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Seville: Schooled on Tapas

April 23, 2010
By Robert DiGiacomo
Seville: Schooled on Tapas

The phrase, “eating tour,” neatly summed up a recent trip to Spain, during which my partner and I worked our way through a succession of fabulous tapas spots in Madrid, Cordoba and Seville. This sampling of staples like patatas bravas (fried potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce), tortilla de patata (potato omelet) and gambas...
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Vancouver: Olympic Park After the Games

February 23, 2010
By Cathleen McCarthy
Vancouver: Olympic Park After the Games

Sustainability was the name of the Games this year. Among other things, that means plenty of fun for visitors after athletes and crowds depart. Here's a peek at what you'll find in Vancouver - and other venues from this year's Winter Olympics - after the games are over.
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Hotels with Heart: Valentine’s Day Packages

February 5, 2010
By The City Traveler Staff
Hotels with Heart: Valentine’s Day Packages

Hotels around the globe are painting the town red — and pink! — for Valentine's Day. Here's a sampling of packages, all which include one night's accommodations, natch. PLUS: a new contest from TheCityTraveler!
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Istanbul: Thriving Art Scene

January 22, 2010
By Abigail R. Esman
Istanbul: Thriving Art Scene

When the Sakip Sabanci Museum in Istanbul staged Turkey’s first-ever exhibition of work by Pablo Picasso in 2003, promotional billboards covered the city’s walls with the venue and dates of the exhibition, and just a single word: “Picasso.”  On opening day, crowds filled the museum to capacity – not because of public passion for...
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Editor’s Picks: 10 Places to Go in 2010

December 25, 2009
By The City Traveler Staff
Editor’s Picks: 10 Places to Go in 2010

Now's the time to make your travel "wish list" for the new year.
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Dateline: Holiday 2009, The World

December 11, 2009
By The City Traveler Staff
Dateline: Holiday 2009, The World

Cities around the globe are celebrating the holiday season in their own unique styles. From New York to Sydney, Rome to Tokyo, here's a smattering of festive celebrations!
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Package: In Lausanne, Say Adieu to Achoo!

November 16, 2009
By The City Traveler Staff
Package: In Lausanne, Say Adieu to Achoo!

H1N1 got you afraid of traveling? Well, keep your mouth and nose covered on the airplane over, wash you hands frequently, and then relax at Lausanne’s Beau-Rivage Palace, located on the peaceful shores of Lake Geneva. Its “Boost Your Immune System Package” offers ample heaps of rest, exercise, and healthy eating, all for a...
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News: Three Writing Contests

November 11, 2009
By The City Traveler Staff
News: Three Writing Contests

Everyone wants to be a travel writer, right?  A recent spate of contests are helping to ease the way: For Women Only Sorry, guys. The idea: Women writers craft a nonfiction travel story and vie for a grand prize 12-day “spa and culture” tour to Vietnam (land only). Entrants can submit more than one...
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News: Cultural Events in D.C., Berlin, Tel Aviv, Dallas

October 8, 2009
By The City Traveler Staff
News: Cultural Events in D.C., Berlin, Tel Aviv, Dallas

All around the world, cities are shrugging off summer's ease and getting "cool" with a season of festivals, museum blockbusters, and architectural happenings. Here are some highlights. . .
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Promotion: Spa Week offers $50 treatments

October 1, 2009
By The City Traveler Staff
Promotion: Spa Week offers $50 treatments

Spa Week — a twice yearly event during which hundreds of spa facilities in North America offer discounted treatments and services for $50 — seems even more appealing now than when it launched five years ago. After all, everybody loves a deal; but perhaps never more so than when the economy is in the...
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