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Lightweight library

Lightweight library

Tote around hundreds of books, magazines, blogs and more with the Kindle, Amazon.com's portable electronic reading device.
Monterey make over

Monterey make over

Canary Row offers intriguing sights.
Kid-friendly town
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American to test on-board Net service
At long last. American plans to start testing its in-flight Internet access on flights starting tomorrow. And if it's successful, they're primed to roll...

Summer in N.E.

summer escapes

35 great summer escapes

Rent an island, hike the Whites, and more.
Buttery oasis

Buttery oasis

Explore the butterfat palaces of the north coast.

Photo Contest

photo contest

Photo contest winners

Readers scaled glaciers, rock climbed, paddled with "sea monsters," and more. See the top 15 picks.

Long Jaunt

Local adventurers are traveling the world and you're invited to come along.
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to the beach

To the beach

Relax poolside at one of Beirut's beach clubs.
Blog Beirut beaches

Around the world

your summer dog photos

Your summer pet photos

Readers share their photos of dogs on summer vacation.
Readers' public course picks
secret spaces

Secret spaces

Get an insider’s peek in some of Boston's most fascinating places.
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zoo babies

Zoo babies

Lions and tigers and bears — oh my! See baby animals from around the world.
Star turn

Star turn

She made it coast to coast and now actress Eliza Dushku is at home with the Angelenos.

Silence, an alien terrain

A trip to Death Valley lets travelers flee the noise of every day life. Explore the serene national park.
Their little wild isle

Their little wild isle

Author Zane Grey has made Santa Catalina Island his home, free of freeways and the noisy city life.
Wines reign

Wines reign

Once known for its mining, Fair Play is now one of the country's fastest-growing wine making areas.
Under the dome

Under the dome

Grab your sleeping bag and get ready to sleep under the stars at Yosemite National Park.
Explore Yosemite National Park

A Day in the life

Head to San Francisco and experience a day in the life of Fifth Floor Restaurant's sommelier.

From The Boston Globe