Catch a glimpse of Vatican on a day’s visit

The moment was hardly spiritual, not with 200 people crowded inside, the drone of hushed conversations and the incessant bellows of "no pictures" and "...

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• 48 Hours in "Angels & Demons" Rome
• Take aimless roaming out of Rome
• Exploring Rome's many myths
• Rome demands more than one visit
• Frommer's Guide to Rome

Adolescent adventure peaks at B.C. resort

Three 13-year-olds find fun -- and plenty of ways to taunt dad -- during a mountain visit.

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• Diggler down a mountain in Idaho
• Top 10 cities to visit with children
• Carnival Dream is a child's playland
• Kids differ from adults in travel-related ills
• More Family travel ideas

Wonders abound off the beaten track

There are times when you want to visit a place off the average tourist's radar, but with charm and scenery enough that it should be there.

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• Travel Top 5: Best places to beat the heat
• Travel Top 5: The world's most visited countries
• Travel Top 5: The World's Tallest Buildings
• Travel Top 5: The world's best airports

Map: Summer hops

Looking for something to do during a summer weekend? Our interactive map has lots of ideas for things to do around Montreal.

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Tracking down cycling fun

Biking the Tomifobia Nature Trail near Ayer's Cliff

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• See previous Short Hops columns

Getaways

Looking for something to do on the weekend? Our interactive map has lots of ideas for places to stay during your getaway.

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‘Stranded Traveller’ scammers attack online

Debbie Laramie wasn’t robbed in England. She was hacked in Michigan -- a victim of the "Stranded Traveller" scam that is sweeping cyberspace.

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Guest requests getting outrageous at hotels

The next time you forget to pack your toothbrush -- again -- hold your head high when requesting a spare from the hotel, confident in the knowledge...

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Ottawa boy, 9, spends day in airport limbo

As a frequent flyer, nine-year-old Julien Reid is used to delays, but his odyssey back to Ottawa Saturday was enough to push even the most seasoned traveller...

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High-end hotels offering exclusive fashion items

The days when taking home a souvenir from your favorite hotel meant a bad logo T-shirt or golf visor are long gone.

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