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CASA volunteers are making a difference in the lives of foster children. How the program got its start and why it is so effective in the lives of the children it touches.

Cartagena de Indias 28 boutique hotels have limited accommodations but offer white-glove, personalized service to their clientele. Some offer last-minute special rates.

This is a significant time in our country's history. Our new president , Barack Obama, has asked each one of us to take part in some form of community service.

Few luxury inns are historic and have spa facilities, a business center, gourmet breakfasts, free parking and wine tastings, but Casa Laguna on the PCH is a Unique Inn.

The famous 19th century lithographs of Maya ruins by Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854) can now be seen by the public in a restored mansion in Mérida, Yucatán's capital.

Communities around the nation read with disbelief the story of Jaycee Dugard, a woman of 29 who was kidnapped as a child of 11 and consequently robbed of her childhood.

The Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul is now a standing memory paying homage to the memory of the famous, and sometimes controversial, artist.

Tourists to the Denver, Colorado, area will likely enjoy Casa Bonita. It's a lot more than food; it's entertainment for the entire family for an entire day.

A fascinating glimpse of 17th century Madrid through the eyes of the prolific playwright

St. Augustine hotels and bed and breakfast inns throughout the city offer a variety of lodging. Casa de Solana in the heart of the historic district offers much more.

Casa Laguna Inn & Spa is a quintessentially Southern California B&B, with the class and luxury amenities of a large-scale resort. It's best for romantic beach vacations.

For more than eight decades, America's notable and notorious have slept at the grand Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach.

Barcelona features many buildings by local legend, architect Antoni Gaudi, but none illustrates his inimitable take on modern urban living better than Casa Mila.

A really great recipe book inspired by Spanish and the Mediterranean Muslim countries. The way the Clark's "do" their food is great, it's real and homely restaurant fare

There's a warm orange glow radiating from the French doors lining the corner building of Irving Place and E 17th St.in Gramercy Park.

For anyone seeking a romantic getaway in unusual surroundings, look no further than the Casa Sibarita Hotel, set amidst stunning scenery, just 45 minutes from Valencia.

Although The Casa Marina has history, grandeur and a beautiful landscape, it is quite expensive and lacks some standard amenities.

It took only three years to build and the original owners lived in it for only ten years but the castle on the hill has stood the test of time.

Casa del Caballo Blanco is an eco lodge that supports a bird rehabilitation and release program in Belize. Green travel packages and tours add to an interesting vacation.

Staying somewhere chic in Madrid does not have to be exorbitantly expensive if you choose one of the new wave of edited luxury hotels that are springing up in the city.

The Coast Guard is adopting the HC-144A Ocean Sentry, a derivative of the well known CASA CN-235-300, to serve as its new medium range surveillance aircraft.

Antoni Gaudi is known for his highly original architectures in Barcelona. The restored Casa Battlo is one of his masterpieces and a must-see site in the city.

The Catalan capital of Spain provides the setting for several famous creations by a leading exponent of art nouveau in Europe.

Modern architect, Antoni Gaudi's distinctive structure's can be seen in various places in Barcelona and his work has been influential in the city's architecture.

Classic dishes in Madrid include robust stews, roast lamb and suckling pig, cooked in wood-burning ovens, best enjoyed in the city's most typical restaurants.

A bed and breakfast hotel near Guadalajara, Mexico, strives to add creative amenities while staying inexpensive. Local flavor and the personal touch helps B&Bs stand out.

Cayo Espanto, off the coast of Belize, is the perfect getaway island. The private Caribbean destination offers extreme luxury and seclusion for those seeking R and R.

Sanibel Island is known for its alligators, shelling, beaches, its natural beauty and its luxury resorts and hotels. Here's a look at Sundial Resort, Casa Ybel and more.

The new project to encourage locally produced organic produce by restaurants got off the ground well at the first Gastronomy Day.

Cuba is an attractive destination but beware of charming people with cleaver scams. The following are the more common experienced by visitors.

Hearst Castle entertained the rich and famous of the golden era of Hollywood. Today the palace is part of the California Park District, open for tours to the public.

The late Gianni Versace's mansion, Casa Casuarina, has been recommissioned as a private, members-only club. And for $1,200+ per night, anyone can be a temporary member.

Here we look at the best hotels in the city of Cusco, Peru, the capital of the Incas who called it the "navel of the world."

Luxury villa rentals are a convenient way to have an upscale, private family vacation. Casa Cusenza, a beach front villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is just such a place.

Famed for Sagrada Familia and La Pedrera, Gaudi's architecture combined modernism or Art Nouveau with his own unique view of the nature.

Toronto stock broker Sir Henry Pellatt's grand dream resulted in construction of Casa Loma at great cost to many.

Facts for visitors on the Bishop of Urgell, Casa de la Vall, Arinsal, Pal, El Tarter, Pas de la Casa and Grau Roig, Catalan, walks and the church of Sant Roma de les Bons

Situated under the town hall of modern Spoleto, the Casa Romano di Vespasia Polla is a well preserved Roman house attributed to the mother of the Emperor Vespasian.

A spectacular setting, a rich store of Moorish architecture and a historic bullring make Ronda a scenic destination for day trips from the Costa del Sol and Seville.

Known as 'La Pedrera' or the quarry because of its rocky façade, Casa Mila was the last private residence Gaudi built and one of highlights of any visit to Barcelona.

Frequent family meals help parents raise academically and socially successful, drug-free children. Family meals also reduce obesity and the risk of depression.

A number of organizations sponsor Arabic language study for U.S. students. Tap into these funding sources to travel, live, and learn in Middle Eastern countries.

Portugal's unique lodgings in manor houses, wine estates and other private country homes give travelers a chance to meet local people and take part in local life.

When you think of Germany, forget the beer, think of Italian coffee instead! And when you come to Heidelberg, don't miss the best Italian coffee bars in town.

Each of Casa Oaxaca El Restaurante, and Los Danzantes, should be on the "must visit" list for tourists to Oaxaca seeking a special experience for both food and ambiance.

Riads are traditional Moroccan houses that have been converted into small hotels featuring the best in Moroccan design and decor.

Spain's top 10 must-see sights and travel experiences for children, from pandas at the Madrid Zoo to Mediterranean beaches, Moorish palaces and Valencia's new aquarium.

Cruise-goers in search of the 'real Spain' beyond the Costa Blanca can opt for day excursions inland from Alicante to the fascinating hill towns of Elche or Novelda.

By the time European explorers arrived in the New World, the tobacco plant was already employed in various ritual, social and medical customs.

San Jose blossomed in the 1980s and 1990s as the core of the California computer-technology industry. But there's more there than silicon chips and microcircuits.