Lifestyle & Trends - Travel

Europe tours: A variety of options let you see the continent your way

From the fragrant lavender fields of Provence to the Gothic spires of Prague's skyline, Europe is a treasure trove of sensory experiences. A lifetime of travel on the continent would let you see it all, but for those with more limited time, carefully planned Europe tours can do more than just take you to the major sights - it can immerse you in the culture and lifestyle that have made Europe the ultimate destination for generations of travelers.

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Money-saving secrets for small business travelers

The need to travel on business may remind you of that old adage that you have to spend money to make money. But premium travel arrangements don't have to cost a premium price. Saving money on the big expenses of business travel - transportation and lodging - can be as simple as planning ahead, staying flexible and using reward and incentive programs to your advantage.

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Help make your dreams a reality with wedding insurance

Getting married is a dream. Who hasn't fantasized about the dress, the jewelry, your dad walking you down the aisle, the music, the cake, the reception following the ceremony? Because people travel so much these days, weddings aren't always local any more. Not being able to directly interact face to face with wedding organizers at the church and reception hall, and vendors who will be handling the cake, photos and flowers, to name a few, can make planning a bit more of a challenge.

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Health advice for small-business travelers

Packing in as much work as possible to maximize the cost benefits of your trip can leave you with little time to take care of yourself while you're taking care of business. One solution is to fit fitness in wherever you can, whether it's simply avoiding high-calorie temptations or setting the alarm 30 minutes early so you can hit the hotel's fitness center before breakfast.

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Spring's greatest showcase: the Centennial National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.

There's nothing more beautiful than the coming of spring after a long winter. As grass grows green and the air warms, nature puts on a spectacular show that manages to impress year after year. Nowhere is spring's beauty more vibrantly on display than at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration in Washington, D.C. This year marks a storied and once-in-a-lifetime event, the 100 year anniversary of the arrival of Japanese flowering cherry trees in D.C.'s West Potomac Park.

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