Lake Geneva as Shelley and Byron Knew It
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When the two poets descended on the Swiss lake in 1816, the plan was poetry and pleasure. The result? Frankenstein, vampires and a love child.
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Lavish homegrown meals are just one aspect of a three-day stay with a family in the Georgian wine village of Tsinandali.
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36 Hours in Niagara Falls
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In Canada you get views and hooplah; in New York, quiet exploration. To get the best of both Niagaras, hop back and forth.
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In Pilsen, Beer’s Not the Only Thing on Tap
By EVAN RAIL
Cultural attractions abound in the Czech city, from a puppet museum to a new arts space.
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Bargain Summer Trips Free From Crowds
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While the masses head north, deals (along with peace and quiet) await in off-season getaways.
Why We Travel: Readers Share Their Stories
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In April, we asked readers to submit essays of their own to answer “Why We Travel.” Here are four that illustrate the vast range of our readers’ experiences.
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Spain's Mediterranean Beaches Offer a Different Kind of Paradise
By SETH KUGEL
At Cabo de Gata-Nijar Nature Reserve, it is possible to see the Mediterranean in something close to its natural state, without the crowds, the development, and the high prices.
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Collecting Wellfleet Oysters With the Best
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This Cape Cod vacation, instead of lying in the sun and reading a Swedish crime novel, I set out to harvest the oysters I’d come to love over the last few years.
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In Amsterdam, the Jordaan neighborhood offers ambitious goods in small spaces.
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Hotel Review: The nhow in Berlin
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A music-themed place, where guests can have an electric guitar delivered to the room.
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Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall
By CHANEY KWAK
This summer, Berlin is home to exhibitions, film screenings and other events that commemorate the building of the Berlin wall, providing a window into an era of German history not easily forgotten.
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At last a real-deal Jewish deli lives up to its name in San Francisco, with bialys, babka and pastrami on the menu.
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The Hotel Push for In-Room Movies
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As travelers bring with them personal mobile technologies like iPads, will they pay for in-room entertainment?
Where ‘Free’ Costs a Lot
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Fees imposed by airlines can add hundreds of dollars to a “free” frequent flier award ticket.
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