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Seeing Barcelona, Briefly

By Peter Greenberg

A couple embarking on a cruise from Barcelona asks how to make the most of two days in the chief city of Catalonia, Spain.    

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The Great
Family Vacation Challenge

By Amy Goyer

AARP family expert Amy Goyer challenges you to bare all this summer. Doing what? Find out now!

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Save a Buck: Airport Freebies

By Sid Kirchheimer

These days, airlines may be charging for everything from baggage to in-flight beverages, but some airports are picking up the slack and offering free perks. Take a look.

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AARP Recipe Database

Get cooking with hundreds of delicious recipes created especially for AARP members.

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Location Scout

Find the best location for retiring—or just starting afresh—by answering these simple questions.

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Book: scam proof

Scam-Proof Your Life

By Sid Kirchheimer

377 Smart Ways to Protect You & Your Family From Ripoffs, Bogus Deals & Other Consumer Headaches

By Michael Zielenziger

Grand Canyon National Park

Camp fee-free! The National Park Service will allow free admission over three weekends this summer at 147 National Park Service sites across the country.

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Extended-Stay Hotels

By Peter Greenberg

If you're planning a trip for more than a night or two, why not consider an extended-stay hotel? Extended-stay properties offer amenities like kitchens, washing machines, and complimentary breakfasts--and average only around $85 a night!

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The World's Longest Yard Sale

By Peter Greenberg

What's 654 miles long and has thousands of Barbies? Peter Greenberg takes you on a trip through five states as he follows the "Highway 127 Yard Sale."

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Photo: Angels Landing
Tiff01 reaches new heights in Zion National Park, Utah.
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Visit Them Now: Endangered National Parks

By Jen Uscher

Melting glaciers, diseased trees, rising waters. Eight national parks represent just some of those endangered by climate change. But it's not too late to visit—and help. Includes interactive slideshow.

Checked Baggage Costs

By Expedia

Wondering what that checked baggage is going to cost you? Use our guide and these packing tips.

Sea of Life

By Joe Kita and Paul Kita

A father and son set sail to learn about life and each other on a 108-day world cruise.

Replacing Lost Passports

By Peter Greenberg

One of travelers' biggest fears is having their passport lost or stolen. But if you're prepared and know what to do, you can get a new passport relatively quickly. This video explains.

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AARP Travel Benefits

AARP Travel Gives You the World for Less

Member Benefits: Cruise

Celebrate your love, surrounded by family and friends, with a free renewal of vows ceremony when you book a minimum 5-night stay at a Beaches Resort in the Caribbean! Book by August 31. Travel August 14 - November 4, 2009.

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Join the Fat 2 Fit Weight-Loss Challenge
Don't go it alone. Join AARP's team effort to shed pounds, with coaching from Carole Carson.
 

Free, Fun Games for Your Brain 
Keep your mind sharp with interactive games and the latest research and tips on boosting your brain power.

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AARP’s annual reports are now available in a fully interactive format.

West Virginia

AARP will be vigilant for consumers as the state considers a utility rate hike.