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Out for a Classic Good Time in the Woods and on (or in) the Water
Yuko Shimizu

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Out for a Classic Good Time in the Woods and on (or in) the Water
Send the kids back to school with memories of a classic family summer vacation. Also: Adventure | Budget | Learning | Luxury
  Interest: Family

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Top Madrid Chefs Draw Inspiration From a Catalan Star
A handful of restaurants in often-overlooked Madrid - some of them run by disciples of Ferran Adriΰ himself - continue to assert themselves.
  Destination: Madrid
  Interest: Food and Wine

GOING TO
Charleston
Although mostly known for its cultured Southern charm, Charleston has something for everyone in the family.
  Destination: Charleston

SURFACING
In Providence, Faded Area Finds Fresh Appeal
Artists have flocked to the West Side of Providence, helping to fuel a community-led revitalization effort.
  Destination: Providence
FORAGING
Espadrilles in Madrid
Many stores sell espadrilles, but there is only one Casa Hernanz, where the long wooden counter dates back to the 19th century and the shoes are made by hand.
  Destination: Madrid
CHECK IN, CHECK OUT
Marriott Courtyard Downtown in Oklahoma City
The hotel, the newest (and most centrally located) of three Courtyards in Oklahoma City, is stone's throw from the city's entertainment district.

East Timor Has Beaches Like Bali's but Few Tourists
Seth Mydans for The New York Times
Boys play on the nearly deserted beach in Dili, the capital of East Timor.

NEXT STOP
East Timor Has Beaches Like Bali's but Few Tourists
Tourism is one of the few hopes for a boost to East Timor's economy, but nothing is specifically in place to welcome tourists.



PRACTICAL TRAVELER
Overweight Bag? Have Your Wallet Ready
Airlines are cutting travelers very little slack when they show up at the check-in counter with overweight bags, or with more than the allowable number of checked bags.

Trying Not to Get to 'Are We There Yet?'
Band-Aids, pipe cleaners and Game Boys can help pass the time. And don't forget the patience.
  Interest: Family

On the Cushy Trail of Lewis and Clark
JOURNEYS
On the Cushy Trail of Lewis and Clark
Instead of worrying about bears and blizzards, it's possible to follow the trail of Lewis and Clark while staying in fine historic hotels.
  Destination: Northwest

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Travel Notes: Remember, Summer's Lease Hath All Too Short a Date

Letters: Discovering Le Marche; Kids at Wineries?

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July 2 to 9 -- Marrakesh, Morocco
From July 2 to 9, this already bustling and colorful city will welcome artists from around the world for its annual Popular Arts Festival.
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