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Destinations
Mystic magnet
Iona, a small, windswept island in the Western Hebrides of Scotland, was once one of the most well-known places in Europe... The Australian

Natural order
Swim with dolphins, snorkel with seals and watch whales in eco-friendly Kaikoura... Sydney Morning Herald

Wild on the Nile in Uganda
This country is Africa (jungle, elephants, lions and all) without the tourist bells and whistles, and one way to discover it is on the Nile, bouncing along on a raft... New York Times

Tours and Activities
A hip-hop tour of New York's Harlem
Ginny Dougary and teenage sons take a guided tour of Harlem and the Bronx to find the roots of hip-hop... The Times

Island Paradises in America
10 gorgeous islands you may not know about... Forbes Traveler

The 10 Best Lobster Shacks In Maine
Tie on your bibs: Travel + Leisure cracks down on the juiciest claws, the tenderest tails, and the most overstuffed lobster rolls Maine has to offer... Travel and Leisure

Van Gogh's landscapes get rare treatment in Switzerland
Seventy landscapes, among them key works never seen by wide audiences, are presented in an ambitious show at Basel's Kunstmuseum... USA Today

Cruise
How to Beat the Heat on a Summer Cruise
If you're going to survive the summer on a hot-weather cruise, you'll need our Zen-like approach to the heat. We list eight expert tips for beating the heat while cruising... Smarter Travel

Hurricane season could be less active than in 2008
This year's six-month Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1, looks to be slightly less active than last year's, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's annual forecast... USA Today

Could fuel surcharges make a comeback?
Last summer, when at the pump gas prices hovered around $4 per gallon, and crude oil hit $145, fuel surcharges were a way of life with taxis, pizza deliveries, and yes, cruise lines... USA Today

Transportation
US scraps airport bomb detectors as ineffective
The government is scrapping a post-Sept. 11, 2001, airport screening program because the machines did not operate as intended and cost too much to maintain... Yahoo Travel News