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Life Standing Still - Jerash, JordanOne of the most well-preserved testaments of Roman architecture lies in Jerash, Jordan, a city that once flourished under the control of Alexander the Great. The column-lined streets still echo the prosperous civilization that once occupied the ancient city walls. Carved and painted statues, marble theatres, and ( Read more... )

Vegas, Baby, Vegas
Neon-lit, over-the-top Sin City is one of the most popular adult playgrounds in the world - there's nowhere else like Las Vegas. And because of the economic slump, airlines have been cutting fares left and right, and hotel prices have droppedsome 20 percent, making it even cheaper and easier to live it up Vegas-style. Although it ( Read more... )

Walking Western IrelandTake the family on a tour of western Ireland, where you'll be surrounded by popular scenic walks: the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, and Dingle Peninsula. Routes wind between villages, with plenty of easy-to-find guesthouses for $25 to $30 a night. Consider renting horses to explore the miles of trails and bridle ( Read more... )

Aruba: Caribbean BlissThisslender island measures just 19 miles long and six miles wide, but its wide,white-sand beaches (some of the best in the world), reliably near-perfectclimate, and warm, turquoise waters have turned it into a dream destination forsun seekers. Visine-clear waters and abundant coral reefs mean great scubadiving and snorkeling ( Read more... )

Cultural Cairo, Egypt
When you’ve finished your mandatory visit of the awe-inspiring ancient Pyramids, immerse yourself in Cairo’s culture. For a sense of the city’s past, head to the must-see Egyptian Museum, with over 120,000 objects ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period. The downtown Townhouse Gallery, one of the Middle ( Read more... )

Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument, Utah, USAThe last place in the continental United States to be mapped, Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument remains one of the most beautiful and unforgiving landscapes in the Lower 48. This 1.9-million-acre unspoiled natural area boasts endless adventure options: day hiking, backpacking ( Read more... )

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
This may be the most beautiful beach in the world. The pure white sand-a near-blinding color resulting from its 98 percent silica content-is shaped by the ocean into swooping spirals of tropical perfection, gently sloping into the bluest water you'll ever witness. Inland, you'll find lush tropical ( Read more... )

Curecanti National Park, Colorado, USAWith three distinct reservoirs on the Gunnison River, Curecanti National Recreation Area provides the opportunity for everyone-experienced kayakers and the whole family alike-to enjoy Colorado's waters. Take a 1.5-hour boat tour of the Morrow Point Reservoir through the upper Black Canyon. Adventurous visitors ( Read more... )