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Does the idea of another typical Thanksgiving make you stressed. Here are some alternative Thanksgiving ideas -- with travel local and global.

Luvattumaa is a hotel carved entirely out of ice in Levi, Northern Finland.

If you're not traveling home or receiving guests, you may want to check out going to one of these great destinations over Thanksgiving.

Tired of the kitchen on Thanksgiving? From D.C. to Phoenix, check out seven restaurants that serve an outstanding holiday meal.

The arctic chill has us huddled on our sofas, but the brisk air can be invigorating. Here are 10 animal-focused ideas to enjoy winter

The long, contentious debate over the future of Australia's sacred Uluru is over.

The most popular tourist attraction in Fuzhou is Sanfang Qixiang. Peek inside the old quarter known as the Beverly Hills of imperial China.

Find out why a travel writing workshop in 2011 inspired Bani Amor to start a book club for travel writers of color.

Dikso Island, off the coast of Greeland, is a wonderland of rugged beauty. Locals call it the Grand Canyon of the Arctic Circle.

Japan will once again be hosting the Olympics -- while also launching the record-breaking maglev train.

Allan Hailstone took more than 600 pictures of Berlin during the Cold War. His candid shots of East and West Berlin capture the dual life of the city.

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, finally seems to be shedding its sleepy reputation. As soon as the sun goes down, Hanoi's nightlife kicks in.

A Canadian company's proposal to mine a site near Alaska's prized salmon fisheries is fueling controversy.

Europeans have dreamt up many definitions of cozy. Check out the best places in Europe to holiday this winter.

You may be drawn to Fogo Island, Newfoundland, for its wild Atlantic beauty. But the hospitality of the islanders will keep you there.

Less than 100 miles from New York City, the North Fork is like a sigh of relief. Here's what to do at the Long Island getaway.