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Madrid's city center offers opportunities to study famous artworks by Goya, Velazquez and El Greco at the Prado Museum; stroll the landscaped lawns in beautiful Retiro Park; and climb the grand staircase to luxurious halls and the Royal Collections Gallery in the Royal Palace. But even more awaits just outside the city's epicenter. Easy day ...Read more

Luxembourg doesn't exactly roll off the lips when Americans are planning a trip to Europe. But this much overlooked tiny gem of a country -- just shy of only 100 square miles -- offers an array of historical castles, wine caves, museums and more must-see sites that will have you falling in love with Luxembourg and yearning to return.

I'm biased...Read more

How many times have you read a travel gift guide only to find the same old neck pillows, luggage tags and noise-canceling headphones? Yes, those are solid choices, but if you want to gift the frequent travelers in your life something more unique that they'll really appreciate, you have to think outside the suitcase.

Here are gifts I'd love ...Read more

It is thrilling to see a 40-foot whale surface inches from your boat; scores of alligators sunning on logs; hundreds of eagles, wings outstretched, diving for salmon; and thousands of elk roaming in a snowy valley. Take advantage of the winter months to go on a wildlife safari to Mexico, Georgia, Idaho or Wyoming. Whether you prefer temperate or...Read more

A lot of travelers hold onto luggage they love, even when it's scuffed, tattered and sometimes torn. I've held my breath, hoping my luggage holds out as it tumbles onto the baggage carousel, zipper straining and ready to burst into an airport spectacle of scattered clothing.

Then there was the full-blown suitcase blowout after my overpacked bag...Read more