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Its capital Dar es Salaam and language Swahili, East Africa's biggest country is known for its Serengeti grasslands; Mount Kilimanjaro, of course; the swell safari-ing found in and around its Ngorongoro Crater; and exotic/historic offshore Zanzibar.

For those who love being on the water but not on humongous cruise ships, there are plenty of options across the seven seas (and lakes and rivers in between) -- many luxury but some surprisingly affordable.

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From cowboys to cosmopolitan, rugged Rocky Mountains to rolling prairies, Alberta's a year-round vacation paradise. Exciting adventures, great events, and warm, western hospitality -- that's Canada's "sunny Alberta"!

One of Europe's coolest & comeliest cities, with a Catalan-Spanish-international vibe; Mediterranean weather; history, architecture & culture stretching back to Roman times; & of course kick-butt dining, shopping & nightlife. Benvinguts!

Whether you're an amateur or a pro, here's a place to discuss techniques, gear, great places to take pictures, and more. So click away!

Yes, that Dubai, with all those Rolls-Royces, gilded malls, indoor ski area, seven-star hotels. Plus larger but lower-key Abu Dhabi, up the coast. And guess what? You don't need to take out a second mortgage to come & see what all the fuss is about.

One of the world's smallest countries, up in the Pyrenees between Spain and France, is a charming anomaly, with its ancient churches & mountain vales -- oh, & a congested capital crammed with shops & nightspots catering to both sides of the border.

Industrial & bucolic, flat & hilly, the Midwest's biggest state has big-city action (Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Akron, Toledo) & natural beauties (Lake Erie islands/beaches, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, more). And it's sports-mad!

Siam, I said... This Buddhist kingdom remains a stunning destination, from the hurly-burly of Bangkok to its Golden Triangle to its voluptuous beaches.