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State budget cuts combined with decreased philanthropic giving are putting serious strain on the resources of members of New York's Coalition of Living Museums.

San Francisco plans to open a new museum in the fall dedicated exclusively to conservation. Environmental exhibits and future energy practices have people talking.

Virginia Beach visitors and residents who want to visit several museums in the Hampton Roads area may want to consider the 7-4-1 Millennium Membership.

Sant' Ambrogio is a history of architecture, dating back to the 4th century, and Santa Maria della Grazie guards one of the greatest masterpieces of western art.

More than a living museum of Vermont's rural past and heritage, Billings Farm, in Woodstock, is one of the finest operating dairy farms in America today.

Charleston South Carolina is a must-see for any fan of American architecture -- a living museum of 18th and 19th-century life, southern style with a low-country accent.

One of the most well preserved ghost towns in the old wild west, Calico ghost town is now a living museum.

Romance, history and classic beauty make Venice the perfect setting for novelists and an historian's delight.

Visit Australia's convict past at Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Free tours are offered with a two-day entry pass.

Monica Youn's strongest asset as a poet, is her remarkable eye for detail; and as with any good poet, Ms. Youn carefully crafts the details into perfect imagery.

Yorkshire's seaside resorts ooze history; with abbeys, old fishing villages, museums, castles, churches and halls providing a glimpse into the coast's colourful past.

Touring Venice on a budget is not the easiest thing to do. High prices and plenty of tourists mean that it can be extremely expensive, especially at popular attractions.

While at the Chicago Botanic Garden use walking trails to visit all the gardens. See Buehler Enabling Garden filled with garden ideas for all abilities.

South Africa's eastern province of Mpumalanga offers spectacular scenery, historic settlements, thrilling mountain passes and curios aplenty on its fabled Panorama Route.

Tunisia is a sunny and popular holiday destination with friendly locals, ancient suburbs, historic places of interest to visit and wonderful beaches.

The second biggest city of Spain is one of the most attractive places on Earth. Great painters and architects were born here and you can see their work everywhere you go.

For a mid-winter getaway, be in the first wave to travel to this beautiful South American city with exciting architecture, fine museums and good food at bargain prices.

More ships than ever will visit the Greek islands this summer, an area of stunning beauty and fascinating history

Planning a vacation to San Francisco should include a trip to the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, a tour of Alcatraz, and the San Francisco Botanic Garden.

Whether visitng for business or pleaseure, travel to Florida's state capital to see three trashy, yet classy, attractions.

London's Westminster area is chock full of history: Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the centre of England's political life.

A new garden book called Planthropology: The Myths, Mysteries, and Miracles of My Garden Favorites by Ken Druse is for the consummate plant lover.

Prague is a magical town with rooftops as storytellers. From the Castle, the TV Tower and Charles Bridge a different view of the town is opened to tourists.

In an ongoing interview, Pratt Institute's Amy Arnoff discusses things to do in the Pratt Institute neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. Also, what makes Pratt unique?

Vintage railroads operate fall color tours and Santa Trains this autumn in Wisconsin. Scenic excursions in Wisconsin Dells and East Troy are fun for the entire family.

The New England Wild Flower Society is hosting the Big Bug Sculpture Exhibit. Visit this family event at Garden In The Woods in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Wisconsin is a popular getaway destination and beautiful fall color drive. Fall festivals in Wisconsin cherish the state's ethnic diversity. Schedule updated for 2008.

The Ligurian Summer ushers in a slew of food festivals, celebrating everything from handmade pastas to the far from lowly sausage.

Los Angeles is more than mean streets and Hollywood. Here are the city's top ten gardens to visit, including some in Beverly Hills, San Marino and even near LA Airport.

Do you only have a weekend to spend in the Boston area? If so, be sure these Boston tourist attractions are on your itinerary.

With reputedly a beach for every day of the year, Antigua is one of the Caribbean's most popular holiday destinations.

Some aspects of novel writing require research. Knowing where to look and ensuring the information is correct is crucial for authenticity.

The Bar U Ranch National Historic Site is a living museum capturing the life of early ranch cowhands and cowboys.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone keep the laughs coming in South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season. 7/10.

Up for an Everglades road trip? Travel across U.S. 41 to learn about Skunk Apes, see the smallest post office and meet some of the characters who call the 'glades home.

It is reliable garden information rather than green thumbs that guide gardeners to successfully grow plants. Here is how to find horticultural resources for gardeners.

Romantic island getaways in luxury resorts, camping on the beach under palm trees, self-catering chalets for family holidays - Mozambique has it all - a Holiday Paradise.

Preserving and strengthening New Orelans' prominent food culture and cocktail history are goals of two festivals. New Museum also speaks to history of cocktail culture.