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Before Robert Louis Stevenson was famous, he was captivated by California. What better place for a scandalous liaison?

People did their best to persuade a young author that the object of his affection was a bad match. But he was adamant. Trace the lovelorn steps in California of the author whose books "Treasure Island" and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" would make him famous: Robert Louis Stevenson.

By Edmund Vallance
Apr 22, 2018
Underwater suite will allow you to watch the fish go by at Maldives resort

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island will give guests a chance to watch marine life from a bedroom under the surface of the Indian Ocean. It is scheduled to open before the end of the year.

By Mary Forgione
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Access to Yosemite's popular Glacier Point set to open for the season
Access to Yosemite's popular Glacier Point set to open for the season

The seasonal route takes visitors to fantastic views of Half Dome and Yosemite Valley.

By Mary Forgione
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How many hot dogs can the pros eat in 10 minutes? Spectators welcome at Las Vegas contest

Saturday's event at New York-New York is free for spectators. Winners at the spectacle qualify for the national contest at Coney Island on July 4. Last year, Joey Chestnut won with 72.

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All-inclusive resort on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit takes up to 40% off rooms and adds $500 credit

All-inclusive resort on Mexico's Riviera Nayarit takes up to 40% off rooms and adds $500 credit

Occidental Nuevo Vallarta room prices start at $172 a night for two, which includes meals and activities.

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Shorts and tank tops get thumbs down in Royal Caribbean dining rooms. Yes, the cruise line changed its dress code again
By Rosemary McClure
Apr 24, 2018
Planning a river rafting adventure in the West? Things are looking up
By Brian E. Clark
Apr 24, 2018
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Explore ancient Pompeii and Herculaneum on this Italian tour
Apr 24, 2018
These items help you drift off to sleep, light the way, make the cut and put pain at bay
Apr 23, 2018
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California bucket list: See A Year's Worth of Adventures
At these 8 California spots, spring shows up with a splash
At these 8 California spots, spring shows up with a splash
Mar 20, 2018
These 10 California creatures could be the oozing, bellowing, fluttering, galloping stars of your next weekend
These 10 California creatures could be the oozing, bellowing, fluttering, galloping stars of your next weekend
Feb 28, 2018
Fly, roll, float and romp in a Disney's ever-evolving California Adventure
Fly, roll, float and romp in a Disney's ever-evolving California Adventure
Jan 31, 2018
Design geeks and California desert rats, this 12-stop program is for you
Design geeks and California desert rats, this 12-stop program is for you
Jan 30, 2018
With Highway 101 reopened, these 10 top Santa Barbara spots are easy to reach again
With Highway 101 reopened, these 10 top Santa Barbara spots are easy to reach again
Jan 24, 2018
Drive the narrow, winding, spectacular back-door route to Big Sur: Nacimiento-Fergusson Road
Drive the narrow, winding, spectacular back-door route to Big Sur: Nacimiento-Fergusson Road
Jan 8, 2018
Recline, rebel or revel in Grand Park, where downtown L.A. celebrates
Recline, rebel or revel in Grand Park, where downtown L.A. celebrates
Dec 31, 2017
Gawk as the waters of McWay Falls plunge from Big Sur to the sea
Gawk as the waters of McWay Falls plunge from Big Sur to the sea
Dec 30, 2017
Marvel over this San Francisco church inspired by the ideals of the 'Scandinavian Da Vinci'
Marvel over this San Francisco church inspired by the ideals of the 'Scandinavian Da Vinci'
Dec 29, 2017
Soak away your stress and join Club Mud at a Corona hot springs that embraces everyone
Soak away your stress and join Club Mud at a Corona hot springs that embraces everyone
Dec 28, 2017
See the small world within this Carlsbad museum of miniature engineering
See the small world within this Carlsbad museum of miniature engineering
Dec 27, 2017
Start the New Year right with a visit to Pasadena's Rose Parade
Start the New Year right with a visit to Pasadena's Rose Parade
Dec 26, 2017
Meander among 5 million lights at Riverside’s Mission Inn
Meander among 5 million lights at Riverside’s Mission Inn
Dec 25, 2017
Peer into a writer’s head and a valley’s soul in Salinas
Peer into a writer’s head and a valley’s soul in Salinas
Dec 24, 2017
Treat yourself to Spago in Beverly Hills, and a possible tableside visit from the boss
Treat yourself to Spago in Beverly Hills, and a possible tableside visit from the boss
Dec 23, 2017
Frolic amid mai tais, Spam and tiki culture at the Bali Hai on San Diego Bay
Frolic amid mai tais, Spam and tiki culture at the Bali Hai on San Diego Bay
Dec 22, 2017
Celebrate at Lawry's in Beverly Hills, where thick slabs of prime rib are sliced right at your table
Celebrate at Lawry's in Beverly Hills, where thick slabs of prime rib are sliced right at your table
Dec 21, 2017
Feast your eyes and watch your step in downtown L.A.'s Arts District
Feast your eyes and watch your step in downtown L.A.'s Arts District
Dec 20, 2017
Read forbidden words and savor daring artists in Big Sur's Henry Miller Library
Read forbidden words and savor daring artists in Big Sur's Henry Miller Library
Dec 19, 2017
Roam the San Luis Obispo canyon full of architectural daydreams and wandering horses
Roam the San Luis Obispo canyon full of architectural daydreams and wandering horses
Dec 18, 2017
Step into the vast, strange spectacle of Kenny Irwin’s Robolights in Palm  Springs
Step into the vast, strange spectacle of Kenny Irwin’s Robolights in Palm  Springs
Dec 17, 2017
Get down, dawg, with a $15 beach yoga class in Santa Monica
Get down, dawg, with a $15 beach yoga class in Santa Monica
Dec 16, 2017
Shop with Victorians on San Francisco's Union Street
Shop with Victorians on San Francisco's Union Street
Dec 15, 2017
Find yourself in a yogi's seaside Encinitas gardens
Find yourself in a yogi's seaside Encinitas gardens
Dec 14, 2017
Hoot and holler in UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, the hoop heaven that honors John Wooden
Hoot and holler in UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, the hoop heaven that honors John Wooden
Dec 13, 2017
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