeping In The Grand Canyon
Website:  Saving on Gas

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August 2005
 
• Airline Baggage Restrictions
• In The Steps Of Cervantes: Don Quixote's Trail Through La Mancha
• London's Other Airports
• 10 Sailing Tips From An Old Salt
 
Insider Report:  Boise
Back Talk:  Ash Lawn -- James Monroe's Home
Website:  Vegetarian Dining On The Road

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July 2005
 
• Protecting Your Debit Card
• St. Barts: French Flavor Under The West Indies Sun
• Yellow Fever
• 12 Steps To Avoid Jetlag
 
Insider Report:  St. Paul, Part 2
Back Talk:  A French Inn 150 Miles From Paris
Website:  TravelForKids.com

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June 2005
 
• World-Famous Caves Open To The Public
• Visiting Our Presidents: 6 Virginia Day Trips For Families
• Shelter Island, NY
• Negotiating The Restaurant Scene
 
Insider Report:  St. Paul, Part 1
Back Talk:  Chasing Airline Meals
Website:  GORP

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May 2005
 
• Car, Camper & Caravan Trips
• Time To Party In Denmark: Hans Christian Andersen Is 200
• Communities That Preserve Their History: America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations
• Sanibel & Captiva
 
Insider Report:  Flagstaff
Back Talk:  Packing & Protective Travel Tips
Website:  Audubon Society

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April 2005
 
• The Rangers' Favorites "Top Ten "Secret Places" In Our Country's National Parks
• Ten Boston Restaurants For Quiet Dining
• Packing Tips For Women
• 15 Landmark American Libraries
 
Insider Report:  London, Part 2
Back Talk:  Additions To Our First-Aid Kit
Website:  Learning Languages

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March 2005
 
• Know Before You Go: Keeping Your Cool At The Airport
• Safety Tip: Norovirus Is Back
• Follow In The Steps Of Cinderella: Grimm Is Grand On Germany's Fairy Tale Road
• The Declining Dollar: Coping Strategies From A Pro
 
Insider Report:  London, Part I
Back Talk:  A Jerusalem B&B: $50/night
Website:  Travel Medicine, Inc.

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February 2005
 
• Tour Togetherness: Ten Do's & Don'ts For Couples
• Safety Tip: 7 Steps To Take Before Leaving Home
• Beyond London With Kids: Top Ten Fun Places To Visit In England
• Riding The Rails: An Amtrak Update
 
Insider Report:  Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Back Talk:  London Hotel With Many Extras
Website:  Most Literate U.S. Cities

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January 2005
 
• Puerto Rico For The Physically & Not So Physically Challenged...
• Island Of The Month: Leros, An Undiscovered Greek Paradise
• Kids & Seniors Given A Tough Time Renting A Car Abroad
• Safety Tip: TravelSmart's Ultimate First-Aid Kit
 
Insider Report:  Riga, Latvia
Back Talk:  Flat Biking Trails
Website:  Most Endangered Historic Places

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December 2004
 
• US Battleship Memorials
• Safety Tip: Malaria Watch
• Connecting With Airlines & The Internet
• Sending Luggage in Advance
 
Insider Report:  Pittsburgh, PA
Back Talk:  Traveling With Meds
Website:  Cool Quiz

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November 2004
 
• Preventing Blood Clots
• Asian Cuisine In Los Angeles
• America's Most Expensive Hotels
• Travel Briefs From Abroad
 
Insider Report:  Cambridge, Part 2
Back Talk:  Manhattan Hotel Suite: $195
Website:  RefDesk

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October 2004
 
• Six Ways To Celebrate The Holidays
• Ten Time Honored Rental Strategies
• The Best Of The Loire Valley
• Travel Briefs From Abroad
 
Insider Report:  Cambridge, Part 1
Back Talk:  Unusual Things To Pack
Website:  RoadTrip America

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September 2004
 
• Special Supplement: Getting Around London By London Transport
• Sailing In The Greek Islands
• Safety: What to Leave In Your Wallet
• Island Of The Month: Water Island
 
Insider Report:  Los Angeles
Safety Tip:  Handling Allergies On The Road
Website:  National Geographic Maps

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August 2004
 
• Asian Cuisine In Boston's Chinatown
• Travel Discounts For Seniors
• Go Germany: Dusseldorf, Cologne, Frankfurt
• Presidential Gravesites
 
Insider Report:  Sarasota
Website:  Camping and Campground Reservations

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July 2004
 
• Seventh Heaven In Paris
• America's Best Preserved Places
• Volunteer Vacations
• Living History Museums
 
