Getting off the tourist track, a couple of American bicyclists come across a baseball game and a better understanding of Cuban hospitality. Story [Photo: Penelope Lemov]

We've got a new place to dwell
No, not Heartbreak Hotel; try the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando. The music never stops, the amenities are cool, and the message is: Rock 'n' roll will never die.

Lucca's sturdy walls protect a gem
This aged Italian city has a colorful history which ranges from the times of Pompey to those of Puccini, and beyond.