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Fumigating against mosquitoes in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

Chikungunya, which causes fever and muscle pain, has spread across the region this year. Here are tips for travelers.

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Entrance to the Louvre is covered with the Paris Museum Pass.

The answer: It depends. That said, here are some things to consider if you’re visiting Amsterdam, Madrid, Florence or Paris.

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A beach inside the Hang En cave.

For the adventurous who endure the trek to reach the giant Hang En cave, the rewards are otherworldly.

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Rita Forrester, a member of the legendary Carter Family of Virginia, operates the Carter Family Fold, a performance space near the Virginia-Tennessee border.

An area in southern Appalachia, regarded by some as the original capital of country music, still moves to its own lively soundtrack.

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The desert between El Rosario and Guerrero Negro. 

Retracing a honeymoon car trip along the Baja California Peninsula.

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On a trip to the Seine-et-Marne region, where Brie has been produced since the seventh century, the author goes on an indulgent cheese tasting tour.

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Little Eleven Paris sells an edgy and casual collection of clothing for children between the ages of 4 and 14.

The Montorgueil neighborhood, known for its many restaurants and chocolatiers, is also home to stylish clothing and accessory spots.

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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion called Nikkei is the emphasis at Chotto Matte, opened in 2013.

A dozen or so high-profile Peruvian restaurants have emerged on the city’s dining scene, with more on the way.