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Seeing Barcelona, Briefly
A couple embarking on a cruise from Barcelona asks how to make the most of two days in the chief city of Catalonia, Spain.
SEE Peter Greenberg at the AARP Life@50+ National Event & Expo in Las Vegas, Oct. 22-24. Register today!
The Great
Family Vacation Challenge
AARP family expert Amy Goyer challenges you to bare all this summer. Doing what? Find out now!
Save a Buck: Airport Freebies
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.
Tools
AARP Recipe Database
Get cooking with hundreds of delicious recipes created especially for AARP members.
Location Scout
Find the best location for retiring—or just starting afresh—by answering these simple questions.
AARP Books
Scam-Proof Your Life
377 Smart Ways to Protect You & Your Family From Ripoffs, Bogus Deals & Other Consumer Headaches
- Age-ism in Car Rentals
- Faster Flier Miles
- Avoiding Travel Scams
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.
Extended-Stay Hotels
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!
The World's Longest Yard Sale
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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Group: National Event
Discuss this year’s exciting lineup for AARP’s member event in Las Vegas.
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Visit Them Now: Endangered National Parks
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
Wondering what that checked baggage is going to cost you? Use our guide and these packing tips.
Replacing Lost Passports
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.
More Travel Articles
- Currency Conversion Tips
- Visiting the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
- Older Americans Sign up for Peace Corps
- A Goddess Is Born
- Freeloader's Guide to Exotic Vacations
- VIDEO: Culinary Travel
- Safari in Africa, Sip Wine in France--All Without Leaving the U.S.
- Kitesurfing: Flowin' in the Wind
- The Virtuous Vacation
- Ron Burley: Flight Cancellation Refunds
- The Adventures of Stan and Marcia
- Scam Alert: Travel Clubs
- AARP Radio: Traveling a Different Road With History
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AARP Travel Benefits
AARP Travel Gives You the World for Less
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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Show Us Your Jalopy
Send us a picture of your car to show us why you deserve a new Ford Focus!
Member Discount
Save on summer essentials from the Everyday Savings Center powered by NextJump.
Reform Health Care
Millions of Americans are just one medical emergency away from financial ruin!
Vegas@50+
AARP presents Vegas@ 50+, our National Event, coming Oct. 22-24.
'Doughnut Hole' Help
Do you want to avoid the "Doughnut Hole"? Get help here.
Emergency Prepare
We'll show you easy ways to help neighbors get prepared for disasters.
Stonewall Riots
The gay-rights movement lit up one pivotal night; see the role Hispanics played.
Movies & Reviews
Join this group to discuss the movies and actors you love!
Need a Job?
You've come to the right place. Start your job search here on AARP.org.
Facebook Addict
They say you can't have too many friends. Who was he to prove them wrong?
Annual Reports
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.
