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Take the Tequila Trail

Take the Tequila Trail

The jimador in his wide hat and boots, the elegant arc of attack, the final swift plunging of the sword. Bullfight? Not exactly. It's harvest time for blue agave.

Colombia's booming as a vacation destination for gay tourists

Colombia's now just behind Brazil and Argentina on the South American travel "gaydar."

A passage through Israel

Traveling to Israel is not for the faint of heart. But those who brave the 12-hour flight and the culture shock will come home with an unforgettable experience.

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iPads can cruise through airport security

iPads can cruise through airport security

Apple's iPad tablet is friendlier than a traditional laptop when it comes to airport security, the Transportation Security Administration said T

New York is 8th most bike-friendly city in America: mag

New York is 8th most bike-friendly city in America: mag

New Yorkers, dust off your ten-speeds! Bicycling magazine named New York the eighth most bike-friendly city in America in its upcoming May issue.

Spirit Airlines to charge up to $45 for carry-on bags

Spirit Airlines to charge up to $45 for carry-on bags

A U.S. airline known for its ultra-low fares will begin charging fliers as much for their carry-on bags as it charges for a flight to the Bahamas

Global Getaways: The world's top attractions

A brush with Caravaggio's Rome

A brush with Caravaggio's Rome

A large crowd had gathered outside the Scuderie del Quirinale in Rome - the former papal stables, once used as a garage, now a musuem. People were pushing and there was an air of expectation.

Paris, off the beaten path

Paris, off the beaten path

The French transport network radiates out of Paris, linking the city with some fantastic sights that most tourists don't see. There are dozens of fantastic half or full-day excursions.

The spice is right in Kerala

The spice is right in Kerala

Coconut with everything. That's how my youngest daughter happily sums up our culinary tour of Kerala, south India. Our first lesson takes place in the kitchen of a colonial bungalow overlooking the Arabian Sea.

Estonian capital is a Baltic fairytale

Estonian capital is a Baltic fairytale

Out of nowhere, the outline of medieval turrets rises above the city's old quarters as arterial roads give way to 13th-century cobbles - the reason people come to Tallinn becomes obvious.

Around the World

Moorish splendor in North Yorkshire

If you head to North Yorkshire in midwinter, I suggest taking very, very warm clothes with you. At least the temperature was properly Brontë-esque; any of the sisters' heroines would be suitably melancholy.

Vancouver rising: Canadian city has changed

I've visited Vancouver a dozen-odd times and never fail to be seduced by this beautiful if ever more cosmopolitan west coast city, sandwiched between the Pacific and the mountains.

Legends of the Berlin Wall

It seems absurd that it was ever here. For 28 years, the Berlin Wall turned the western districts of the city into an opulent, fenced-off oasis in the grey wastes of the Eastern Bloc.

A run for your money in Livigno

Livigno snakes along a narrow valley with the ski lifts scattered along either side. They are connected by a bus system that, although efficient and free, takes time to work out. Having said all that, there's much to enjoy about Livigno.

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Travel Atlantic Canada

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Travel Atlantic Canada

Let's take a trip just over the border of Maine where the beauty of four Canadian provinces awaits. Indulge yourself in extraordinary natural beauty.

World Wide Events

Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

23 May 2010
The Monaco Grand Prix has long been considered the crown jewel of the Grand Prix circuit, and is the oldest and most prestigious of the lot. All the glitz and glamour of...read more

Pittsburgh International Children's Festival

16 - 18 April 2010
Pittsburgh is justifiably proud of its annual International Children’s Festival, one of the largest and most popular child-oriented arts festivals in the country, which has earned world renown since it started out 20...read more

Lotus Lantern Festival

25 April 2010
The annual celebration of Buddha's birthday is a delightful experience for visitors to Seoul, who are welcome to join in the many festivities and activities that take place in and around Jongno Street...read more

For the Business Traveler

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Business Travel Guide

Got some time to kill on your next business trip? Find out how to make the most of any destination in the Daily News' new Business Travel section.

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