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Planning a trip to England to see Stonehenge and Buckingham Palace? It may be cheaper to add Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to the itinerary.

While the Crescent City is never entirely predictable -- and a good dose of whimsy is always the best preparation for a trip to New Orleans -- the following must-do list could serve as a guide for visitors.

Bookstores seem to be dying faster than it takes to download the complete works of Shakespeare these days, so when one comes back from the grave it's a cause for celebration.

There's nothing like high drama on a beach.

As the long lazy days of summer draw to a close, beaches along the coasts of the United States are still calling to shoreline explorers.

The rocks are moving.

Your own hammam, a personal chef and a chauffeur to smooth your way to the slopes -- they're all part of the package for the ultra upper-crust skier.

Since when were a bunch of kids so interested in ancient history?

Maybe you surf, maybe you don't.

When celebrating the Cinco de Mayo holiday, consider a more authentic Mexican experience than simply ordering a margarita and chips and salsa at the local sports bar.