Slide show: Going for the gold

Chicago is one of four cities in the running to host the 2016 Summer Games. Take a visual tour of some of the attractions the Windy City offers to visitors from around the world.

Slide show: Vancouver, B.C., 2010

From art to cuisine and excitement, see what the city has to offer attendees of the upcoming Winter Games.

Slide show: Welcome to Martha’s Vineyard

President Barack Obama and his family will visit Martha's Vineyard and stay at the Blue Heron Farm off South Road in Chilmark while on vacation during the last week of August. Click through our slideshow and take visual tour of some of the island’s better-known draws.

Slide show: Perfectly Paris

A magical city known as the ‘City of Love’ and the ‘City of Light’, Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world – and a city full of amazing architecture, world-class art, museums, gardens and parks.

Slide show: Wonders of Nature

These 28 spectacular natural landmarks will be considered and voted for – or against – and come 2011, only a handful will be designated the “New 7 Wonders of Nature.”

Slide show: Hawaiian paradise

The Hawaiian Islands are the perfect vacation destination for travelers of all types.

Slide show: World Heritage Sites

From amazing to mysterious, view the natural, cultural, archaeological and architectural wonders of the world.

Slide show: Caribbean way of life

From chic to rustic, expensive to affordable, tourists looking for some sun and sand can find what they're looking for in the Caribbean.

Slide show: National spectacles

Nearly 400 national parks can be found all across America, and feature breathtaking vistas, rock formations millions of years old, and more.

Slide show: Magical kingdoms

Disneyland has delivered smiles and thrills since it opened in 1955, and its success has spawned parks across the globe.

Slide show: Awesome Amsterdam

Known for its flashy Red Light District and iconic Dutch windmills, Amsterdam is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands

Slide show: The treasures of Egypt

Explore a wealth of history and mystery in and around Cairo, the heart of Egypt.

Slide show: Spring blooms

Flora flourish with riots of color around the world, signaling a new season.

Slide show: Doggies living in the lap of luxury

Pet hotels offer deluxe accommodations and pamper your pooch while you’re away.

Slide show: Viva Las Vegas!

Sin City is a major entertainment center and business travel destination, known for its carefully cultivated image, gambling and nightlife.

Slide show: Cherry blossom bonanza

Hundreds of thousands of people will descend on Washington, D.C., to admire the famed cherry blossoms during this year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival. The annual event runs through April 11, though peak bloom period is expected to be between April 1 and April 4.

Slide show: Chicago on a budget

So, you want to visit the Windy City but you don’t have much coin to spare? Fear not. There are plenty of ways to take in the scenery and grandeur of Chicago without spending much money.

Slide show: Picturesque Puerto Rico

The natural and historical beauty of this commonwealth is evident in its Spanish-inspired architecture and pristine land.

Slide show: Glorious Greece

See all that the country has to offer, from ancient sites steeped in history and religion to modern-day attractions that awe and relax.