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Travel editor Susan Glaser hits the jackpot in her first try at bidding on Priceline, and ends up with a fine hotel room in New York City, saving $120 a night.  Full story »

New hotels are burgeoning and attracting attention in New York City.  Full story »

It's not too late to ditch the turkey -- and the in-laws -- and head out of town this Thanksgiving. You don't even have to go far. There are several options for a close-to-home holiday getaway, complete with all the trimmings (and your in-laws, if you're inclined to invite them along).  Full story »

For a different skiing experience, try heading in a different direction. At Snowshoe Resort in West Virginia, you'll find Southern charm and flavor on and off the slopes. Full story »

Two decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, The Plain Dealer's former travel editor visits the once-divided city of Berlin, Germany. Full story »

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and whether you've served in the armed forces yourself or simply want to honor those who have, there are plenty of places in Ohio to pay your respects -- or simply have fun.  Full story »

Ohio bed-and-breakfasts win top honors. Salt Fork State Park Resort near Cambridge is offering a "Cool Nights, Hot Tub" package through Wednesday,Dec. 30 Full story »

The 16-deck Oasis of the Seas spans 1,200 feet from bow to stern. Its 2,700 cabins can accommodate 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew. Commissioned by Royal Caribbean International, the ship cost $1.5 billion and took two and a half years to build at the STX Finland Oy shipyard in Turku, southwestern Finland. Full story »

Big things and little things make a mother/daughter trip to New York memorable. Full story »

I have to confess that I consider much of the Caribbean to be homogeneous. Plant a palm tree on a beach somewhere, and I have trouble distinguishing one island from another. Jamaica -- with its own culture, its own music, its own food, its own art and its vibrant history -- is an exception. It's a real country, not just another generic island. Full story »

Special events and travel deals for Halloween, Thanksgiving. Full story »

Winter is high season in the Caribbean, but many hotels and resorts are offering good deals to make up for lagging bookings.  Full story »

When I was a kid, a highlight of my family's annual trek to Milwaukee was a trip to one of the major breweries in the city. Fast-forward four decades -- fond memories intact -- when we planned our early-summer visit on the eve of my aunt's 90th birthday. Then it dawned on me: How cool would it be to take another turn down brewery lane?  Full story »

Rich in German heritage and endless architectural flourishes, Milwaukee is a beautiful old city with an energetic, youthful vibe. All walks of life seem to stroll the city's downtown, meandering from restaurants and taverns to shops and handsome urban housing. Well-maintained city neighborhoods add polish to the allure.  Full story »