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May 24

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TripAdvisor also ranked the top landmarks in the world. 1. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia.

World's best landmarks: Angkor Wat and Alcatraz

TripAdvisor's annual Travelers Choice awards honor the world's best landmarks.

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Minneapolis: There's more to see in Minnesota than you might expect, and the larger of its Twin Cities beckons beer, music and outdoor lovers for a three-day weekend. Often named the most bike-friendly city in America, Minneapolis can be easily canva

Seven cities perfect for a three-day weekend
You can cross these North American spots off your list in just a few days, and come home feeling cultured and invigorated, not tired and overwhelmed.

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The Macallan debuts sensational new Scotch distillery
The luxury single malt Scotch whisky producer introduces a new distillery and visitor center on its 370-acre estate in Craigellachie, Scotland.

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Revolver Taco serves tacos and margaritas in a lounge-like setting.

New trail lets you explore Dallas one margarita at a time
Dallas has claimed fame as the birthplace of the frozen margarita. It has launched a new Margarita Mile, with 17 stops.

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Through Memorial Day (May 28), Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo. is presenting its annual Bluegrass and BBQ Festival.

Summer barbecue festivals at theme parks
Through Memorial Day and beyond, theme parks are mixing two summer treats: barbecue and thrill rides. Just don't eat too much before riding.

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The Level at Melia Caribe Tropical, Dominican Republic: Adult-only and family-friendly sections mean this resort has broad appeal, catering to everyone from honeymooners to toddlers to groups of 70-somethings. The adults-only pool, for example, featu

Eight Caribbean resorts with adults-only pools
At these Caribbean resorts, you’ll find amenities suited to families, as well as adults-only pools.

flights

An Aer Lingus Airbus A330 jet lands at San Francisco International Airport on Oct. 22, 2016.

Oops! Taxiing Aer Lingus Airbus A330 clips building at San Francisco
Aer Lingus Airbus A330 was being pulled by a tug "when the tractor crew misjudged the turn and the wing clipped a concrete pillar," local TV reports.

cruises

Tourists take photos of steam rising from the entry point where lava from the Kilauea volcano hits the Pacific Ocean. The Kilauea volcano erupted on May 3, with the lava flow destroying 24 homes and causing the evacuation of 2,000 people.

Hawaii volcano: Eruption of Kilauea continues to cause disruption for cruise ships
Crystal Cruises has joined Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises in canceling a call at the Big Island in Hawaii as intensified eruptions continue at Kilauea.

nation-now

Union organizers hold signs as members of the Culinary Workers Union, Local 226, file into a university arena in Las Vegas where they voted to authorize a strike in the city's casinos. The vote will not immediately affect the casinos, but it would gi

Las Vegas casino workers could strike for the first time in more than 3 decades
Las Vegas casinos could watch tens of thousands of employees walk off the job for the first time in more than three decades after union members voted to authorize a strike at any time starting June 1.

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You can spend the night in F. Scott Fitzgerald's old house
If you think you would’ve killed it during the Jazz Age, now you can step back in time by staying in a house where F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald once lived.