Insider Report:  Valencia
Safety Tip:  Tornado Watch
Website:  Monasteries Of Italy

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June 2004
 
• An English Literary Pilgrimage
• America Celebrates A Generation
• Amusement Park Survival Guide
 
Insider Report:  Taos
Safety Tip:  Unsafe National Parks
Website:  www.50states.com

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May 2004
 
• Tips for Travelling With Your Pet
• Literary Tour Of Ireland
• Special Supplement: 25 Ways Of Saving At The Pump
 
Insider Report:  Grand Rapids
Healthy Traveling:  What To Wear In The Air
Website:  The National Register Of Historic Places

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April 2004
 
• Hiking With Small Children
• Special Supplement: The Decline Of The Dollar
• Switzerland: In The Footsteps Of William Tell
• From Nancy Dunnan: Famous Halls Of Fame
 
Insider Report:  St. Louis
Website:  Recreation.gov: Out-door Activities On US Government Land

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March 2004
 
• US Military Museums Part 2
• Biking With Small Children
• St Croix Island, Maine
• Satellite Phone Service
 
Insider Report:  Richmond
Safety Tip:  Keeping Biting Bugs At Bay
Website:  www.PlacesOnLine.org

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February 2004
 
• US Military Museum Part 1
• Surviving The Airport
• Small Safe US Cities
• Cancun
 
Insider Report:  Adelaide
Website:  www.MysteriousPlaces.com

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January 2004
 
• Ski Savings Tips
• Wines That Travel
• Freebies To Send For
 
Insider Report:  Fredericton
Safety Tip:  Protecting Your Car From Thieves
Website:  www.PetsWelcome.com

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December 2003
 
• Car Rentals for Disabled Drivers
• Caribbean Contraband
• Garden Tours Around the World
• Puerto Rico's Paradores
 
Insider Report:  Quebec City, Part 2
Safety Tip:  Traveling with your Meds
Website:  Off-The-Beaten Path Places

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November 2003
 
• Extended Stay Hotels
• Tour Companies Designed for Seniors
• Traveling Healthy: 8 Steps to take
• When Tour Operators Fail
 
Insider Report:  Quebec City, Part 1
Island of the Month:  Grenada
Website:  JohnnyJet Travel Encyclopedia

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October 2003
 
• Airport Hotels with Free Parking
• B&Bs Near Paris Airports
• Citrus County (FL)
• Items That Fly & Items That Don't Fly
• San Francisco/Los Angeles Bus
 
Insider Report:  Philadelphia, Part 2
Safety Tip:  Cruise Ship Sanitation
Website:  Airline Safety

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September 2003
 
• Coping with Back Pain on the Road
• Low-Fare American Airlines
• Older Drivers Behind the Wheel
 
Insider Report:  Philadelphia, Part 1
Island of the Month:  The Falklands
Safety Tip:  West Nile Virus
Website:  Airline Seats, Finding the Best

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August 2003
 
• Alternative American Airports
• Maneuvering Through Airport Hassles
• Volunteer Vacations
 
Insider Report:  Seattle, Part 2
Island of the Month:  Curacao
Safety Tip:  Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
Website:  Online Maps

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July 2003
 
• Historic, All-American Destinations, Part 2
• Learn to Paint Vacations
• Theme Park Survival Guide
• Yellowstone for the Family
 
Insider Report:  Seattle, Part 1
Safety Tip:  When Lightning Strikes
Website:  Assignment Editor

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June 2003
 
• Emergency Cell Phone Numbers
• Family-Friendly London Hotels
• Historic All-American Destinations, Part 1
• Home Exchanges
• London with Kids
• Military Personnel Vacations
 
Insider Report:  Antwerp
Safety Tip:  SARS & Beyond
Website:  Phony Email Debunked

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May 2003
 
• America's Canal Vacations
• Beating the High Cost of Gasoline
• Gasoline Rebate Cards
• In-Hotel-Room Exercises; Keeping Fit
• Learning Cruises
 
Insider Report:  Liverpool
Safety Tip:  Blood Clots in the Air
Website:  Using a Compass

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April 2003
 
• Environmentally Friendly Vehicles
• Lackawanna Coal Mine
• St. Petersburg (FL) B&Bs
• VIP Airline Clubs
 
Insider Report:  Amsterdam
Safety Tip:  Pickpocket Protection
Website:  Folk Dancing Around the Country

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March 2003
 
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Laura Ingalls Wilder Literary Trail
• Out-Of-The-Box Summer Vacations
• Summer Camps for Adults
• When You Cancel a Trip
 
