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Trip Ideas

Seven Stunning Hideaways

Psst…! These secluded North American properties, surrounded by spectacular landscapes, are the perfect antidote for the busy workweek.

Top Stories

The Cinematic Side of NYC

Each of these fun half-day itineraries captures the spirit and subculture of a favorite movie set in the Big Apple: The Devil Wears Prada, You've Got Mail, West Side Story, The Godfather, and Working Girl.

Dream Trips 2009

Yes, even in these scary economic times, you can still take a big-deal trip. Let us show you how to follow your fancy, spend less—and sacrifice nothing.

10 Engaging Spots for Popping the Question

We can't guarantee that proposing marriage at one of these memorable sites will get you a yes, but it definitely couldn't hurt.

Road Trips

National Parks (Minus the Crowds)

Our most protected lands—and the dramatic drives that give access to them—are all too often conga lines of taillights and tourists. These four itineraries revive the majesty.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Long Weekends

Luxury for Less in Las Vegas

We sent our writer on a mission to see just how low some of the world's most over-the-top hotels would go. Turns out that, with a little ingenuity, these days you can get it all for the price of taking your family to the movies.

Adventure

All New Summer Thrills!

Face off with a giant croc! Ride the world's fastest coaster! And seven more of the season's greatest adventures.

National Parks

Beat the Crowds in July/August

Instead of Yellowstone, try California's often overlooked Lassen Volcanic Park, or the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado, bursting with wildflowers.

Family Travel

Zoo Babies 2009

Meet panda Xi Lan, voted cutest in our poll, plus Miles, a giraffe who wants to be like his big sis, and more aww-inspiring newcomers. Browse the babies, and add your photos and videos from zoos nationwide.

Wine

The Toast of Argentina

Surrounded by the towering Andes, the Mendoza province has emerged as a world-class—but astonishingly affordable—wine destination. And did we mention the impromptu tangoing in the streets?

Solo Travel