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 News and Stories for 10/05/2009

October 5, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories from 10/05/2009
10 Great Places to Toast Bloody Mary’s 75th Say cheers to the Bloody Mary as the brunch favorite celebrates its 75th anniversary this month. Dale DeGroff, author of The Essential Cocktail, shares with Kelly DiNardo for USA TODAY his list of great bars where [...]

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Mandalay Bay Hotel Review

October 5, 2009
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Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip is a luxury hotel owned by the MGM Mirage. Oddly enough the top four floors are used by the Four Seasons Hotel but the rest are open to Mandalay Bay guests. In addition, there is a 43 story tower connected to Mandalay Bay which contains the hotel at [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Ventano de Diablo

October 4, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/4/2009 is of Mirador del Ventano del Diablo in Spain and was taken by Reinante El Pintor de Fuego

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The Ventano de Diablo is a natural formation located the Spanish municipality of Villalba de la Sierra, which is in turn situated in [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas

October 3, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/3/2009 is of the Palazzo Hotel and was taken by mrkathika

Photo credit: mrkathika

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Travel News and Stories for 10/02/2009

October 2, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/02/2009
From Junk to Giants: Berlin Hosts a Massive Puppet Show 20 years after the Berlin Wall fell, the city celebrates its unification. http://abcnews.go.com
Predicting Tsunamis? The world has certainly gotten smaller in some ways as global travel allows us access to more and more [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Wahweap at Lake Powell

October 2, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/2/2009 is of Wahweap at Lake Powell and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

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Wahweap is located at the southern end of Lake Powell, Arizona, and is managed in its entirety by the National Park Service. The public is welcome to come take advantage of Wahweap [...]

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Golf Courses in Boston

October 2, 2009
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Boston Massachusetts and the surrounding area offers a huge variety of golf courses, both public and private, for anyone who is looking to get in a quick round or sign up to join an exclusive country club. Find the course that best suits your needs and head on out for a round of golf in [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 10/01/2009

October 1, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 10/01/2009
How to Get Sully as Your Next Pilot When picking airlines, how do you choose the safest flight? http://abcnews.go.com
Disney Offers Free Entry to 1 Million Volunteers Disney offers free entry to 1 million guests who volunteer for a day in 2010. http://abcnews.go.com
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Romantic Destinations in Las Vegas

October 1, 2009
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Las Vegas doesn’t appear to be a romantic city at first blush but the city actually is steeped in romantic activities, if it wasn’t then it’s doubtful that their quickie wedding business would be so popular. Look beyond the glitz and glamour of the high rolling stakes and poker tables and underneath the surface of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Chitwood Covered Bridge

October 1, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 10/1/2009 is of Chitwood Covered Bridge and was taken by Tony the Misfit

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The Chitwood Covered Bridge, most commonly referred to as the Yaquina River Covered Bridge, is located on Oregon’s Highway 20 near Corvallis. While the Chitwood Covered Bridge was once surrounded by [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/30/2009

September 30, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories from 09/30/2009
Lucky Charm? Looking for Love in Ireland Thousands flock to small Irish town of Lindoosvarna for world’s largest matchmaking festival. http://abcnews.go.com
Kiev Scraps Hotel on Massacre Site Kiev scraps plans to build hotel near site of Babi Yar massacre http://abcnews.go.com
Which air travelers do [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Grand Canyon

September 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/30/2009 is of  the Grand Canyon and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

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The Grand Canyon is the foremost natural wonder in North America, the enormous gorge carved over millions of years by the Colorado River. About 277 miles long, the Grand Canyon can be as much [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Autumn Sunset On the Rocky Mountains

September 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/30/2009 is of an autumn sunset on the Rocky Mountains and was taken by joiseyshowaa

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North America’s answer to the Alps and the Himalayas, the Rocky Mountains stretch from the northern part of British Columbia all the way down to New Mexico. Millions of tourists flock [...]

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Theme Parks in Cleveland

September 30, 2009
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Cleveland may not be the first place you think of when you’re looking for a theme park, but maybe it should be. Although it doesn’t have the magic mouse the Cleveland area does have a variety of parks including a child’s park, a water park, and a park that holds more roller coasters than any [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/29/2009

September 29, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories from 09/29/2009
“Flabbergasted” airline passenger asked to pay $15 receipt fee When it comes to airline fees, nothing is off-limits. Just ask Jason Fogelson. He needed a receipt for his latest American Airlines flight, but when he asked for one, the airline said it would cost [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Vasco de Gama Bridge

September 29, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/29/2009 is of Merging in the mist-F H Mira154 and was taken by F H Mira

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The Vasco de Gama Bridge is located near Lisbon, Portugal, spanning the Tagus River. The bridge is the longest bridge in Europe and the ninth largest bridge in [...]

