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The Oceania Nautica sails into Halong Bay in Vietnam. Exotic itineraries are one of the hallmarks of premium cruises.

Cushier cruisin’

May 6, 2016 at 10:51 p.m.

Cushier cruisin'

Spring-fed rivers such as the 135 floatable miles of Arkansas' Buffalo National River are special. The water is very clear and takes on luminous blues and greens from the refraction of dissolved limestone.

Springs break

May 7, 2016 at 1:07 a.m.

Springs break

Hagia Sophia, originally built as a Christian church in A.D. 537, is an icon of Istanbul's old city.

Tour bus a fine way to see Turkey

May 7, 2016 at 12:19 a.m.

Tour bus a fine way to see Turkey

Buffalo steaks are among the menu options at the Tree Room at Sundance Resort in Utah.

These restaurants run on star power

May 7, 2016 at 12:20 a.m.

These restaurants run on star power

Habitat for Humanity's Global Village in Americus shows examples of structures built for the poor in 15 countries.

Jimmy Carter’s hand helped shape village

May 6, 2016 at 10:34 p.m.

Jimmy Carter's hand helped shape village

A competitor goes inverted in the superpipe competition at the Winter X Games last January on Buttermilk Mountain.

Buttermilk: A tale of two mountains

May 7, 2016 at 12:35 a.m.

Buttermilk: A tale of two mountains

Blue mountains, shaded by fog, fade into the distance in a typical Great Smoky Mountains National Park scene. The park celebrates a birthday next year with special events, but a tour any time of the year brings visitors in contact with biological diversity and a rich collection of historical structures.

Smoky vistas, clear history

May 7, 2016 at 3:51 a.m.

Smoky vistas, clear history

Green gear for outdoors

May 7, 2016 at 3:11 a.m.

Green gear for outdoors

Brother Job of Skete Prophet Elias performs rites at the charnel room, which holds the skulls of deceased monks.

In Mt. Athos, Byzantine Empire lingers

May 7, 2016 at 3:20 a.m.

In Mt. Athos, Byzantine Empire lingers

A motorcyclist travels the Blue Ridge Parkway during the fall leaf-peeping season, which reaches its peak color in mid-October.

Golds, reds draw visitors to N.C. hills

May 7, 2016 at 2:39 a.m.

Golds, reds draw visitors to N.C. hills