The Radar: Places to Enjoy the Simple Life, Holiday Travel Tips, Amsterdam’s New Eastern Harbor

• Take a break from your busy schedule and visit one of these places in the U.S. where relaxation is easy and living a simple life is practically a requirement. [USA Today]
• As the holiday season approaches, use these travel tips to make your trip more comfortable and less stressful. [Frommer’s]
• Once an area filled with freighters and steamers, Amsterdam’s renovated Eastern Harbor now features a variety of architectural styles as well as scenic views of the water. [Gadling]

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