Travel Features - AP

NEW YORK - Whether you're looking for a gift for an armchair traveler or a frequent flyer, you can't go wrong with a book. Full Story »

NEW YORK - What makes a good holiday gift for a traveler? Full Story »

PIERRE, S.D. - Legalized gambling began in Deadwood on Nov. 1, 1989, when an actor portraying Wild Bill Hickok, accompanied by a woman portraying Calamity Jane, shot a revolver into the air. Full Story »

CHICAGO - From Greektown to Chinatown, from the Polish Triangle to Pakistani restaurants on Devon Avenue, Chicago has a wealth of diverse ethnic neighborhoods to explore. Full Story »

JAIPUR, India - I needed an escape, a vacation that would shake me out of my routine, and leave me with more than souvenirs and digital photos. So when the yoga center in New York where I'm learning to meditate organized a two-week yoga trip to India, I decided to go. Full Story »

NORLINA, N.C. - That old adage "No rest for the weary" could have been coined with Mark and Barbara Van Art in mind. Full Story »

ST. LOUIS - There's a widely held belief that blues music was born in the Mississippi Delta, traveled up river to places like Memphis and then north to Chicago. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Winter is a traditionally slow season for vacation home rentals. But if you're a would-be renter, you can score terrific bargains on offseason rentals and enjoy a different type of getaway, sipping hot chocolate in front of a cozy fireplace instead of running around to see the sights. Full Story »

NEW YORK - Travelers have been able to score decent deals on hotel rooms and airfares over the last year. But car rental prices have increased dramatically despite the weak economy. Full Story »

ST. LOUIS - The shimmering Gateway Arch on the banks of the Mississippi River is St. Louis' calling card. But the iconic monument set off from the rest of the city is, well, set off from the rest of the city. Full Story »