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Cordoba's huge Mezquita recalls city's Moorish past

Tucked into a bend of its river, the Andalusian town of Cordoba has a glorious Moorish past. While its old wall evokes the history of a long-ago empire, its elegant cityscape and convivial squares show a modern pride.
Time to get real

Time to get real

Nix the tiki bar: Hawaiian tourism is now aiming for an authentic experience
All gain and no pain in leisurely tourist triathlon

All gain and no pain in leisurely tourist triathlon

My wife and I have come to refer to it as the Mallorca triathlon.

Moving slowly can expand your adventure

If you know your limits and plan ahead, travelling with limited mobility can mean you'll see what others miss

Bangkok's temples contrast with malls, racy nightlife

Bangkok is a city of contradictions. With its luxury shopping malls, unparalleled spas, gilded temples and racy nightlife, the city remains one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia.

Mini-cruise explores Gulf Islands

Maple Leaf Adventures is offering a quick getaway to explore the wild and unseen parts of the National Park Reserve in the Gulf Islands on a minicruise in October.
Charm flows on Rhine boat trip

Charm flows on Rhine boat trip

Sights of famous river, eclectic group of passengers add up to a fine experience

Families receive extra care in holiday season

In the evolution of cruising, the family has become one of its most important segments. Ship owners today pay a lot of attention to the design of areas and events for kids.

Steinbeck's works re-created in California hometown museum

They were the stuff of another America: Tom Joad in The Grapes of Wrath. George and Lenny in Of Mice and Men. Lee Chong, Doc and the delightfully larcenous Mack and the bums in Cannery Row. Danny and Pilon in Tortilla Flat.

Magic Kingdom eatery gains beer and wine

Beer and wine will be on the menu when the new Be Our Guest restaurant opens later this year in Disney's Magic Kingdom.