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There's something magical about a sleek, fast sportscar, even if you're not a racing fan. At the Auto und Technik Museum in Sinsheim, Germany, you can see an incredible collection of Ferraris as well as a Lamborghini Miura, a Delorean and the Blue Flame. If airplanes are more interesting to you, the Auto und Technik Museum boasts a Concorde and a Soviet-era TU-144. The museum's enormous collection also includes historic aircraft and trains.

Ferrari fans will want to put this museum on their "must see" list, but you can take a photo tour of the Auto und Technik Museum right now, if you wish.

This fascinating museum also has a sister museum, the Technikmuseum Speyer, in the German city of the same name.

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I've traveled by subway in several cities. In each, I've had to learn how to buy tickets, how to board the subway and how to read route maps. Most importantly, I've had to learn how to stay safe. Inexperienced tourists can be easy targets for pickpockets, purse snatchers and other unsavory characters. They can also make mistakes that could lead to elevator and escalator accidents.

If your travel plans will take you to a large city, you should consider using that city's subway system. You will save time and money. Our subway safety tips will help you avoid encounters with criminals, stay safe and avoid injuries.

Find out more about staying safe on the subway.

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I love visiting towns where the past and present are celebrated together. Chestertown, Maryland, is one of my favorite places on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Chestertown's historic, walkable downtown, well-preserved 18th and 19th century homes, art galleries, restaurants and shops offer visitors just enough activity for a daytrip and plenty of enjoyment for a weekend away.

I spent the better part of today in Chestertown, taking an abbreviated, self-guided walking tour of the historic area, visiting shops and galleries and enjoying lunch at the Lemon Leaf Cafe with family. Once again, I was reminded of how much fun it is to spend a day or two in a place like Chestertown, exploring, talking with locals and visitors and experiencing a new destination at a relaxed pace.

If you, too, enjoy historic, walkable towns, take our photo tour of Chestertown, Maryland, and find out what makes the Eastern Shore such a special place.

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I've traveled extensively in Canada's maritime provinces, and I'm often asked about my experience driving the Cabot Trail.

First, I loved every minute. Even the minute(s) when I talked with fellow hikers about Michael Jackson. In French.

Second, there's so much to see that I wish I had stopped overnight along the Trail so that I could linger in special places.

Third, there is no right or wrong way to drive the Trail. You will need to find out what landmarks and opportunities interest you, and plan your itinerary accordingly.

Not sure where to start? Take our Cabot Trail photo tour and see why so many travelers choose Cape Breton Island as their vacation destination.

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I suppose I should not have been surprised to read that airports in the UK are beginning to charge for the privilege of dropping off airline passengers. According to The Telegraph, 15 airports in the UK currently offer short term parking that is intended to replace the practice of pulling up to the curb at the air terminal and letting one or more travelers exit your car.

And it doesn't come cheap. Stansted Airport charges $3.13 for ten minutes in a quick dropoff lot, and London City Airport charges $8.60 to park for just half an hour.

It may be that some of these airports are just trying to encourage passengers to use public transportation, but I have my doubts. Whatever the motive, I hope this type of passenger dropoff fee does not cross the Atlantic Ocean.

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We all know that Paris is a fascinating, beautiful city, and most travelers begin their France vacation there. As you can see from this photo of Place Stanislas in Nancy, France, there are many other wonderful destinations outside of Paris, too. Nancy's central squares are so architecturally important that they have been collectively declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Take an armchair tour of France's undiscovered cities and towns, including Nancy.

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I have to admit that when I think of air travel, I feel angry because of all the fees the airlines have imposed. But airlines are not the only travel companies adding fees in order to boost profits. Cruise lines, hotels and car rental companies have all come up with ways to part customers from their cash.

There's almost no way to avoid every single travel fee, but knowing about fees well before they appear on your bill will help you save money on your trip. For instance, you can save money by booking air travel online instead of by phone, and by choosing hotels that do not add resort fees to your daily charges. To help you find out which travel fees might affect you, we've put together an overview of the current travel fee situation, including links to additional resources for each travel fee category.

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According to CNN, the WHO believes that a newly-discovered coronavirus that apparently originated in the Middle East is a "threat to the entire world." The coronavirus, called Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has killed 27 people out of the 50 known to have contracted the disease.

The CDC and WHO are doing their usual good job of providing updates on their websites. Travelers should pay particular attention to these updates if they plan to travel to the Middle East. We've put together a MERS-CoV FAQ to help spread the word about this coronavirus to the traveling public.

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Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, right?

While many people travel to the beach, mountains or countryside to relax and do nothing, there are plenty of vacationers who prefer more active experiences. These travelers sign up for adventure tours, bicycle tours and walking tours. Even traditional tour group participants generally find themselves walking and climbing steps.

If you've made a deposit on a trip that involves mild to moderate physical activity, why not make sure that you will be ready to enjoy every minute of your vacation? Getting into better shape doesn't need to cost a lot, and the only equipment you need is a good pair of shoes.

Ready to begin? Take a look at our tips for improving your travel health and fitness.

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Not quite a year after returning home from a 2012 trip to Italy, I received a letter from my German rental car company, telling me that I have been billed 25 Euros for administrative costs related to a speeding ticket we apparently received on Italy's Via Flacca last May.

The letter stated that I would hear from the ticketing authority "shortly," but I have been waiting for over a month. That's not unusual in Italy, and I have no doubt that the letter will turn up some day, hopefully this year.

When you get a ticket while driving a rental car, how is that ticket forwarded to you, and what should you do? The answers lie in your rental car agreement, which you signed when you picked up your car. If you are renting a car soon, you will want to learn more about traffic tickets and rental cars.

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