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The best views in the galaxy
Summer is ideal for stargazers, but remote locations are where you'll get the most spectacular views. Full story
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See the cosmos on your computer
Slide show: Highlights from Discovery's flight, the Phoenix Mars Lander mission, more.
New reasons to visit
National Park Service tries to attract new visitors. Story
With some planning and insider tips, newlyweds can afford their dream honeymoon. Full story
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China reopens Tibet to foreign tourists
Tibet reopened to foreign tourists on Wednesday, three months after the Chinese government banned such visits in the wake of violent anti-government riots and protests that tainted the image of the country ahead of the Olympics.
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Don't hate the airlines — pity them
Don’t you feel just a bit sorry for the airline industry? You should, says airline insider James Wysong. Here’s why.
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Wallet-friendly honeymoons
Tying the knot is expensive — from the venue to invitations to caterers, the bills pile up quickly. But with a llittle planning and some insider tips, newlyweds can cut their costs without skimping on luxury.
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St. Thomas air/hotel, from $852
Spend a week at a resort on St. Thomas, one of the three U.S. Virgin Islands—a first-rate destination for sailing, scuba diving, and duty-free shopping.
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The ultimate summer gadget guide
The infiltration of technology has changed life for outdoors enthusiasts, making hiking, cycling, boating, surfing and camping more fun than ever. Here's a dozen delightful doodads to rev up your summer.
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The new megaships
Last week, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled the latest onboard amenities for their new ships. What can customers expect? A lot.
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New reasons to visit a national park
From rising gas prices to increasing rates of foreign travel to widespread Internet use, Americans have plenty of excuses to forgo regular visits to a national park — and that's exactly what they seem to be doing.
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Flying the not-so-fur-friendly skies
First there were add-ons for food and drinks, then it was baggage fees — not even snacks are safe anymore. Now, we’re going to have to pay more for our pets to fly too.
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Déjà vu skies
Thirty years of plopping myself down in seat 2B has made me older, balder, and fatter, but I have gained a lot of perspective too. So take it from this weary, wizened road warrior: Despite all the announced service cutbacks, commercial air travel is merely changing. The sky isn't falling and "the system" itself isn't collapsing.
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Top 10 luxury camping trips
Most of us really enjoy the concept of camping — sleeping under the stars, becoming one with nature, toasting marshmallows over the campfire — but what if there was a way to redefine roughing it?
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