Insider Report:  Buenos Aires
Safety Tip:  Spiders, Snakes & Scorpions
Website:  Currency Conversion

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February 2003
 
• Airline Rules on Tickets
• British Orient Express Train Tours
• Customs Exemptions Updated
• New Bus Service: Washington, NY, Boston
• Tax Credit for Learning Vacations
 
Insider Report:  Big Bear Lake
Safety Tip:  Terrorists and Radicals
Website:  The Weather

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January 2003
 
• Beginning Skiing for Children
• Norwalk-like Virus
• Travel Scams: How to Avoid Them
• World's Most Romantic Restaurants
 
Insider Report:  Chattanooga
Safety Tip:  Roadside Emergencies
Website:  Bird Watching & Star Gazing

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November 2002
 
• Historic Hotels of America: New Members
• Ice Fishing for the Family
• Learning Vacations in Ireland
• Motorcycling Across America
• Traveling with Binoculars
 
Insider Report:  Havana

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October 2002
 
• Airline Food: Bring Your Own
• Cemeteries of the Rich & Famous
• Finding Your Ancestral Roots
• Scottsdale's Golf Schools
• Small Inns and B&Bs: Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Francisco
 
Insider Report:  Mobile
Website:  Doctors Specializing in Tropical Medicine

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September 2002
 
• Gentlemen's Guide to Packing
• Lewis & Clark Expedition
• Navigating Aiport Security
• Pico Bonito, Honduras
• Shoppers compensating Use Tax
• When Children Fly Alone
 
Insider Report:  Helsinki
Website:  Haunted B&Bs

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August 2002
 
• Cheap European Airlines
• Cooperstown, NY
• Items Forbidden on Planes
• Train to the Plane in U.S. Cities
 
Insider Report:  Edinburgh
Safety Tip: Shark Protection
Website:  State Fall Foliage Information

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July 2002
 
• Busing Around Europe on the Cheap
• Camera Film & Security Screening
• Romania's Black Sea Coast
• Testing Your Tires: Safe Summer Driving
• Traveling Safe: Tips from a Security Expert
• Two Nation Vacation: Maine & Nova Scotia
 
Insider Report:  Bucharest, Part 2
Website:  B&B Frequent Stay Programs

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June 2002
 
• Beyond Disney: Top 10 Theme Parks
• Cellphone Companies for Foreign Travel
• Cheap East in Paris
• London Theatre: Buying Tickets
• Saving Money on Cruises
• Taking Kids to Baseball Games
 
Insider Report:  Bucharest, Part 1
Website:  Festivals Around the World

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May 2002
 
• Batter Up! Ten Baseball Parks
• Buying Travel Online: Protective Tips
• Credit Card Protection
• Small Inns and B&Bs: Mendocino, NYC, Nova Scotia, California
• Swimming with the Dolphins
• U.S. Halls of Fame
 
Insider Report:  Dublin
Safety Tip:  Scuba Diving
Website:  Learning a Foreign Language

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April 2002
 
• Louisiana Plantation Country
• 10 Out-Of-The-Box Vacations
• Renting a Horse
• Small Inns and B&Bs: Brattleboro, Hilton Head, Philly, Taos, Portland
• Women Only Tours
 
Insider Report:  Montreal, Part 2
Safety Tip:  Safeguarding Your Wallet
Website:  Train Tours & Trips

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March 2002
 
• Battlefield & Military Historic Tours
• Camping & Golfing in our National Parks
• Fly Luggage-Free
• NASCAR Tracks: Nearby Hotels & Restaurants, Part 2
• Small Inns and B&Bs: Boston, Columbus (OH), Pebble Beach
• 25 Things To Do While Riding the Rails or the Bus
 
Insider Report:  Montreal, Part 1
Website:  Travel Discounts for Students

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February 2002
 
• Abigal & John Adams Historic Sites
• Checking up on Tour Operators
• 8 Free London Museums
• Sailing through Airport Security
• Forbidden Carry-on Items
• NASCAR Tracks: Nearby Hotels & Restaurants, Part 1
• Small Inns and B&Bs: Boston, LA, Seattle, Wichita
 
Insider Report:  Dresden
Safety Tip:  Escaping from a Sinking Car Website:  U.S. Gardens

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January 2002
 
• Beyond New Orleans: St. Tammany Parish
• Getting Rid of Unused Foreign Coins
• National Parks in Winter
• 10 Steps for Successful Airline Upgrading
• 12 U.S. Spiritual Retreats
 
Insider Report:  Strasbourg
Website:  Baseball Spring Training Camps

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