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Cities of Fashion: London - March 13, 2008 12:15 AM
London has been accused of being a drab city, but for the fashion minded it’s as full of glamour as Milan and Paris. Though London Fashion Week is over, that “Cool Britannia” style lingers on. Learn where to be chic, and how to stay grounded, with this peek at all that’s fashionable in London. -
Cities of Fashion: Milan - March 12, 2008 12:15 AM
According to Travel and Leisure magazine, “fashion is to Milan what religion is to Rome.” That makes Fashion Week something akin to Christmas, Easter and Sunday morning all rolled into one. Celebrate by reviewing the trends and collections that debuted in Milan this year, and get a taste of what life is like in the city year round. (Hint: It involves a fair amount of shopping.) -
Cities of Fashion: Paris - March 11, 2008 12:18 AM
There’s nothing like Paris in the spring, especially if you fancy yourself a fashionista. Even though Fashion Week has come and gone, Parisian style never wanes. Plan a visit to Paris to witness firsthand the history of French fashion houses and all the couture that’s au courant. -
Cities of Fashion: Los Angeles - March 10, 2008 12:15 AM
Los Angeles may take a backseat to its East Coast counterpart when it comes to Fashion Week status (currently on display March 9-13), but L.A.’s flawless movie stars, flashy young designers and chic residents know better. For relaxed but glamorous American style, look no further than the City of Angels. -
Travel Tales: Outdoor Portland, Oregon - February 29, 2008 12:15 AM
Growing up in Portland, Oregon, I developed, among other regional traits, an inexplicable tolerance for wet climates and an appreciation for the natural beauty in the city (although the rarity of that beauty wasn’t apparent until I moved away). And it is the first that leads to the second; as infamous as Portland’s rain is, it is the reason that the city is so decorated with natural greenery, and why there are so many great outdoor things to do and see in the City of Roses. -
Travel Tales: Cape Cod, Massachusetts - February 28, 2008 12:15 AM
I think of Cape Cod as a land of dichotomies: the place where beauty meets adventure. It was the first landing spot of the Pilgrims, but they left for better soil. It’s home to fishing villages, party towns, exquisite beaches, and expensive artwork. A vacation spot that many visit to escape from the world, it’s also the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication. Below are some of the best ways to be enthralled, or just chill, on the Cape. -
Travel Tales: The Florida Keys - February 27, 2008 12:15 AM
Key West may be immortalized in the song, “Margaritaville,” but I was a devotee of the Florida Keys long before I reached the legal drinking age. As a camper at Seacamp, part of the Newfound Harbor Marine Institute on Big Pine Key, I was focused on mastering the techniques behind research dives and tagging sharks, but also managed to discover that Key West hosts a thriving community of artists. In the years that followed, I’ve had a chance to explore the many sides of the Florida Keys. -
Travel Tales: San Francisco - February 26, 2008 12:15 AM
Whenever someone asks me where I'm from, I hesitate before answering. Sure, I spent the majority of my adolescence (fighting over clothes with my sister, breaking my retainer in the blissfully ignorant hope my parents wouldn't make me wear it, and feeling the world had done me wrong) in Connecticut, but like Tony Bennett says, I left my heart in San Francisco. -
Travel Tales: Cold Spring - February 25, 2008 12:15 AM
A travel story about Cold Spring, New York, a sleepy village getaway described from the perspective of a seasoned visitor and Upstate New York resident, including links to tourist attractions, lesser-known spots, unique stores, and more. -
Civil War States: North and South Carolina - February 22, 2008 12:15 AM
More than three million men fought in the Civil War, and more than 620,000 people died because of it. This crisis, said President Abraham Lincoln, gave the nation "a new birth of freedom." -
Civil War States: Maryland - February 21, 2008 12:15 AM
Situated snugly between Pennsylvania and the Virginias, Maryland saw some of the fiercest fighting of the entire Civil War. -
Civil War States: Pennsylvania - February 20, 2008 12:15 AM
One of the best places to find historical reminders in abundance is Pennsylvania. The state was the site of many key developments in the formative years of the United States, and the site of crucial battles during the Civil War. -
Civil War States: Georgia - February 19, 2008 12:15 AM
The State of Georgia was the scene of 27 battles and some of the most dramatic moments of the Civil War. The Georgia landscape is calm now, but still holds poignant reminders of the historic events that took place there almost one and a half centuries ago. -
Civil War States: Virginia - February 18, 2008 12:15 AM
Virginia isn't a terribly large state — just shy of 40,000 square miles in land area—but it's filled with enough Civil War history to give any scholar or history buff enough reading for many years. Thousands of soldiers fought some of the war's bloodiest battles and lost their lives in this state. Today, their efforts have been immortalized in national parks, photographs and firsthand accounts that have been preserved and passed down for decades. -
India - February 15, 2008 12:15 AM
India is so vast it’s actually considered a subcontinent. With 18 major languages, multiple ethnicities, and thousands of years of civilizations, arts, and culture, a person can’t hope to experience and absorb everything in one visit. Thanks to the Internet you don’t need to travel any farther than your computer chair to tour the Taj Mahal, view breathtaking scenery, and connect with other visitors. -
