60 Each week, AP covers a unique destination or trend for travelers of all interests and budgets. (Updated weekly) en-us Copyright 2010 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. It's not easy to get a passport in a hurry, given the current backlog. But the AP's Beth Harpaz offers some options. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:53:15 -0400 Does carbon offsetting really reduce the environmental impact of travel? Or is it a feel-good fiction? The AP's Beth Harpaz and TravelVideoPostCard.com's Kaleel Sakakeeny examine the issue. Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:05:09 -0400 What's the right age to take kids on an international vacation? The AP's Beth Harpaz has some answers. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:01:16 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discovers Brooklyn with Borough President Marty Markowitz. Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:58:19 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discusses life at a Colorado dude ranch with Travel Video PostCard's Kaleel Sakakeeny. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:01:18 -0400 Hear the story behind Lonely Planet in an interview with its founder, Tony Wheeler, about his new book, "Unlikely Destinations". Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:07:38 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discovers the pursuit of fine beer with the AP's Joe Milicia. Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:08:36 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discovers the water is always wild at The Forks in Maine. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:03:48 -0400 For everyone who's half-dreading a visit to an amusement park this summer, here are 7 survival tips. Mon, 28 May 2007 14:35:04 -0400 For everyone who's half-dreading a visit to an amusement park this summer, here are 7 survival tips. Mon, 28 May 2007 14:34:04 -0400 Alcatraz is one of San Francisco's top attractions, and now there's a new way to experience The Rock. Tue, 22 May 2007 14:42:14 -0400 Beth Harpaz, Paul Logothetis. Valencia: Americas Cup, architecture and more.The America's Cup and the architecture of Santiago Calatrava have made Valencia Spain's hottest destination. Tue, 15 May 2007 11:38:08 -0400 The AP's Bruce Smith experiences Gullah culture in South Carolina, where slave descendants created a language, arts and culinary traditions. Mon, 07 May 2007 10:32:47 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz and Sonja Barisic discuss the Commonwealth of Virginia at 400. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:08:55 -0400 Vroom! Zoom! Get ready for 500 miles of ATV trails in West Virginia. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:22:29 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discusses biking The Underground Railroad Trail with Susan Waters of the Adventure Cycling Association. Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:50:58 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discusses the latest trends in vacation cruises with Carolyn Spencer Brown of CruiseCritic.com. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:49:07 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz discusses trends in European travel with Pauline Frommer. Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:49:47 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz and Marshall Thompson dig beneath the surface and discuss excavation vacations in Israel. Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:59:29 -0400 The AP's Beth Harpaz and Rachel Beck discuss the ins and outs of renting a vacation house or condo. Mon, 19 Mar 2007 11:08:54 -0400