In the January/February 2005 Issue

FEATURES

Special Section: Annual Photography Issue

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Then + Now: 14 Classic Destinations
Our third annual photo issue dives into the past, placing vintage images side by side with contemporary shots of your favorite places—Las Vegas, Rome, Jerusalem, Hong Kong, and more—taken by some of the world's best photographers.

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The Traveler List: Top Photo Books
Special Foldout Guide: These 25 treasure-filled albums reveal the world, from the American West of Ansel Adams to the underwater realms of David Doubilet. By George W. Stone.

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16th Annual Photo Contest Winners
We asked for images that evoke the spirit of a place. These winning shots were culled from the entries of 3,751 amateur photographers in 69 countries.

DEPARTMENTS

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Editor's Note
Current events, new features, and more.

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Travel Talk
Letters from our readers.

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Smart Traveler
The new world of super-long-haul flights • The latest travel search websites • San Francisco's up-and-coming neighborhood • Cheap airfares to warm-weather spots.

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Real Travel
Soaking in hot public baths, from Korea to Iceland, generates cool insights—and sometimes electric shocks. By Daisann Mclane.

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48 Hours: Honolulu
The Hawaiian capital says aloha to a revived urban center, new arts venues, and an updated retro charm. By Michele Kayal.

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National Park Essentials: Oregon's Crater Lake
With cars banned in the winter season, Crater Lake's famed Rim Drive belongs to ski campers. By Jeff Rennicke.

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Trips
Unusual national parks: American Samoa; Wolf Trap in Virginia; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley • What's new in Detroit • WorldWise quiz.

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Parting Shot
The issue's most memorable photograph.