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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Sports Teams and Stadiums in Boston

September 23, 2009
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The history of sports in Boston is long and storied. They’ve had such success with their professional sports teams (NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB) that at least one of their teams has played in a championship game every decade since 1900 and since 2000 Boston’s professional teams have won six championships.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/22/2009

September 22, 2009

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5 spots to live out your ‘Mad Men’ fantasies Now in its third season, the critically acclaimed television show Mad Men has inspired a surge of tourism in New York City. Here are the spots to live out your 1960s fantasies. http://www.msnbc.msn.com
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Travel Photo of the Day 9/22/2009 The Matterhorn

September 22, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/22/2009 is of The Matterhorn from above the Stellisee and was taken by Paul Stephenson

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The Matterhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps Range that lies on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Standing at a stunning 14,692 feet tall, Matterhorn has garnered a [...]

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Visiting Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria

September 22, 2009
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The Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria Germany is one of the most famous castles in the world and an incredible architectural structure that would make any princess swoon with envy.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/21/2009

September 21, 2009

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10 Best Bars and Bites in Barcelona Located on Spain’s Mediterranean shore, Barcelona combines the history and culture of Catalonia with the modernity of a capital city. Gothic and Gaudi architecture line the streets, sunbathers bask on beaches only a short walk away from [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/21/2009 Mirror Lake in New Zealand

September 21, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/21/2009 is of Mirror Lake in New Zealand and was taken by JennyHuang

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Mirror Lake, also known as Lake Matheson, is located on New Zealand’s South Island and it is one of many gorgeous natural beauties throughout the spectacular country of New Zealand. Surrounded by Mount [...]

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Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas Review

September 21, 2009
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The Bellagio Las Vegas knows how to do luxury, in fact they’ve earned a AAA Five Star Diamond Award. The Bellagio opened in 1998 and was instantly considered one of the most luxurious hotels on the Las Vegas Strip. Their luxury lies in grace and elegance most exemplified by their world famous fountains. Bellagio is [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/20/2009 Kauai

September 20, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/20/2009 is of  Kauai and was taken by B Mully819

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Kauai is the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands and the fourth-largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago. Sometimes referred to as “Garden Isle,” Kauai is home to 58,303 people. Like all of Hawaii, Kauai is incredibly [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/19/2009 Portland Head Lighthouse

September 19, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/19/2009 is of  Portland Head Lighthouse and was taken by James Jordan

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Often referred to as “the most photographed lighthouse in America,” Portland Head Lighthouse draws an average of one million visitors per year. George Washington directed that the lighthouse be built in 1787 and construction [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/18/2009

September 18, 2009

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Sweet Suites of Vegas: Big, Pricey and Audacious A 10,000-square-foot suite that includes a basketball halfcourt rents for $25,000 a night at Palms Casino Resort. At MGM Grand’s Skylofts, you’ll find a bathtub that fizzes with tiny champagne-like massage bubbles, TVs in the mirrors [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/18/2009 Mount Hood

September 18, 2009

The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/18/2009 is of Top of Mt. Hood, Oregon and was taken by Tony the Misfit941

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Mount Hood is a stratovolcano located in the Cascade Volcanic Arc of Northern Oregon, situated about 50 miles southeast of Portland. At 11,249 feet, Mount Hood is the highest [...]

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Sightseeing in Chicago

September 18, 2009
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Chicago is a great city to visit whether you’re going with your family, a romantic interest or by yourself. There is so much to do in the city that you’ll find yourself wanting to come back time and time again to see the sights you’ve never seen before and revisit the ones you enjoyed the [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/17/2009

September 17, 2009

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A Trip to Paradise? Italian Island of Pantelleria Where celebs like Giorgio Armani relax and enjoy Pantelleria’s passito wine. http://abcnews.go.com
Man Joins Mile-High Club With Other Woman While GF Sleeps A society beauty who had a drunken romp with a male passenger while his [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/17/2009 Mount Moran

September 17, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/17/2009 is of  Mt. Moran and was taken by Chuck Martin333

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Located in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, Mount Moran is one of the most distinctive aspects of the Teton Range, rising 6,000 feet above the ground. Contrary to what one would believe upon seeing [...]

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World’s Greatest Bullet Trains

September 17, 2009
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For Americans, bullet-trains are an anomaly.  They’re common in the western-world, awesome, and hi-tech.  However, unless an American has traveled overseas, they’ve likely never seen one, let alone experienced the thrill of riding via high-speed rail.  Below, are listed a number of these high-speed rail services, as well as a few actual bullet trains that [...]

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Weekend Getaways in Las Vegas

September 17, 2009
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Las Vegas is the perfect city for a weekend getaway as there are a variety of things to do throughout the city. For a city that seems centered around gambling and drinking it’s sometimes hard to think outside of the casino and imagine what else there is to do but there’s actually more than meets [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/16/2009

September 16, 2009

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American Idylls: Our National Parks The transcendent, still-wild network of national parks may be America’s greatest gift outright to Americans. But as Sue Halpern reports, the monumental system, crumbling and compromised, demands rescue by each generation—including ours. Plus: The 10 greatest parks and [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/16/2009 The Sierra Madre

September 16, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/16/2009 is of Sierra Madre and was taken by aldo c zavala726

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The Sierra Madre, which means “Mother Range” in English, is Mexico’s most prominent mountain range. There are actually several different Sierra Madres that run throughout Mexico and they are named depending on [...]

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Family Attractions in Boston

September 16, 2009
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Boston provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience an incredibly wide variety of activities from historic landmarks, to culture and arts, to local sports teams, and local natural beauty. For families it’s a rare chance to combine fun activities with educational experiences that will bring history alive and leave a wonderful lasting impression.

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Travel News and Stories for 09/15/2009

September 15, 2009

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Starwood tweaks onerous cancellation policy after customers compare it to airlines When Stewart Sheinfeld redeemed 10,000 Starwood points for a night at the W Chicago Lakeshore, he found a strange new rule at the bottom of his confirmation. It said if he canceled his [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/15/2009 Siena

September 15, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/15/2009 is of Siena and was taken by Gret@Lorenz770

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Siena is an Italian city located in Tuscany. Siena’s history spans thousands of years and its historic city center has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Today, tourists flock to Siena to indulge in the [...]

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Visiting the Chateau de Chillon

September 15, 2009
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A trip to Switzerland almost requires a visit at the famed Chateau de Chillon, in fact this incredible architectural beauty might just be reason enough to go to Switzerland. Located in Veytaux on the shore of Lake Geneva, Chateau de Chillon originally began as a series of smaller buildings, around 100 of them, that have [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/14/2009

September 14, 2009

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Hit the trails: Four road trips for fall Looking to add some meaning and direction to your next road trip? Then pick an interest and follow the trail. http://abcnews.go.com
Keiichi Iwasaki travels across 37 countries on $2 A TOURIST has spent eight years travelling [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/14/2009 Bora Bora

September 14, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/14/2009 is of Bora Bora and was taken by rachel_thecat481

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Bora Bora is a tiny island located in the Pacific Ocean, part of the Society Islands of French Polynesia. