Buildings of the The National Mall

The National Mall is especially these days as the location where the massive crowd formed to see the inauguration of President Barrack Obama. Over forty years ago, it was famous for a similar occasion when people gathered there to hear Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. The mall is also home to a wide array buildings, most of which are fabulous museums.

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Top Landmarks in London

Traveling London is an exciting adventure, there is so much to see and do it’s hard to fit it all into one trip but using the following guide will help you plan your visits to the top landmarks in London.

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Countries and Their Monsters

Monsters. What can you say? They’re awesome. Those interested in traveling to areas of historic significance may be frustrated that the kids couldn’t care less about a castle. But tell them a werewolf was once thought to live in the nearby forest and their ears will perk right up. Below is a list of several countries and their respective monsters. Some are steeped deep in ancient folklore, while others are modern machinations of Hollywood. Either way, a knowledge of monsters will add color to any vacation.

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Weekend Getaways in New York City

Few cities have as much to offer as New York City. This city is known the world over for everything it has to offer and you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to escape for a weekend getaway

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Top Ski Destinations in Colorado

Colorado with its towering mountain ranges is known as the best place in the United States to go skiing and it’s got some of the best resorts to complement the ski experience. Learn more about the top ski destinations in Colorado and then find the one that suits your ski style best.

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Travel Photo of the Day Urubamba Valle

October 28, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/28/2009 is of Urubamba Valley and was taken by lebce

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The Urubamba Valley, otherwise known as the Sacred valley of the Incas, is a valley located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, close to the Incan capital of Cusco. The Urubamba River, or Sacred River as [...]

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Top Ski Destinations in Colorado

October 28, 2009
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Colorado with its towering mountain ranges is known as the best place in the United States to go skiing and it’s got some of the best resorts to complement the ski experience. Learn more about the top ski destinations in Colorado and then find the one that suits your ski style best. 

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Cruise Travel Deals – 15 Offers Starting at $109

October 27, 2009
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Royal Caribbean: Mexico Cruises Departing Los Angeles or San Diego [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/27/2009

October 27, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/27/2009
Honduras’ Tourism Minister: "Don’t Visit My Country!" At a recent tourism convention in El Salvador, the exiled tourism chief provided graphic reasons for not spending your vacation in his country. http://www.time.com
How do you get an airline to keep its promises? Last summer, Jennifer [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Drake Passage

October 27, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/27/2009 is of the Drake Passage and was taken by 23am.com

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The Drake Passage is the name for the body of water that spans between the southern tip of South America and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. Named after the famed explorer Sir Francis Drake, [...]

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Family Attractions in San Francisco

October 27, 2009
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If you’re taking a family vacation then San Francisco is definitely some place you should consider visiting. San Francisco is a unique city with a combination of family activities that ranges from haunted history to modern fun. Each family attraction you visit can be turned into a fun learning activity for the entire family.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/26/2009

October 26, 2009

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Exclusive: Northwest Pilot: ‘I Can Assure You None of Us Was Asleep’ One of the two Northwest Airlines pilots who were out of contact with air traffic controllers for more than an hour Wednesday while they overshot their destination denies suggestions that they fell [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Damnoni Beach

October 26, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/26/2009 is of Damnoni Beach and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

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Damnoni Beach is a long sandy beach located in the southern part of Crete, near Plakias. The area is largely developed, with the beach guarded by the Hapimag Time Share Hotel and the Damnoni [...]

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Family Dining in Orlando

October 26, 2009
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A family adventure in Orlando is something most families attempt at least once, some actually make the trip annually. But even in Orlando, finding a family friendly restaurant that is priced right and will serve a variety of nutritious meals that your kids will eat is a challenge. Luckily there are some restaurants that will [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Merced River in Yosemite

October 25, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/25/2009 is of the Merced River in Yosemite and was taken by Dawn Endico

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The Merced River begins in the southeastern half of Yosemite National Park and flows into Yosemite Valley and west through Merced River Canyon. The river flows freely until it reaches the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Midui Glacier in Tibet

October 24, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/24/2009 is of Midui Glacier in Tibet and was taken by reurinkjan

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The Midui Glacier is located in the Yupu Township of Tibet. The monsoon marine glacier was formed by the convergence of two ice waterfalls, which in turn surrounds an incredibly lush forest. This creates [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/23/2009

October 23, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/23/2009
10 Ways to Vacation Without Going Broke Millions of families are finding it difficult to take a family vacation these days, as we all continue to look for ways to cut back on unnecessary expenses. The good news is that there are fantastic family [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Great Ocean Road

October 23, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/23/2009 is of Great Ocean Road and was taken by Aschaf

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The Great Ocean Road is a 150 mile stretch of road that runs along the southeastern coast of Australia between the cities of Torquay and Warrnambool. The road was originally constructed as a means to [...]