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Top Landmarks in Rome

September 29, 2009
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There are so many landmarks in Rome it’s almost impossible to list all of them, but there are certain landmarks that make Rome such a popular place for tourists. Who can travel to Rome without stopping to see the Colosseum or Trevi Fountain? With a past that stretches back thousands of years it’s no wonder [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/28/2009

September 28, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/28/2009
Paradise Island Creates World’s First Shark Sanctuary Tiny Palau with just 1 patrol boat creates world’s first shark sanctuary. http://abcnews.go.com
London loses top spot in "most expensive city" lineup For years, London dominated the top spot in almost every "most expensive city in the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Deep Fork Wildlife Refuge

September 28, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/28/2009 is of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge and was taken by FreeWine

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The Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge is located in Eastern Oklahoma, near the town of Okmulgee and the Deep Fork River. Over 9,000 acres of land are protected by the Deep Fork National [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Atlanta

September 28, 2009
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Atlanta is a city that has a long storied history and is full of sites that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Whether you’re just visiting or a local, it seems like there is always something new and interesting to explore amongst the historic landmarks in Atlanta.

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Travel Photo of the Day Atlas at Rockefeller Center

September 27, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/27/2009 is of Atlas at Rockefeller Center and was taken by Vibragiel

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The Rockefeller Center is located between Fifth Avenue and Seventh Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Built by the Rockefeller family, the Rockefeller Center was declared a national historic landmark in 1987. The famous and recognizable [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Worldwide Plaza NYC

September 26, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/26/2009 is of Worldwide Plaza in NYC and was taken by thenails

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Worldwide Plaza is a commercial and residential grouping of three buildings located in Manhattan. All together, the complex takes up an entire city block in the Hell’s Kitchen part of Manhattan and it quickly [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/25/2009

September 25, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/25/2009
Take A Walk On The Naked Side Heinz Ludwig, who owns a campsite and restaurant in the small village of Dankerode in the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, has another passion beside serving food and providing tents: naked hiking. http://abcnews.go.com
JetBlue says customer service [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Chicago Adler Planetarium

September 25, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/25/2009 is of Chicago Adler Planetarium and was taken by David Paul Ohmer

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The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, located in Chicago, Illinois, was founded and built in 1930 by philanthropist Max Adler. Declared a national historic landmark in 1987, the Adler Planetarium is [...]

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Museums in Las Vegas

September 25, 2009
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When you think of Las Vegas you think of gambling, showgirls, casinos, Cirque du Soleil, drinking and hookers. But Las Vegas actually has lot more to offer the culturally minded soul as the city is full of museums that range from the standard natural history museum to a pinball museum and everything in between. The [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/24/2009

September 24, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/24/2009
World’s 10 Greatest Train Journeys Explore Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Countryside By Rail http://abcnews.go.com
Kicked off my US Airways flight for wearing an eye mask! Michael Winn is the president of a private university, a US Airways frequent flier, and according to [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Sultan Ahmed Mosque

September 24, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/24/2009 is of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque and was taken by brewbooks

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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the national mosque of Turkey and one of the most noticeable and distinctive landmarks in Istanbul. The mosque is a relic from the Ottoman Empire, built during the rule [...]

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Sightseeing in Athens

September 24, 2009
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Athens is a city with an almost unbelievable history, having been considered a magical city at one time full of gods and goddesses and actually worshiped. It has been called the birthplace of civilization and where democracy was born. A trip to Athens Greece will fill your mind, body and soul with overwhelming touches of [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/23/2009

September 23, 2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 09/23/2009
China Bans Foreign Tourists From Tibet China bans foreign tourists from Tibet ahead of 60th anniversary celebrations. http://abcnews.go.com
Is This the Future of Travel? Flying economy might soon mean facing your fellow passengers and not eating very much. http://blogs.abcnews.com
Holiday Inn opens NYC hotel [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Ranakpur Jain Temple

September 23, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/23/2009 is of the Ranakpur Jain Temple and was taken by mckaysavage

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Ranakpur is a relatively small village located in western India, but it is home to one of the most stunning sights in the world, a grand Jain temple. The temple is supported by 1,444 [...]

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