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The Great Wall of China, the Colosseum in Rome and Peru’s Machu Picchu are leading contenders to be among the new seven wonders of the world, as a massive poll draws to a close with votes already cast by more than 90 million people, organizers say.

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Most of the massive hillside slums that rise up around Rio’s posh Ipanema beach district are places where middle-class Brazilians would never go. But a growing number of tourists are shunning the beachfront zones with their pricey hotels and shops to get a taste of the “real Brazil,” one outsiders rarely see up close.

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Vegas used to divide: You loved it or you hated it. Now the morphing desert destination appeals to travelers from highbrow on down. Bachelor parties still queue up to bet and booze, but refined dining, world-class theaters, sybaritic spas and haute hotels generate an all-new Sin City sensuality. Here’s how to enjoy it.

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It’s a “Wonder” full world. Apparently, the planet’s covered with them. There are, I just found out, seven wonders in Canada, along with equal quantities in both Wales and Barbados. In the U.S., Idaho and Illinois each have seven, with Arkansas and Florida set to weigh in with another 14 any day now. From Arizona to Andhra Pradesh, septennial wonders seem to be everywhere these days.

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