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ONLINE EXTRAS
ONLINE EXTRAS
Trip Lit
Don George reviews a new book on India and coffee table books for holiday gifts.
The Genuine Article
Shopping expert Laura Morelli finds the best bootmakers in the West.
WorldWise
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Intelligent Traveler's Guide to Washington
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Intelligent Traveler's Guide to Washington
The capital city is getting ready for the big party on January 20. Find travel tips, photo galleries, a WorldWise quiz, and more.
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50 Ways to See Alaska
From the Iditarod to an Aleutian Islands cruise, get to know the northernmost state on its 50th anniversary.
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Sacred Places of a Lifetime
See a photo gallery from the new National Geographic book, Sacred Places of a Lifetime, with images from Machu Picchu, Easter Island, and more.
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