Hawaii - February 14, 2008 02:00 AM
In the winter we pine for the far-off beaches of paradises like the Caribbean and Hawaii. You may be stuck at home or behind a desk, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience a virtual vacation. The best part: no sunscreen required. -
Maldives - February 13, 2008 10:15 AM
Touted as “the last paradise on earth,” the Maldives consists of 1190 coral atolls off the coast of Sumatra in the Indian Ocean. Washed in sunshine, with pristine blue waters, and many varieties of marine life, the Maldives provides welcome relief for the cold-weather blues. -
Mauritius - February 11, 2008 04:00 AM
Mauritius, an island paradise in the Indian ocean, is both a haven for vacationers and unique flora and fauna. -
Fun for Kids: New York’s Brooklyn Children’s Museum - February 08, 2008 12:15 AM
If your kids think a trip to the museum is boring, the Brooklyn Children's Museum will change their minds. Here, the exhibits are meant to be touched and enjoyed as a way to explore the world with both hands. Is there any better way to learn? Read on. -
Fun for Kids: San Antonio and the Alamo - February 07, 2008 12:15 AM
Hearing someone recite the familiar line, "Remember the Alamo" evokes images of Texas and gunfights. Today you can visit the Alamo—both the real site of the famous battle, or the interactive, kid-friendly Web site—along with millions of other. The city of San Antonio offers other unique attractions for kids and families, and all are easy to visit. -
Fun for Kids: The Exploratorium and San Francisco - February 06, 2008 12:15 AM
The Golden Gate Bridge is only one of the notable sights of San Francisco. For visitors or Web searchers with even a small interest in science or the arts, the Exploratorium is a must-visit sight and site. -
Fun for Kids: Houston and NASA’s Johnson Space Center - February 05, 2008 12:15 AM
Exploration and discovery are themes well suited to Houston, Texas. Some of the most intrepid quests for knowledge and resources for the entire country—and even the world—are operated right out of Houston: space exploration, and oil and gas drilling. -
Fun for Kids: San Diego Zoo - February 04, 2008 12:15 AM
Home to nearly 4,000 animals and more than 700,000 exotic plants (some of which are among the rarest species in the world) the San Diego Zoo is a prime spot to learn about nature. What began as a collection of animals left over from an exposition event has ballooned into a well-respected animal sanctuary with an important role in the world's animal conservation movement. -
Greek Islands: Corfu - February 01, 2008 12:15 AM
Over on the opposite side of mainland Greece, the most northwestern Greek island is Corfu: (Kerkyra in Greek) in the Ionian Island chain, and so close to Albania, you almost think you could swim there. -
Greek Islands: Crete - January 31, 2008 12:15 AM
Although the largest of all the Greek islands—it even has its own sea— at just over 3,000 square miles, Crete is still pretty small in relation to its importance in world civilization. Crete, as the center of the Minoan civilization which flourished here beginning about 3,000 BC, could be credited as the birthplace of European civilization. -
Greek Islands: Rhodes - January 30, 2008 12:15 AM
Bye-bye, Cyclades, hello, Dodecanese … Islands that is. Rhodes is the largest of this chain of islands in the eastern Aegean Sea, so close to Turkey it could almost be a condiment. -
Greek Islands: Mykonos - January 29, 2008 12:10 AM
Another of the Cyclades Islands, Mykonos is closer to the mainland than Santorini and even tops that island’s distinction as an über-hot nightlife destination. The cosmopolitan feel is augmented by the island’s renown as a playground for celebrities, who visit or have vacation homes there, as well as the reputation for attracting a hip gay clientele and an abundance of lively bars, restaurants, and clubs.
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Greek Islands: Santorini - January 25, 2008 05:54 PM
We’ll start with Santorini simply because of its spectacular beauty, which also makes it one of the most popular islands. On the southern fringe of the Cyclades Islands, where the Aegean and the Sea of Crete begin to intermingle, Santorini gets its name from 13th century Rome: Saint Irene. But even before then, its beauty was renowned, as one of its earlier names, Kallistē (meaning “most beautiful one”), attests. Another name for Santorini in ancient times was Strogili, which means "rounded" in Greek. Glimpses of the island can be found in the film Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, starring Angelina Jolie.
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The Primary States: Florida - January 18, 2008 02:35 AM
Florida, the nation’s fourth biggest state—16 million residents and rising—relies on tourism, federal space programs, development, and agriculture. With a politically conservative, military-centered panhandle, and a politically mixed peninsula of Latin American immigrants, retirees, über-wealthy socialites, a political consensus is nearly impossible. A key presidential election state, Florida’s primary was recently bumped to the crucial month of January—ensuring that it will remain a state to watch. -
The Primary States: Iowa - January 17, 2008 02:00 AM
Every four years Iowa glows in the national spotlight as the first state to host preliminary candidate voting in the form of the caucus. Iowa claims that 90 percent of its 56,000 square miles is dedicated farmland: It delivers more corn, soybeans, and livestock than any other state. But manufacturing brings in twice its agricultural revenue: In the capital city, Des Moines, a financial and high-tech boom is underway that, along with flight from rural areas to urban ones, promises to bring change to the Hawkeye State.
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