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Karen Ellis

Sightseeing in Denver

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This “Mile High City” has 300 days of sunshine. That’s more good weather than Miami or San Diego. And how’s this for fun, Denver has spent $8 billion on new attractions in the last decade including three sports stadiums, a world class aquarium, a downtown amusement park, an opera house, three art museums and doubling [...]

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Museums in Atlanta

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Atlanta is steeped deep in American history. In fact, most of us think of the Civil War when the history of this large capital city of Georgia is brought to mind. It’s true that during that war Atlanta served as a crucial railway and military supply hub. In 1864, it was invaded by the Union [...]

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Family Attractions in Ft. Lauderdale

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Ft. Lauderdale is known as “America’s Venice” because of the number of canals it has. There are water taxis that make it fun for the whole family to go on aquatic tours. It also has the deepest port, Port Everglades, in Florida making it a major boating industry hub.

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Family Attractions in Montreal

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Montreal draws visitors from around the globe through all four seasons. This family friendly capital of Quebec has more to offer than you could enjoy in one trip. That’s why so many people make an annual visit. Whether you are here in the winter enjoying the Snow Festival or during the summer for Montreal’s International [...]

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Las Vegas Golf Courses

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There is way more to do in Las Vegas than gamble, see a show or frequent the buffets. In fact, the warm weather and award winning golf courses might make Las Vegas the best place to plan a golfing vacation. But, be warned, many golfers testing out the local golf courses have sought out realtors and purchased [...]

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Best Places to Shop in Orlando

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Orlando is not just a paradise, it’s a shopper’s paradise. There’s great bargains to be found all over the city as well as shopping malls galore. After a morning of shopping, whether it’s for high-end fashion or discount outlet stores, you’ll be ready to work on your tan in a new bathing suit and out [...]

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Fine Dining in Baltimore

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“Charm City” experiences all four seasons with the summer very hot and the winter not too cool. If you are a baseball fan you’ll want to plan your visit for springtime when you can see a game or two at Camden Yards. Or, maybe horseracing is more your style. If that’s the case, the Preakness [...]

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Hot Restaurants in Ontario

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All of these dining experiences are excellent choices, yet we all have individual tastes. Whether you choose one or more of these restaurants on your Ontario trip, you are sure to find scads more restaurants that fit your taste to a “T” in any part of this province. And one more thing to remember, “There’s No Place Like This.”

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Sightseeing in Tampa

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With 165 parks and beaches within the city limits of Tampa, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the temperate climate, sea air and sand between your toes. You’re not likely to miss a meal with the multitude of fine dining options before or after enjoying the exciting nightlife or fun attractions. There are also many sightseeing opportunities [...]

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Museums in Vancouver Canada

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As Canada’s third largest city, Vancouver sits on the west coast of British Columbia. If you are a sports fan, you’re familiar with the Canucks and the BC Lions. And you may already know that it’s one of the cleanest cities in the world. But, perhaps you didn’t know about the many museums that keep [...]

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Top Landmarks in Atlanta

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For a young city, Atlanta has a lot of history and landmarks. Perhaps the city brings to mind the Civil War, especially because of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind.” The movie by the same name premiered in Atlanta in 1939. We also remember this city at a hub of the Civil Rights Movement where [...]

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Museums in Nashville

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Nashville is the country music capital, therefore, your first stop on a tour of this city’s museums would have to be the Country Music Hall of Fame. After you’ve engrossed yourself in costumes, photographs, instruments and memorabilia of the top country singers of this century and the last, you will be excited to know there’s [...]

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Casual Dining in Baltimore

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Baltimore is Babe Ruth’s birth place. Certainly if you visit this great city you will want to stop by the Babe Ruth Museum. Even if you aren’t a baseball fan, Babe was a part of America’s history that everyone knows about. Henry Herman, his real name, was this countries first sports celebrity. After you’ve toured [...]

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Hot Restaurants in Washington D.C.

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Most American citizens will consider a visit to Washington D.C., our nation’s capital, at some time in their life. There are many tour sites on the internet that will list all of the “must see” sites such as the Washington Monument, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial and Mount Vernon. Not to mention a number [...]

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Nightclubs and Nightlife in San Francisco

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San Francisco is full of culture and diversity of styles. It’s nightlife reflects those differences making it an ideal destination for either enjoying an evening full of familiarity or one in which you search out a new adventure. Hip-hop, clubs, electronic music, artsy lounges, elegant nightclubs and so much more can be found every night [...]

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Sightseeing in London

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When planning your itinerary for a London trip the first two places you think of are the “Changing of the Guards” and “Buckingham Palace.” Both, of course, you must see. However, there is so much more to see, learn and enjoy about London. Did you know about the ravens that live at the Tower of [...]

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Golf Courses in Fort Lauderdale

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Warming the area with 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and winter temperatures averaging 68 degrees, it is no surprise that the Fort Lauderdale area is one of the best year-round vacation spots in the U.S. Even though August and September can pour the heaviest rains of the season, the rest of the year offers [...]

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Best Spas in Las Vegas

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It’s true Las Vegas is considered the entertainment capital of the U.S. However, it is also the location for some of the best pampering you’ll ever find. Unwinding at one of their great spas is a more relaxing way to spend part of your vacation in the city of lights and action. We’ve compiled some [...]

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Family Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale

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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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