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Oyster

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13 Stunning Health and Wellness Retreats (PHOTOS)

Oyster | June 18, 2013 | Travel
For many of us, long days at the office, stress, and errands can get in the way of a healthy lifestyle. So we often look at our vacations not as a chance for a calorie binge (well, not always), but as a chance to hit the reset button and get back to our exercise and fitness regimens.
Edward Schneider

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London Restaurant Notes: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, The Clove Club and Green Man & French Horn

Edward Schneider | June 18, 2013 | Travel
The cooking at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is so modern and fresh that links to the medieval or Victorian or WWII-era sources are hardly to be detected. Take that Meat Fruit, which seems to have become the restaurant's signature dish.
U.S. News Travel

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Best Places to Glamp

U.S. News Travel | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Are you fond of the great outdoors ... minus the mosquitoes, the dirt and the whole sleeping bag situation? If so, you might be more of a "glamper" than a camper. Leave your sleeping bag and your tent at home, and get ready not to rough it in the great outdoors.
Rick Steves

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Salema -- My Favorite Stretch of Portugal's Algarve

Rick Steves | June 18, 2013 | Travel
My favorite town in Algarve (southern Portugal) remains Salema. In June it's lively, warm and a great place to relax. While economic hard times seem to be hitting both Spain and Portugal very hard, Salema remains a delightful stop on any Iberian itinerary.
MiniTime

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City Bike-Share Programs Are on a Roll

MiniTime | June 18, 2013 | Travel
For visiting families with teens, bike-share programs offer a fun, affordable way to explore part of city. Don't want to deal with traffic? There are plenty of bike stations near parks and other car-free areas. Here's the lowdown on some of the biggest bike-share programs in the country.
Collette DeBenedetto

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10 Ways to Stay in Shape While Traveling

Collette DeBenedetto | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Travel is about going outside your comfort zones, meeting new people, learning things about yourself, experiencing new adventures, and truly living. So on your next journey, create your own endorphin high and enjoy coming home with tons of memories and a whittled waistline.
Amanda Saunders

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Tourist Trap or Renowned Attraction? Travel Enthusiast Pat Croce Deciphers the Two

Amanda Saunders | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Summer is here, school is out, and if you're like a lot of families, that means a road trip or a short flight to the beach. But admit it; you've been sucked into those tourist traps before. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum owner Pat Croce shares his tips for choosing a memorable retreat.
Ashley Mateo

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Conquering the Mountain: Surviving Machu Picchu

Ashley Mateo | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Even New York City can feel small when you're consumed with the minutiae of your day-to-day. That's why I'm always game for a once-in-a-lifetime activity -- for a minute, when I'm so far from the normalcy of my daily life, I feel like I can do anything.
MiniTime

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Trend Watch: The Rise of Immersive Role-Play Games

MiniTime | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Taking a cue from the enormous popularity of video games, top family travel destinations are offering high-tech interactive gaming experiences that immerse visitors in a storyline. Here are four places your family can experience this growing trend and get in on the game.
KF Seetoh

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Birth and Dearth of Street Food

KF Seetoh | June 18, 2013 | Travel
So we now know there are four types of street food nations and they each come with different views, outlooks, beliefs and aspirations
Erica Firpo

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Back Fom the Biennale, Venice 2013

Erica Firpo | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Venice. Floating city, contemporary art contradiction. The Venice Biennale is a six-month celebration of contemporary art, and in part a celebration of the ancient archipelago that refuses to be defined.
Christine Negroni

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Wildlife From Cape to Cape

Christine Negroni | June 18, 2013 | Travel
We weren't in the Atlantic proper for more than five minutes when I saw a spout of water off in the distance.
Departures Magazine

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Top Stargazing Destinations

Departures Magazine | June 18, 2013 | Travel
Gazing into the night sky, we sense the vastness of the universe and mysteries beyond our comprehension. Stargazing is humbling, endlessly fascinating and hopelessly romantic.
Rick Steves

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Kidnapped and Gagged in Rome--Then Rescued

Rick Steves | June 17, 2013 | Travel
The most horrible thing happened to me while doing my work in Rome. An evil man pretending to be me did all sorts of wicked things. It's a long story...kind of a nightmare. But thankfully, three young and courageous girls -- forces for cuisine justice -- rescued me, and everything...
SmarterTravel

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10 Travel Tips We Never Follow

SmarterTravel | June 17, 2013 | Travel
We give travel advice all the time -- and we hope you follow some of it. But there are plenty of recommendations that we hear all the time but often choose to ignore. Here are 10 tips we disregard when we're on the road.
Travelzoo

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4 Tips for the Best July 4th Travel Deals

Travelzoo | June 17, 2013 | Travel
Summer's here, it's time to celebrate your independence this Fourth of July -- without paying through the nose.
Meg Waite Clayton

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6 Weeks in the English Lakes #2: A Literary Map

Meg Waite Clayton | June 17, 2013 | Travel
If you don't know where the English Lakes are, pull out your trusty map of England and look as far north and west as you can. (Go too far, and you'll end up in Scotland.) To give you an idea of just how beautiful the Lakes are, read this section of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Stephanie Spiro

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After Graduation: Study Broadly and Without Fear

Stephanie Spiro | June 17, 2013 | Travel
If I were to tell graduating students one thing, I would tell them this: the most important lesson I learned this year is that nothing is as scary as it seems. Everything and everywhere is worth exploring. Do what you love.
Megan Snedden

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Australia Hosts Reef Live Event to Showcase Great Barrier Reef

Megan Snedden | June 17, 2013 | Travel
From a café overlooking the Eiffel Tower, a woman in Paris chatted with scientist David Wachenfeld as he scuba dived through Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
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A Vegan's Survival Guide to Travelling in Ireland

Pure Adventures Travel | June 17, 2013 | Travel
Be prepared to compromise, have a back up plan, and remember: not all beer is vegan. Tips for vacationing vegans in Ireland.
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