Alton: A town of tall men, explorers and ghosts
The first thing you notice when you approach this Mississippi River city from the Missouri side is the 4,620-foot Clark Bridge, a span whose breathtaking design has made it an...
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Come for the cherries, stay for the outdoor life
They go gaga over cherries in this part of Michigan, which isn't surprising, since the area produces more than half of the nation's cherry crop. Acres of orchards spread over...
Come for the cherries, stay for the outdoor life
They go gaga over cherries in this part of Michigan, which isn't surprising, since the area produces more than half of the nation's cherry crop. Acres of orchards spread over...
When in England, visit ‘Harry Potter’s’ haunts
Remember when Professor Dumbledore discovers Harry Potter sitting bemused before the magical Mirror of Erised in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," the first of the wildly popular movies of...
Michigan resort town with an artful lure
City fathers in this Lake Michigan community know exactly what visitors think of the town. They send e-mail. "I think of Saugatuck as a summer fun town," one visitor wrote,...
Here’s what you get going for luxury
You've cruised on the big ships that ply the Caribbean, maybe even sailed on one in Alaska or Europe. They've been good experiences, but now you want to step up...
DISNEY PARK DIFFERENCES
It jars and jumps, it pitches and yaws, it rolls and reels--and it wows its riders. Disneyland's new Indiana Jones ride is a real trip, say those who have been...
FALL DISCOUNTS IN FLORIDA
Fall is always a great season for savings in Florida. Through Dec. 15, most hotels and resorts offer their deepest discounts of the year, and some deals continue even into...
COST OF THEME PARK TICKETS
Florida theme parks offer one-year passes good for unlimited admission, for those who plan to visit frequently. Here is a rundown on discounts: Disney World: Regular admission, one day, single...
WHAT THE PROS KNOW
What else should you know and do before you set off on your summer journey? We asked nine travel experts in various fields to give us tips from their particular...