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Costas Christ brings us five Friday-to-Monday getaways from Maine to Manhattan that deliver friendly service and great food along with a palpable commitment to caring for the environment.

For National Geographic Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places — and what to see along the way.

Thursdays with Lady Liberty

Starting tonight (June 3) and continuing for eight Thursdays nights through August, visitors to New York City can hop aboard a ferry from Battery Park and make the short trip to Liberty Island for a date with Lady Liberty. Bring a blanket to sit on while you nosh on BBQ dishes (included in your ticket…

N.Y.C. à la Intern

A few months into her stint at National Geographic Traveler, editorial intern Husna Haq took a stab at a favorite staff ritual, the Big Apple weekend. Like all good interns, she took notes: Hoping to escape a steamy D.C. weekend, I headed to N.Y.C. intern-style—via New Century Travel’s $35 round-trip bus. Chinatown buses are a…