From the monthly archives:

February 2008

Tips for Visiting 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 great experience. This is particularly true of The [...]

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How to Get a Travel Visa

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 different [...]

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Family Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

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

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 application, two photographs of yourself, a certified birth certificate or previous US passport, and a valid photo ID, such as a driverâ��s license.
A certified birth certificate has [...]

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Museums in Chicago

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 the winter when the cold is harsh. If you find yourself spending a vacation in Chicago on a day that it’s just not nice [...]

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Planning a Honeymoon in 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, the planning can lead to exactly the kind of [...]

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Free Things to Do in Montreal

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, of course). Don’t worry that [...]

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Beatles-Themed Hotel Opens in Liverpool

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 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 1964.
The rooms at the [...]

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Romantic Hotels – Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn

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

Orlando seems like it would be an easy place to find food for kids. After all, it’s where 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 that the [...]

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Free Things to Do in San Antonio

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

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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