Record travel predicted when Americans kick back for July 4 holiday. Gas, airfares drop over last year
Independence Day is the third-busiest travel period in the year. Only Christmas/New Year's and Thanksgiving top it.
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In the Mojave Desert, a winding route reveals the weird and the wonderful
There is no place as intense and wondrous and few people as compelling as those who make the California desert their home.
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The Mark Twain Trail through the West brings ups, downs and a new view of the author
This road takes you from Reno to California Gold country, following the rambling 20s of author Mark Twain
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A trip on Route 66 proves to be uncharted territory for a master planner
The plan was to have no plan. To head east on Route 66. A solo traveler with no agenda. There was only one problem: That’s not me.
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You can't take a road trip without pit stops. Here's the lowdown on 7 spots
Whether you're heading north, south or east from Southern California, you'll want to take a break. Here's a closer look at famous fixtures and underappreciated gems along your way.
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On your next road trip north, break up the drive with these 5 leg-stretchers
Walk into the landscape with stops along the way. Start with Wendy Trail in Newbury Park and end with Valencia Peak overlooking the ocean.
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22 feet of fun fraught with fear — that was our Airstream adventure
You call this camping? It was, indeed, billed that way, but our gleaming missile had a sumptuos bed and a dining room, a stove and a fridge.
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View the blogSail away with the heroes of 'Star Wars' and Marvel adventures
May the Force be with you, and you and you. And if “Star Wars” heroes aren't exciting enough to make your day, throw in Marvel's superheroes and supervillains, who will fight battles of epic proportions while you stand at the sidelines watching — or maybe you'll even participate. It's all part...
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Hop into the cockpit of a WWII plane for a first-hand look at Pearl Harbor attack
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New Quebec park offers cruise ship passengers a greener, grander welcome
Some people describe the French-Canadian city of Quebec as “France without the attitude.” Others laud it for its scenery and excellent cuisine. All those attributes contribute to its popularity with cruise passengers, especially during the prime fall color cruise season, when it is a highlight...
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Light art installation in Golden Gate Park will be latest tribute to San Francisco's Summer of Love
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Out of the cave and into the limelight: a Branson attraction's success story
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Travel ranking rates small towns: Can you guess which California locale takes the prize?
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Cunard's crossword cruise salutes the New York Times puzzle's 75th year