Historic Landmarks in New Orleans

Planning a trip to New Orleans, here's a run down of all the top landmarks you don't want to miss on your next trip.

Historic Landmarks in New Orleans Historic Landmarks in New Orleans

Weekend Getaways in San Francisco

You can pick and choose and fill a weekend with one specific activity that you love, or you can mix and match activities and taste a little bit of everything that San Francisco has to offer.

Weekend Getaways in San Francisco Weekend Getaways in San Francisco

How to Plan a Family Cruise Vacation

Family vacations used to mean a camping trip or a Disney vacation but today that’s changed and people are looking for more extravagant vacations to take with their families.

How to Plan a Family Cruise Vacation How to Plan a Family Cruise Vacation

Planning a Weekend Getaway to Chicago

Chicago is an excellent destination if you’re looking for a weekend getaway. It is the third largest city in the United States and packed with so many exciting activities and adventures that there is something for everyone.

Planning a Weekend Getaway to Chicago Planning a Weekend Getaway to Chicago

Sightseeing in Miami

There is much more to see and do in the Miami area. For sightseeing options in Miami other than South Beach use the following as a guide.

Sightseeing in Miami Sightseeing in Miami

Travel News and Stories for 11/26/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/26/2009
Airlines Fined for Stranding Passengers for Six Hours Three airlines were fined $175,000 by the government for tarmac nightmare. http://abcnews.go.com
Thanksgiving Special: Air Travel Flying for the holiday? Check out what is new for better or worse. http://abcnews.go.com
Tourists In Cuba: Not Exactly Freedom [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Saint Mark’s Basilica in Venice

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/25/2009 is of Saint Mark’s Basilica, Venice and was taken by Dimitry B

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St. Mark’s Basilica is a cathedral in Venice and it is well-known as one of the city’s most famous and beautiful examples of Byzantine architecture. Situated on Piazza San Marco, the building [...]

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Weekend Getaways in New Orleans

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There is just something about the city of New Orleans that you can’t find anywhere else in the world. With traditions from around the globe come together to meld into a very unique style that’s all New Orleans it’s an experience not to be forgotten. If you’re lucky enough to head to New Orleans for [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 11/25/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/25/2009
Tiny Caribbean Jewel for Food and Fashion Francophiles, foodies and fashionistas pack their bags for St. Bart’s. http://abcnews.go.com
Shanghai Disney Theme Park Gets Green Light China’s planning agency okays Shanghai Disney project. http://abcnews.go.com
The Ten Worst Things People Do On Airplanes Eat fried chicken [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Mount McKinley in Denali National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/25/2009 is of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and was taken by Unhindered by Talent

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Denali National Park and Preserve is located in Alaska and it is home to Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. All together, the park and preserve [...]

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Thanksgiving Vacation Destinations

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Thanksgiving.  It is a holiday most Americans revere, yet some Europeans find strange.  To gather for no reason other than to feast and “give thanks” to all they have, whether spiritual or material.  But hey, it’s not all about that.  Thanksgiving is about homecoming, about enjoying human contact, great food, and all the traditions that [...]

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Sightseeing in Berlin

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Sightseeing in Berlin is exciting, informative and it can be heart wrenching. This city has seen more transformative modern history than many others in the world and visiting Berlin is an eye opening experience for anyone.

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Travel News and Stories for 11/24/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/24/2009
Flying an Engineless Plane Is Closest Humans Can Get to Soaring Like a Bird "GMA Weekend" anchor Kate Snow breezes through the sky in a glider plane. http://abcnews.go.com
Hong Kong Citizens Are Living in Cages… Literally Hong Kong is a vibrant city chock-full of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Scottish Rite Temple of Freemasonry

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/24/2009 is of Scottish Rite Temple of Freemasonry and was taken by ~MVI~

Photo credit: ~MVI~
The Scottish Rite Temple is located in Washington D.C.’s Sixteenth Street Historic District and it was constructed between 1911 and 1915. It was originally meant to be the headquarters of the Supreme Council [...]

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Book Review: Burma, The Alternative Guide

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Burma, also known as Myanmar, is usually in the headlines to highlight its democratic problems and the struggle of Aung San Suu Kyi, and there are some groups which advocate travelers should avoid making visits to Burma. However, for those who decide it’s a good idea to get to know this country better, Elena Jotow [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 11/23/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/23/2009
Your Car’s Computer Brainier Than the FAA’s? A new air traffic control system is years away, but could make flights shorter. http://abcnews.go.com
Takeoff, Rip Off: Beware Those Airport Scales New York authorities find problems with the scales at JFK and LaGuardia. http://abcnews.go.com
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Travel Photo of the Day Golden Gate at Sunset

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/23/2009 is of San Francisco Golden Gate at sunset and was taken by Carlos Madrigal

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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Golden Gate, the point where the San Francisco Bay empties into the Pacific Ocean. The longest suspension bridge in [...]

