Shouting for Joy
Hundred-foot drops. 60-mph swoops. Thrilling new rides at amusement parks give you plenty to scream about.
The newest rides now in high gear at amusement parks around the country prove that building higher and faster coasters are only two ways to create a full-throated adrenaline rush. These five newcomers add a twist to the traditional thrill ride, raising the stakes and the decibel level.
Rules of Engagement
Use these tips to ensure the kiddos rave (not rant) about that cultural journey you're planning abroad
I have this friend - no, really, a friend - who always wanted to go to Italy, so she and her husband spent more than a year planning a family trip there. They wanted to introduce their 8-year-old son to the wonders of Michelangelo, gondola rides in "the city of water," all the statues on the Piazza della Signoria.
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Travel
The Price Is Right
The shaky economy has generated jaw-dropping deals for luxe vacations this summer. Trust us, you'll be tempted.
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People
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Golf
Annika
With the pro tour behind her, what's next for golf's golden girl? Turns out Sorenstam's just getting started and, boy, does she mean business.
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Food & Drink
Chill, Baby
Whip up one of these cool and refreshing cocktails and you'll forget just how high the mercury's rising
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Family
Rock On!
Pack up your sense of adventure for a spine-tingling family trek through three national parks out West
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ClubCorp
Close to Home
Clubs with new looks give members a slew of good reasons to stay put this summer


