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From the towns of an ancient culture to the glitz of Biarritz and some of Europe's best surfing, France's Basque region, near the Spanish border, offers plenty to draw tourists off the beaten path. Story
[Photo: Robert Sanchez]
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RV tours follow the leader
In homey comfort, RV caravans follow "wagon masters" on guided explorations of America, and even abroad. Have a special interest? Chances are you can find a caravan group that shares it.
Skirmishes on an old battlefield
Has the Vietnam war truly ended? Travelers in a mile-by-mile struggle to reach Ho Chi Minh City by taxi from Cambodia find that hostilities haven't ceased completely.
Taking better travel pictures
Monuments and buildings are easy subjects, but people are the personality of the place. Politeness goes a long way when capturing strangers on film.
Cooking that's more than Basque to the basics
SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain -- Since 1975, the year of Gen. Francisco Franco's death, this Basque cityhas become the experimental kitchen for Spain's new gastronomy.
An Orbitz report card
After two months, the new online travel booking service is making the dean's list on some points, barely passing on others.
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For thousands of annual visitors, Acapulco is the ideal holiday resort. This Pacific resort is a Mecca for those who love swimming, shopping, and enjoying the nightlife. Acapulco Bay, one of the world's best natural harbors, is the city's centerpiece. The weather is Acapulco's major draw--warm waters, almost constant sunshine, and year-round temperatures in the 80s. It comes as no surprise, then, that most people plan their day around laying their towel on some part of Acapulco's many kilometers of beach.
