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Memorial Day destinations in the Southeast
If you are looking to play this Memorial Day weekend, but don't want to stray far from Atlanta, here are popular tourist destinations in the Southeast.

Your weekend away for May 10, 2009
Reader vacation photos.

Adirondack hike yields views of wildlife
New trails mean more enjoyment for hikers in the Adirondacks.

Famous movie locations worth a visit
These famous movie locations are worthy of visiting on their own, but hold special interest for film buffs.

Midwest hopes for "Public Enemies" tourism
The Wisconsin Department of Tourism wants people to visit Wisconsin locales shown in the movie filmed in the state.

Popular music festivals
A roundup of some of America's most popular music festivals.

Your weekend away for May 3, 2009
Reader's vacation photos.

Following the Bourbon Trail
Kentuckians like to brag about their whiskey, and distillery tours along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail let them show off the craft of turning grains and a few other ingredients into fine whiskey in an age-old process.

Kansas City fun on a budget
Kansas City has plenty of entertainment options for budget-conscious travelers.

Your weekend away for April 26, 2009
Photos of reader vacations.

Secret side of Cabo San Lucas
Despite it’s well-earned reputation as a singles party town, Cabo San Lucas also attracts those looking for a relaxing vacation.

Sea Island offers luxury and comfort
Like the name suggests, a trip to Sea Island is sea-focused, thanks to a wide beach and even wider range of sea- and sand-oriented activities.

Tours of Louisiana swamps and plantations
When visiting Louisiana, consider adding a tour of a historic plantation or a swamp teeming with alligators to your itinerary.

Culture and history on display in Providence
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the union, but there’s plenty to experience within its narrow borders.

Southeastern National Parks
National Park Week is an annual celebration of the nation's parks. There are 62 such recognized parks located in the Southeast, within driving distance of Atlanta.

Your weekend away for April 19, 2009
Photos of reader vacations

Travel with us to Cuba
Photos from Cuba highlight the Cuban way of life for many islanders. The Obama administration will allow unlimited travel and money transfers by Cuban Americans to family in Cuba, and will take other steps to ease U.S. restrictions on the island.

Your weekend away for April 12, 2009
Photos of reader vacations and weekend getaways.

Readers spring break '09 photos
Photos of readers' spring break vacations.

Memphis a music mecca for rock, soul lovers
Memphis is a mecca of sorts for fans of rock and the blues. Gallery focuses on three museums: Graceland, the Rock n Soul museum and Sun Records.

Volcanoes thrill, then spill, on Hawaii's big island
Photos of Kilauea volcanic action on the big island of Hawaii.

Portland's a budget-friendly Oregon city
Portland, Oregon has a lot to offer tourist son a budget.

Tourists avoid Mexico travel this spring
Photos of deserted beaches and empty businesses as Mexico suffers a severe decline in tourism.

Your weekend away for April 5, 2009
Reader photos from weekend vacations and getaways.

The past is still a big part of rising Vietnam
Photos from Ho Chi Minh, the Mekong Delta and Cu Chi, Vietnam. Vietnam is a nation on the rise. Having transformed itself from a rice importer before 1986 to one of the world's largest rice exporters, it has seen its poverty level fall from 70 percent in the '80s to under 30 percent today.

Tellus Science Museum opens minds in Cartersville
Photos of the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville GA.

Ancient ruins: when your vacation is set in stone
Photos of ancient Greek ruins

New cruise ships for Atlanta travelers to consider
Photos of the newest cruise ships to sail.

Your weekend away for March 29, 2009
Photos from reader vacations.

Upcoming jazz festivals for summer 2009
Photos of upcoming jazz festivals in the US and around the world.

'Wunderland' impresses model train lovers in Hamburg
Photos of the Miniatur Wunderland model train museum in Hamburg, Germany.

Literary trail shows southern writers' homes
Within driving distance of Atlanta exist many famous 20th-century writers' homes along the newly created Southern Literary Trail, a collaboration of 18 towns in Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi that recognizes significant writers' residences and towns. Organizers of the trail, which kicked off in March, chose 22 writers whose body of work was influenced heavily by their communities.

Good things come in small packages at New York's Jane Hotel
Photos of the Jane Hotel in New York, which has tiny rooms and shared bathrooms, but doesn't cost as much as traditional hotels.

Bring shoes, appetite to San Francisco
Jump aboard a ferry or streetcar for a cheap tour of San Francisco's scenic splendor, grab a burrito from a Mission District taqueria and catch a glimpse of wild life, from the sea lions barking away at Fisherman's Wharf to the two-legged denizens of the Haight Ashbury District.

Aruba: Island of stunning sand and seas
Aruba doesn't disappoint. The temperature hovers year-round at about 80 degrees. The water is gorgeous on the southern beaches with their sugary white sand. And Aruba's main source of income is tourism, so visitors are always made to feel welcome.