Dominican Republic There are two sides to the Dominican Republic, just like there are two sides of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola on which the Republic is situated.

More than Rushmore: South Dakota road trip CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. (AP) The wild burro wouldn't take no for an answer.

Intrepid travelers in Peru veer off beaten track VICOS, Peru (AP) Far from the lines of tourists that snake around the entrance of Machu Picchu, hundreds deep before dawn, is Fausta Colonia's open-air kitchen.

Paris doesn't have to be expensive PARIS (AP) Paris may be the most visited city in the world, yet it's also one of the most expensive.

Florida lighthouse lost to the sea now stands again ST. GEORGE ISLAND, Fla. (AP) Bruce Robie was in the Florida Panhandle on business four years ago when he made a side trip to visit Cape St. George Light, knowing he might not get a chance to see it again.

Rare planes restored at Pensacola naval air museum PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla. (AP) Ed Ellis steps across the National Naval Aviation Museum into the aircraft that was Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Chester Nimitz's flying headquarters during World War II.

CYBERTRIPS: Find a water trail for a fun vacation trip Looking for a place you haven't visited before where you can spend your vacation time camping and putting some miles under your canoe or kayak — but without going too far off the beaten path? Fire up your computer and search the Web for routes that have been designated as water trails.

TRAVEL BRIEFS: 7-28 to 8-3 Items on distinctive destinations; passport cards; ethical travel; kid-friendly airports; Gettysburg bluegrass festival; new World Heritage sites; Central Park exhibit; Minnesota Zoo; pet survey; rubber ducky fest