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Family vacations to Maryland's Eastern Shore

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

If you're longing for a vacation by the water - but not one dedicated to baking on a beach - Maryland's Eastern Shore could be just the ticket.

10 London attractions kids will love

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Bringing kids to London? You can take them to the typical tourist attractions - if you can stand the crowds and the expense. But you can also sample some sites that Londoners prefer, which can provide their own quiet, satisfying and more affordable delights.

A girl's guide to Atlantic City

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

You may think Atlantic City is nothing more than bingo and boardwalk, but America's Playground has enough martinis and Manolos to cash in as a top girlfriends' getaway destination.

Not to late to plan a summer vacation in Maine

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

I spent the July Fourth weekend lying in a hammock on the shore of a pond in central Maine. I liked it so much, I'm going back in August. Big activities planned include listening for loon calls, watching the moon rise and picking sprigs of wild mint. Maybe I'll take a canoe out - but only if I get really ambitious.

Visiting Lake George

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

The 32-mile-long lake has a short season but it's long on charm.

The 32-mile-long lake in the Adirondacks has a short season but it's long on charm.

Myrtle Beach rocks

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Nothing could be finer than music and fun in Carolina

Nothing could be finer than music and fun in South Carolina

Saratoga Springs: A day at the races

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Grab the kids and gallop north for what is destined to be a truly memorable day at the races in Saratoga Springs.

Sun-splashed Venice

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Veni, vidi, Venice: A summer sojourn reveals a serene yet steamy city. Sip a refreshing aperitivo and enjoy the wonders of it all.

P ianissimo , pianissimo .

At home in Rome

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Times staffer Susan Spano finds that, minor hassles and high costs aside, Italy's capital city is a fascinating place to settle down.

Last fall, I asked myself where I really wanted to be.

GAS FEE CHANGES: It pays to refuel a rental car yourself

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Some fees in the car-rental industry are headed down.