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Family Tree Magazine's guide to Heritage Travel shows why taking a trip into yesterday is today's hottest vacation trend. It's packed with ideas and advice for exploring America's past, including a 16-page pull-out-and-save calendar of historical events and destinations across the country. This bonus issue is not part of a subscription, so don't miss out! Get your copy on newsstands or by ordering online.

Stories in our Heritage Travel November 2002 issue include:

FEATURES

Heritage for the Holidays
This year, celebrate the season in historical style at one of these seven resorts that really know how to deck the halls. By Darin Painter

Naval Gazing
Even better UV protection than sunscreen—a day off the white sand beaches of Alabama's Gulf Coast, soaking up history instead of rays. By David A. Fryxell

Aloha History
Let Hawaii's rich cultural heritage lure you away from the surf to explore America's only royal palace, Pearl Harbor, plantation history and a tsunami museum. By Catherine E. Toth

Maine Attractions
Our third historical detour from a popular vacation destination proves that there's more to Freeport, Maine, than L.L. Bean and outlet shopping. By Susan Wenner Jackson

Smooth Operators
Drive Kentucky's legendary bourbon trail with tours of three historic distilleries making America's only native spirit. By Crystal Conde

Cities With a Past
Step back in time on the charming streets of these five classic cities—Montreal, Richmond, Charleston, New Orleans and San Francisco. Whether you're hunting for ancestors or just looking for a vacation steeped in history, we'll show how to have a blast from the past. By Peter D.A. Warwick, Jonathan Rollins, Darin Painter, Susan Wenner Jackson and David A. Fryxell

Haunted History
Come along with us on a Halloween odyssey to 15 of America's spookiest homes, scariest cemeteries and other supernatural places. By Dennis William Hauck

Dream Get-Togethers
For your next family reunion, why not gather the group on a cabin cruiser, in a European villa or, what the heck, a castle? Here's how to make your dream family gathering come true at a price you can afford. By Michael and Laura Murphy

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

Trail Notes
As the saying goes, "Back by popular demand..." By David A. Fryxell

Yesterday's News
Vacationing with the History Channel... Destinations in danger... Mobile turns 300... Cowgirls get a museum... and more updates from the historical side of going places. By Susan Wenner Jackson

Seasonal Celebrations
Plan your fall and winter fun with this guide to 165 heritage events from coast to coast. Whether it's the Fur Rendezvous in Alaska, Pirates in Paradise in Florida or anything in-between, here's what you need to start making history. By Crystal Conde and Erin Nevius

Web Watch
Ten sites where you can plug in for free, heritage-related itineraries, maps, walking tours and more. By Susan Wenner Jackson

Then & Now
Get a taste of Pilgrim pride with a Thanksgiving trip to where it all began in Plymouth, Mass. By Allison Stacy

Booking Travel
Tour Atlanta through the eyes of author Margaret Mitchell. You'll never go hungry for Gone With the Wind-related places again. By Melanie Rigney

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