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Offbeat Travel
Guilin: China’s Fantasy Land
Guilin, China August 1, 2008

Sightseeing, Caving, Parks & Playgrounds, Outdoor Adventures, Family Travel

by Miranda Young

With its lakeside parks, karst limestone mountains and caves, this area of China takes on a fairy-tale air.

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Cruising the Yangtze River
China July 31, 2008

Sightseeing, Boating, Family Travel, Cruises

by John Higham

If you plan to take a Yangtze River cruise, plan ahead and make sure the accommodations match your expectations.

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10 Teen Vacation-Saving Strategies
July 30, 2008

Sightseeing, Family Travel

by Maria T. Olia

Our writer has three teens and a tween. Here are her tips for taking your too-cool teenagers on a family vacation that everyone can enjoy.

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Sweet 16 Getaways
U.S. Virgin Islands, Green Lake, West Forks, Maine July 29, 2008

Arts and Entertainment, Spas, Rafting, Hiking, Swimming, Family Travel

by Laurie Bain Wilson

Celebrate your birthday girl’s Sweet 16 on a mini-vacation with family and friends.

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Jade: The Imperial Stone
Jade is the quintessential stone of China, but buyer beware ... there's more to purchasing jade than finding an eye-catching piece. »
Travel Challenges in China
Navigating China can be tricky, not only with children but even for a travel pro. Learn how to handle the bumps along the way. »
Beijing’s Ancient and Modern Family-Friendly Attractions
Beijing sights offer cultural insights from old to new, from historical sites to futuristic Olympics venues. »
Exotic Costa Rican Adventures for the Entire Family
Costa Rica offers an exciting yet safe entrée into exotic ecotourism and soft adventure vacations, from coast to coast. »
Costa Rica’s Monteverde Cloud Forest Adventure
Walk in the clouds and volunteer at a nature school in Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests. »
Costa Rica’s Tortuguero Is Turtle Heaven
Tortuguero, on the Atlantic side of Costa Rica, provides a wealth of opportunities to see a variety of sea turtles and other jungle life. »
Editor's Take
Let the Beijing Games Begin
August 1, 2008
by Donna M. Airoldi

Old meets new, East meets West in this ancient city that has been transforming itself for the XXIX Olympiad, just a week away.

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The Back Page
Get in the Car and Go
July 31, 2008
by Amy L. Hatch

Tips for last-minute summer travel that won’t break the bank.

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Travel Deals
Last-Minute Summer Saver Deals
July 30, 2008
by Rebekah Tsadik

Planning a last-minute family vacation? Save now on stays in the Caribbean, Phuket, Colonial Williamsburg, on an Idaho yurt retreat, or receive airfare credits from Sandals Resorts.

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Travel Tips
Do You Need Travel Insurance?
July 29, 2008
by John Frenaye

Read these expert tips to find out when and why you should get covered.

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Taste Buds
Restaurant Week Round-up
July 28, 2008
by TravelMuse Editorial

Plan your vacation around restaurant weeks, offered in many U.S. cities, to experience top restaurants without paying top prices.

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Travel News
Save Gas: Find Your Ideal Walking Destination
July 27, 2008
by Donna M. Airoldi

New service Walk Score helps people find the most walkable cities in the United States, saving them the cost of rental cars and high gas prices.

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