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From ancient temples crawling with monkeys and rats to desolate beaches teeming with exotic wildlife, here are 10 unusual places to connect with nature.

SmarterTravel

Smartertravel.com

Hell is other passengers. In the airport, long lines, flight delays, and too-short connections create a world of aggravation in which irritating people are the...

Oyster

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

For those who love tree-hugging just as much as they love snuggling up with that special someone, we've found the best hotels for environmentally-friendly duos who don't want to skimp on romance.

SmarterTravel

Smartertravel.com

There's something about being on vacation that turns travelers into easy marks. No one wants to get mugged, but new surroundings, vacation giddiness, and a...

Diane Gottsman

National etiquette and modern manners expert; owner, The Protocol School of Texas

Keep these tips in mind as you prepare for your next flight.

Trevor Gair

Law student

I visited northern Iraq for a reason. It does not boast the historical monuments of neighboring Syria nor a wide range of landscapes like Turkey, however I had read that the ethnic Kurdish people ranked second to none for hospitality.

Vitamin Daily

Beach babes, long boards, and bellini bars -- it's all about Huntington Beach, California. Here with, VitaminDaily.com Sarah Bancroft's OC picks

Brian Simpson

Resident Travel Expert, Travelocity.ca

For future and expectant moms and their significant other, babymoons are a great idea for couples on the cusp of parenthood. Whether you're celebrating a last hurrah before getting pregnant, or having some quiet alone time before baby arrives, we're confident that there's a babymoon for any couple.

Marni Soupcoff

Managing Editor, Blogs

I'm sharing my cottage experience to make you feel better about the long weekend no matter your plans. Because if you're going to a cottage, you'll be making enduring memories of special time spent with family and friends. But if you're not, you'll be saving yourself an untold amount of aggravation, revulsion, and cash.

Lynsey Walker

Lynsey Walker, MSc. RHN (in-training), lynseylovesfood.com

The first long weekend of the summer season is almost here, and with that comes the start of the great pilgrimage up north to cottages, campsites, and the great outdoors. While you may not be able to avoid the stop and go of bumper to bumper traffic, you can avoid the need to stop for greasy service centre fare with some healthy snacks that pack up fast and travel well.

Vitamin Daily

This laidback California beach community combines boho chic and an artsy vibe. Here's VitaminDaily.com's Sarah Bancroft's must-see, must-do itinerary.

Adrian Brijbassi

Managing Editor, Vacay.ca

While the Canadian tourism industry faces headwinds from its traditional markets because of the continued lagging economies in Europe and the United States, it has seen growth in other parts of the world.

Travel + Leisure

TravelandLeisure.com

On most cruise ships, your accommodations, standard meals, entertainment, and daytime activities are included in your fare. Then the nickel-and-diming begins.

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Vitamin Daily

Skip the glitz and glam of Rodeo Drive: VitaminDaily.com's Anya Georgijevic hit up some of Los Angeles' cooler spots. Here's where to drink, listen, eat, read, and drink more in L.A.