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21 Not so Spooky Castles

October 23, 2009
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Castles … they remain a modern day link to Kings, Queens, and Knights of the past. Sometimes if the castle was the home of historical figures like Count Dracula they can even be quite spooky. Below are 20 castles that showcase a wide variety of styles from across the globe, and one that locals believe [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Seattle

October 23, 2009
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Seattle is a remarkable city with a storied past that even reaches under the city itself. Tourists heading to Seattle will be delighted to learn how many landmarks there are and how varied the city is, there is also the added benefit of the incredible beauty that surrounds the city.

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Cruises, Airfare, Hotel & Car Rentals Over 25 Offers Travel Deals of the Week 9/22/2009

October 22, 2009
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Here’s a list of our travel deals of the week

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Travel News and Stories for 10/22/2009

October 22, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/22/2009
Dining Out: Restaurant Dos and Don’ts Proper restaurant courtesies and other travel etiquette explained. http://abcnews.go.com
Smile! The TSA is taping you — and here’s what you need to know about it You may have noticed that the Transportation Security Administration, the agency charged with [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Rakaia Gorge

October 22, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/22/2009 is of Rakaia Gorge and was taken by geoftheref

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The Rakaia Gorge is located on the Rakaia River, which is in turn located in Canterbury in New Zealand’s South Island. The Rakaia River is one of the largest braided rivers in New Zealand, flowing hundreds [...]

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Free Things to Do in New York City

October 22, 2009
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New York City is a ridiculously expensive city to live in and visit, that is unless you are in the know on some of the fun and popular free things to do in NYC.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/21/2009

October 21, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories 10/21/2009
Got Pot? Fly Out of Oakland Oakland International Airport may be the nation’s only airport with a specific policy letting users of medical marijuana travel with the drug. http://www.mercurynews.com
Loophole Found in Airport Security Anyone who has passed through an airport since the September 11th [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Sunset on Lake Malaren

October 21, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/21/2009 is of Lake Malaren in Sweeden and was taken by Per Ola Wiberg (Powi)

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Lake Malaren is the third-largest lake in Sweden, located just west of Stockholm in the southeastern part of the country. The lake has long been a significant part [...]

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Sports Teams and Stadiums in Los Angeles

October 21, 2009
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Whether you live in Los Angeles or you’re just visiting it is an incredible place for sports fans. There is a team for every major sport and a lot of the minor ones too.

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Travel News and Stories for 10/20/2009

October 20, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/20/2009
Walk Away the Blues in the Emerald Isle Ireland’s gorgeous landscape and mild year-round temperatures make it the perfect location for a hike or stroll. The quiet country roads of Ireland are perfect for casual walkers, while the mountains and forests provide great trails [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Canaima National Park

October 20, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/20/2009 is of Canaima National Park and was taken by aeruginosa

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Canaima National Park is a park located in southeastern Venezuela that borders both Brazil and Guyana. The park was established in 1962 and it is the second-largest park in the country, already larger than the [...]

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Museums in London

October 20, 2009
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London is the capital of both England and the United Kingdom and has a history of influence and power that reaches back more than two thousand years. It’s no doubt then that a city with as much history as London is full of incredible museums that house relics of the past. The list of London [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/19/2009

October 19, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/19/2009
Which Airports Have the Least Delays? According a new survey by the Brookings Institution, on-time performance as of June was up 5.1 percent compared with last June. http://abcnews.go.com
US Senate Passes Bill Fining Tourists In The Name Of Tourism On Wednesday the US [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Cerro Fitz Roy

October 19, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/19/2009 is of Cerro Fitz Roy and was taken by RIOMANSO

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Cerro Fitz Roy, also known as Monte Fitz Roy, is a mountain located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field near the village of El chalten. Located on the [...]

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Las Vegas MGM Grand Hotel Review

October 19, 2009
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The current MGM Grand in Las Vegas is actually not the first MGM Grand, the original was opened in 1973 and was one of the largest hotels in the world at the time. In 1986 the original MGM Grand was sold to Bally Entertainment Corporation and became Bally’s Las Vegas. The new MGM Grand was [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Llama at Machu Picchu

October 18, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/18/2009 is of a Llama at Machu Picchu and was taken by epicxero

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Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city perched in the mountains above Peru’s Urubamba Valley, has become one of the most recognizable locations in the world due to its mysterious nature and its dramatic [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Nugget Point New Zealand

October 17, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/17/2009 is of Nugget Point New Zealand and was taken by Omer Simkha

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Nugget Point is a landform located off the coast of New Zealand’s Otago region, which is located in the southern part of South Island. With a lighthouse dominating the tip of its [...]

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