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of travel woe

From canceled vacations to miserable service, get a heaping helping of gloom. Full story

Hold it!  You CAN salvage your summer break
Midsummer update: Travelers’ tough times
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X-Files odysseys worldwide

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From Roswell to Siberia, we know the truth is out there and we look for it with a bevy of extra-terrestrial themed trips. Full story

Uncover the X-Files

How much do you know about Mulder, Scully and the show’s mysteries?  Take the quiz

  Video: Mulder, Scully back on the big screen
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Geisha in the Gion District
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Vancouver Skyline and Harbor in Morning Light
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Climber Abseiling Down Table Mountain
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2008 Beijing Olympics - Construction
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Bad trips

Your travel nightmares, unfortunately, make great stories, so we want to hear your tales about trips gone wrong.

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Welcome summer!

The warm season is here again. Where are your favorite spots to enjoy the outdoors?

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Close-to-home getaways from $99 a night

With a shaky economy, hefty gas prices, and mounting airline fees, the traditional summer vacation model is undergoing a slight modification this year. Instead of cross-country road trips or extensive air travel, many of us are opting for "staycations" instead.

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