From the monthly archives:

February 2008

Tips for Visiting the Alamo

February 29, 2008

The original church that was part of the Alamo.

Anyone who has been to San Antonio, Texas has almost certainly been to two places: The San Antonio Riverwalk and The Alamo. And anyone who has been to San Antonio and failed to stop at one of these places should know that they missed out on a [...]

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Austin’s SXSW

February 28, 2008

It’s not too late to make plans to go South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin Texas, but you better hurry. SXSW, founded in 1987, is an annual music and film festival, one of the largest and most-anticipated in the United States. Austin, well-known as home to a diverse mixture of music artists as well as [...]

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How to Get a Travel Visa

February 27, 2008

When visiting some countries a US passport won’t be enough for entry. Instead, you’ll also have to apply for a visa. In most cases, you can obtain a visa by writing to the country’s embassy or consular offices here in the United States. Consult the US State Department’s website for information on travel to [...]

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Family Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

February 26, 2008
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Fort Lauderdale is called the “Venice of America” because of it’s intricate and extensive canal system. It’s a big yachting center with over a hundred marinas and boat yards. Sun, sand and boating, what more could you want in a family vacation? Here’s the surprising statistic, though, there are 4100 restaurants to choose from in [...]

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How to get a passport

February 26, 2008

As of January 1, 2007 all US citizens were required to have a passport when leaving the United States, ending a precedent of only need a birth certificate.

To get a passport, you need to apply in person at one of the more than 9,000 passport acceptance facilities in the United States. Bring your completed passport [...]

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Museums in Chicago

February 25, 2008

Interior of the Chicago Field Museum, the Tyrannosaurus Rex in the picture is the most complete T-rex skeleton ever found and is named Sue.

Chicago is known as The Windy City for a reason. It’s not always pleasant to be outside in Chicago but that doesn’t deter many people from visiting the area, even during [...]

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Planning a Honeymoon in Hawaii

February 20, 2008

Hanakapiai Beach on the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii

You’ve been daydreaming about your wedding for as long as you can remember and the time has finally come to make those dreams a reality. The planning stages of a wedding can be almost as romantic as the wedding itself if they’re done correctly. Done poorly, [...]

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Free Things to Do in Montreal

February 18, 2008

A shot of downtown Montreal Canada

Montreal, founded in 1642, is one of the oldest cities in North America. The French-Canadian city of over 1.6 million residents combines a Gallic flair and history with modern conveniences and style. French is the official language there, making it the second largest French-speaking city in the world (behind Paris, [...]

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Beatles-Themed Hotel Opens in Liverpool

February 15, 2008

Liverpool, the city that raised John, Paul, George, and Ringo, has just opened a new four-star hotel, designed in the Beatles’ honor. The 110-room Hard Days Night Hotel opened on February 1 in renovated 19th century mercantile building, located in the city’s Cavern Quarter. The hotel is named after the group’s second movie, released in [...]

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Spring Training Comes to Central Florida in February

February 13, 2008

Late February and early March is spring training season in central Florida. The so-called “Grapefruit League” (as opposed to the “Cactus League” that plays in Arizona) consists of no fewer than 18 major league ball clubs. Where else can you see so much talent within a two-hour drive. Spring training is a great place to [...]

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Romantic Hotels – Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn

February 11, 2008

Few places in the world are as dramatic and scenic as Northern California’s Big Sur, located along the Pacific Coast just south of Monterey. The sparsely-populated area boasts spectacular views as the Santa Lucia Mountain rise abruptly from the ocean. It’s a perfect spot for a romantic getaway or honeymoon.
Hidden among the hills are a [...]

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Family Restaurants in Orlando

February 8, 2008

Orlando seems like it would be an easy place to find food for kids. After all, it’s where Disney World is located. And that’s true – there are many terrific restaurants all throughout the city that offer food for children. The problem is that most adults don’t want to eat at those places. It’s not [...]

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Free Things to Do in San Antonio

February 5, 2008
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San Antonio has temperate weather year-round, is easy to navigate, is steeped in history, and offers a number of free things to do–including two of the city’s top attractions. Below are just a few of the many free things to do in San Antonio.
Alamo. The Mission San Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo, [...]

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Top 10 Romantic Hotels in the United States

February 1, 2008

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Trip Advisor, the popular travel Web site, has posted their choices for the top 10 romantic hotels in America. Although I agree with many of their choices, I find it surprising that all they chose nothing east of Phoenix. What about New England? or Miami’s South Beach? or New [...]

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