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India Travel in 2010: The Commonwealth Games

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The lead-up to a fun reason to visit India in 2010 has begun. In October next year, the city of Delhi will be swamped with sports people as the Commonwealth Games are held for the 19th time. A mini-version of the Olympics, attended by Britain and its former colonies like India, Canada, Australia and almost [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Manhattan Sunset

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/22/2009 is of Manhattan Sunset and was taken by aturkus

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Manhattan is one of the five boroughs of New York City and it is located on Manhattan Island. It is undoubtedly one of the most important places of the world, as it serves as a financial, [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Sea view of Rovinj Croatia

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/21/2009 is of Sea view of Rovinj, Croatia and was taken by akk_rus

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Rovinj, Croatia is a coastal city situated on the north Adriatic Sea on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula. It is a very popular tourist destination and an active fishing port, as [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 11/20/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/20/2009
FAA Computer Glitch Delays Flights Nationwide Controllers forced to manually enter pilots’ flight plans. http://abcnews.go.com
One wrong turn results in a 600km trip An 81-year-old Australian takes a wrong turn on the way to the shops and keeps driving for 600km. http://news.bbc.co.uk
LA Oil [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Zebra in Etosha National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/20/2009 is of Zebra in Etosha National Park and was taken by coda

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Etosha National Park is a park located in northwestern Namibia’s Kunene Region. It was first established in 1907 when Namibia was still a German colony and when it first opened, it was the [...]

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Visiting Chinatown in San Francisco

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San Francisco’s Chinatown claims to be the oldest and the largest Chinatown outside of Asia. It’s also one of the top tourist destinations in the area with a number of noted locations and events.

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Travel News and Stories for 11/19/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories 11/19/2009
Ship With 100 Tourists Stuck in Antarctic Ice Russian icebreaker carrying tourists is stuck in the ice around Antarctica. http://abcnews.go.com
United’s Denny Flanagan: “Being nice is contagious” United Airlines Captain Denny Flanagan had his 15 minutes of fame — and then some — when he [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Hayden Planetarium at night

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/19/2009 is of Hayden Planetarium at night and was taken by ericskiff

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The Hayden Planetarium is located on Central Park West in New York City and it is a part of the American Museum of Natural History. The planetarium is one of the two main attractions [...]

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Famous Landmarks in Dubai

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Dubai. In the western world, it is arguably the most famous of the seven emirates within the Arabian Peninsula. It is a country and city known for its exhibition of opulent wealth. Its shopping districts easily rival those of Paris, Milan, and Beverly Hills. And although Dubai is a wealthy nation within the middle east, [...]

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Weekend Getaways to Miami

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Miami is one of those cities that is perfect for a weekend getaway, in fact it’s a noted hotspot for celebrities looking for a quick mini vacation from the world. Miami has so much to offer that you can cater to almost every personality and interest. The best way to experience Miami is to take [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 11/18/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/18/2009
Hawaii’s Famed Beaches Are Shrinking Hawaii’s beaches are shrinking; scientists blame global warming. http://abcnews.go.com
Kingdom of the Little People in China Community opened with more than 100 participants, all shorter than 4-foot-4. http://abcnews.go.com
Here’s a receipt for your airline ticket (PS, you don’t have [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Waterfall in Udzangwa Mountains National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/18/2009 is of Waterfall in Udzangwa Mountains National Park and was taken by Marc Veraart

Photo credit: Marc Veraart
Udzangwa Mountains National Park is a national park located in Tanzania, one that contains tropical rainforest, mountain forest, miombo woodland, grassland, and steppe. The park contains more than 400 bird [...]

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Visiting the Golden Gate Bridge

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The Golden Gate Bridge in California spans the opening of the San Francisco Bay out onto the Pacific Ocean connecting San Francisco’s peninsula to Marin County. Completed in 1937 the bridge was the longest suspension bridge at the time and has become an iconic symbol of San Francisco. If you’re visiting the San Francisco area [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 11/17/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/17/2009
‘Rebel Monkeys’ Run Wild in India Thousands of "rebel monkeys" invade Indian city in search of food. http://abcnews.go.com
Whoops – Missed The Airport By 150 Miles (w/pic) This one will stay in our minds for quite some time. Two Northwest Airlines pilots overshot the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day Bermuda Coast

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/17/2009 is of Bermuda Coast and was taken by Canon in 2D

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Bermuda is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean and its British overseas territory located far off the east coast of the United States. It is the oldest and most populous remaining [...]

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Hotel Review – New York New York Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

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New York New York Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip uses the theme to create an environment that oozes New York City in many ways. The first and most obvious way is the architecture which features several skyscrapers, the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. There is even a half scale replica [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 11/16/2009

Below is a list of travel news and stories for 11/16/2009
Ryanair Hits Turbulence Over Sexy Pin-Up Calendar Airline under fire for its charity calendar featuring scantily clad employees. http://abcnews.go.com
Leaving Time At The Zoo: Indian Elephants Go wild India orders all circus and zoo elephants to be moved to wild life sanctuaries. http://abcnews.go.com
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Travel Photo of the Day Detroit Skyline

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 11/16/2009 is of Detroit Skyline and was taken by {meagen}

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Detroit is the largest city in the state of Michigan and has become known as the traditional automotive center of the United States. Detroit is also famous as the center of the Motown music sound of [...]

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