Happy summer. It's official. The Mermaid Parade is happening in Coney Island today, and Catherine has the scoop on the solstice in Alaska. Hopefully, you've snagged a travel bargain. Tomorrow, for starters, take Dad to a National Park for Father's Day--or take yourself.

• Annie's reminiscence of Old San Juan might trigger your own memories of a place you went as a teen.
• For tips on how to make your life more like travel, Jeremy has advice worth heeding-even if traveling is your middle name.
• In case Orlando only gives you images of amusement parks, read Tom's post on what else to do in Orlando. There may not be time for the Magic Kingdom. Next time I go, I want that scenic boat trip in Winter Park.
• If the world about the news seems too darned depressing, check out Kraig's post on Art in All of Us. Yes, indeed there are wondrous, uplifting happenings as well.
• For anyone heading to Morocco, do read Tynan's latest Life Nomadic missive on the Moroccan hustle. Reading about his experiences trying not to be taken reminded me of the Moroccan segments of Brook Silva-Braga's documentary, "One Day in Africa." Being prepared for the everyone is trying to make a deal experience is a wise move. Tynan covers the issue to a T.

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