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Bill Blanning, 05/11/12

As we explored the ruins, we were treated to more wildlife. A group of playful Howler monkeys swung in the trees around the ruins.

Oyster, 05/16/12

Oyster.com visits, photographs, reviews and rates each hotel. We uncover the truth, before it's "uh-oh" time.

With everything from funky lighting to pod-like bedrooms to orbit-ready mobiles, these hotels are ready for the 22nd century.

Conde Nast Traveler, 05/16/12

CondeNastTraveler.com

No wonder there's a trace of lament in the Mona Lisa's smile.

Megan Snedden, 05/16/12

Travel writer and photographer

An astronaut, a paleontologist and a blonde were riding bikes around New York City: it sounds the familiar set-up for a classic joke. On Sunday, however, as I pedaled around Manhattan with the Explorers Club -- a historic society of adventure and science enthusiasts -- I couldn't come up with a punch line.

Erica Firpo, 05/11/12

Rome-based travel writer, contributor to New York Times, City Editor for Luxe Guides, Author of Rome Select

Segways have been slowly infiltrating Rome and a bi-wheel tour seemed lazy, cumbersome and slightly ridiculous.

Necee Regis, 05/15/12

All our high-tech gadgets are wonderful but they often keep us tethered to the world when what we really want -- and need -- is a great escape.

Cottage Country, 05/14/12

CottageCountry.com

Currently working on new projects with National Geographic and Harper Collins books, this Canada crowned-jewel has yet to meet an audience he cannot captivate. And here he is, Les "Survivorman" Stroud to tell us about his favorite aspects of cottage country!

CarsTravelFood, 05/14/12

A national travel blog

In 1865, the site was the scene of the battle that ended the Petersburg Campaign and led to the evacuation of the Confederate capital, Richmond.

Peter Mandel, 05/13/12

Washington Post and Boston Globe contributor

You can keep your fine art, your lacquerware, your hand-woven silk. When it comes to souvenirs, I want weird.

Peter Greenberg, 05/14/12

Travel Editor for CBS News

The real reason why this was a victory is that the bomb was stopped "en route," meaning that it never had a chance to be placed aboard the aircraft. It never got near an airport.

Elyse Pasquale, 05/11/12

International Foodie

Recently, restaurant Noma in Copenhagen snagged the top spot on the S. Pellegrino list of The World's 50 Best Restaurants for the third year in a row. So what's the secret to culinary world domination?

Leora Novick, 05/10/12

Travel and Fashion Writer

My first stop was Hava Mehel or the Wind Palace, a giant, one-walled palace that served as a façade for the royal women.

Andrew Harper, 05/10/12

Editor, Hideaway Report

Paris has been scoured by tourists, but they've missed a few things.

Rick Steves, 05/10/12

Writer of European travel guidebooks and host of travel shows on public television and public radio (www.ricksteves.com)

A fundamental skill travelers have to develop is the ability to get around efficiently and economically using public transit.