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Taking the Kids -- When They Lead the Way

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N.Y. chocolate tours: Hard times never tasted so sweet Photo

To appreciate Carmen Botez's love affair with chocolate, one must travel back to her childhood in dreary Romania, where the only chocolate she knew came from China, wrapped in red paper and with a slightly waxy taste. more
Elephants, guests find sanctuary in Ozarks

GREENBRIER, Ark. (AP) — As you walk through the field beside them, it's difficult to tell if that rumble is the sound of their mighty footsteps or your heart thumping in your chest. more

Tim Burton's museum show is a scream Photo

It's hard to miss the entrance to MOMA's latest, somewhat incongruous blockbuster. more
Cachuma Lake -- a close-up view

It is easy to cruise past on the way to the Santa Ynez wine country. But make a stop. Natures wonders await. more
Bright lights, Dark Ages: Next time you're in bustling Manhattan, visit The Cloisters Photo

NEW YORK -- The "A" Train runs from JFK International to Times Square to the Middle Ages: Its terminus in northwest Manhattan is near The Cloisters, an amazing place where you can step into a world that revolved around sacred icons, plague and what a full bag of gold florins could buy. more

Travel with an open heart and mind Photo

MARRAKECH, Morocco -- "Good morning, lady. Nice jewelry," the man in white shirt and pressed jeans said as I walked by his shop near my hotel in old Marrakech. more
Rent an Italian villa to find home away from home Photo

Spending a week in a hotel didn't sound like a relaxing way to explore Italy. more
Hip Mexican digs invite siestas ... and fiestas Photo

If you've never visited Mexico City, you should know a few things in advance. more

For sail: 200 homes on a cruise ship Photo

In the worst economic storm in decades, a Beverly Hills company has an ambitious plan to build a $1.1-billion cruise ship, set to cast off in 2013. But instead of offering four- or five-day excursions as typical cruise lines do, the business plans to sell half the cabins as floating homes. more
Taking the Kids -- Aboard the Biggest Cruise Ship Afloat

Think family vacation -- on steroids. more
Setting sail for Europe Photo

Question: I would like to go to Europe, but I am too afraid to fly. I know there are cruises from New York (where I live) to England, but I'd like to stay in Europe for probably close to three weeks. Is this possible? more

Thinking Valentine's Day getaway, try these Florida options Photo

When the theme is romance -- perhaps for a Valentines' Day getaway (this year Valentines' Day lands conveniently on a Sunday), for an anniversary celebration or other romantic occasion, few things are better than living out a fantasy with your loved one -- maybe you've been dreaming of an island... more
Niihau's unspoiled version of paradise

Tell people you're going to Niihau, and they invariably exclaim, "No way!" Or, "Do you know the Robinsons?" more
Taxco: A jewel of a town Photos

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