ROME
CELEBRATED WEEKENDS
The Stars' Guide to the Most Exciting Destinations in the World
Rutledge Hill Press, $24.99
In 1990, writer Mark Seal began writing the "Celebrated Weekend" feature in American Way, the magazine of American Airlines. Over the years, he has interviewed more than 300 celebrities about their favorite cities. Now the chats are in book form. Here you will find Edward Norton discussing his favorite things to see and do in Baltimore as well as Mark Wahlberg on Boston, John Cusack on Chicago, Harry Connick Jr. on New Orleans and Tony Bennett on San Francisco (but of course). A fun and star-studded travel romp.
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[JUNE SAWYERS]
MARYLAND
Sailing school in St. Michaels
Landlubbers who yearn for the stern can head to the Offshore Sailing School at St. Michaels this summer. Offshore opens its newest campus June 14 at The Inn at Perry Cabin. With other schools in New York, New Jersey, Florida and the Caribbean, this is Offshore's 11th location and first on the Chesapeake Bay. The school's four-day program enables guests to earn their Basic Keelboat Certification while on vacation. Packages include both sailing and accommodations, starting at $1,767 per person, based on double occupancy. Instruction takes place on Colgate 26 sailboats with certified instructors. For more information, call 800-221-4326.
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HEALTH
Dried cherries vs. jet lag
Nutrition researcher Russel Reiter thinks cherries might help fight jet lag. "Tart cherries contain melatonin, which is then absorbed into the blood stream, influencing your biological clock," he said. According to Reiter, when flying east, eat a handful of dried cherries 30 minutes before sleep. Once at your destination, eat a handful of cherries 30 minutes before going to bed every night for the same number of nights as the time change. When heading west, do the same regime, only eat your cherries the night before departure.
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[NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE]
ONLINE
Check out federal spots before you go
A new Web site makes it easier to plan trips to federal recreation sites, from monuments and historic attractions to forests, parks and scenic byways. The recreation.gov Web site was formally launched March 28. The site allows the public to view photos and information on thousands of places and activities. Travelers can also use recreation.gov to make reservations and payments online for tours, campsites and other accommodations. Or click around and check out the options for various activities, including biking, water sports or hunting. The site also links to other pages on boating safety or how to sign up to volunteer at federal sites.
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[ASSOCIATED PRESS]
10 FOR THE ROAD
Fields of dreams
The top ballpark trips of a lifetime, from tripadvisor.com:
Fenway Park, Boston
Wrigley Field, Chicago
Yankee Stadium, the Bronx, New York
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
AT&T; Park, San Francisco
PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Coors Field, Denver
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, Texas