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8 Under-the-Radar Islands for a Romantic Weekend Getaway 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Wishing you could whisk your better half away for a weekend? Maybe you need a break from your everyday routine. Or perhaps you've been yearning for a digital detox so you can unwind, recharge and reconnect. While you could travel anywhere, an underrated destination that's located close to home coul 10 Common and Costly Mistakes Travelers Make at Disney 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Discover expensive missteps that visitors make -- and how to avoid them.If you're a fan of meet-and-greets with beloved characters from your childhood, themed amusement park rides and dazzling fireworks displays, chances are a Disney World or Disneyland vacation is high on your priority list. But be 5 Minneapolis Parks to See on Vacation -- Locals' Picks 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Green (and blue) spaces abound in Minneapolis-St. Paul. Indeed, for the past two years, nonprofit group The Trust for Public Land found that the Twin Cities have the two best city park systems in the country. With more than 22 lakes in the metropolitan area, green space along the Mississippi riverf 5 Things You Should Know Before Renting Your First House 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Going out on your own is exciting, but it's also challenging. When you rent a house as opposed to an apartment, you get more space, a chance to decorate and a yard. You also have more responsibility and take on a bigger monthly payment. Still, it's a new challenge you won't regret, as long as you g 8 Reasons to Visit the Canary Islands 07/20/2017 08:00pm • While you may have never heard of Spain's seven Canary Islands, if you like exploring nature reserves, lazing along the beach and taking in dramatic volcanic landscapes, this lovely cluster of isles should be on your radar. The Spanish-governed volcanic archipelago is located about 60 miles west of Survey extended as Fairfax Co. mulls place of short-term rentals like Airbnb 07/18/2017 11:19pm • WASHINGTON — An online survey that was scheduled to end this week is being extended until Aug. 31 so that more Fairfax County residents can register their views of short-term rentals like Airbnb. "I don't see that there's a lot of unanimity anywhere here," Fairfax County Board Supervisor Penny 5 Things to Know About Selling Your Boston Condo 07/17/2017 08:00pm • Boston's real estate market is beyond competitive, but that doesn't mean simply listing your property guarantees an easy sale. Every type of home, from single-family houses to triple-deckers, has a unique set of challenges and selling points to consider. And while selling your condominium may seem 7 Tips for Investing in Timeshares 07/16/2017 08:00pm • Summer vacations often spark thoughts of getting a second home, and many travelers find themselves sitting through a pitch for a timeshare, a cheaper alternative in which you own a property with others and have a right to use it on specific weeks. But these partial ownership deals have often been d New Springfield commuter garage to pull double duty 07/16/2017 09:26am • WASHINGTON — A six-level commuter parking garage with space for farmers markets, outdoor movies, commuter buses and slugging is moving forward in the heart of Springfield, Virginia. Design plans approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week call for 1,100 parking spaces in the n 6 Ways to Invest in Agriculture 07/13/2017 08:00pm • Banking on a population boom.By 2050, the world will have another 2.2 billion people to feed, according to the United Nations. To meet the demand, farmers will need more products to fertilize, protect and grow crops, which bodes well for agribusiness companies. But investors may want to wait for cla 7 Great Charleston Water Parks and Beaches -- Locals' Picks 07/12/2017 08:00pm • Charleston, South Carolina, is surrounded by water -- and come summertime, that's a mighty good thing. Given the region's hot and humid weather, visitors and residents alike appreciate the easy access to beautiful beaches and fun water parks. And while summer is a particularly popular time to indul 7 Things to Know Before Renting a Car in Europe 07/11/2017 08:00pm • Imagine driving along Italy's Amalfi Coast, gazing at the ocean as your car winds through blood-curdling turns or peering over the elegant castles of France's Loire Valley. Driving a car rental through Europe can be an amazing way to explore top attractions and landscapes. You can tour top sights a 5 Tips for Tenants Renting a Foreclosure Property 07/10/2017 08:00pm • The topic of foreclosure generally brings to mind stories of homeowners who have fallen on hard times and lose their family home to the bank. But there's another important demographic being negatively impacted by foreclosures -- tenants. Just like owner-occupied properties, when a landlord falls on South America's Progressive Immigration Laws Begin to Fray 07/09/2017 08:00pm • SANTIAGO -- Between two market stands in Chile's capital, Gaeline Augustin, a 37-year old Haitian woman, has unfolded a piece of cloth on the street and carefully displayed two dozen winter jackets. Back in Port-Au-Prince, Gaeline worked as a needlewoman. It was difficult to make ends meet, so she h 10 Questions to Ask About Retirement 07/09/2017 08:00pm • Many of us believe that retirement promises a life of ease, free of responsibility. And in a way that's true. We no longer have to show up for work, deal with uncooperative colleagues, manage self-absorbed employees or report to narcissistic bosses. We no longer have to bear the weight of important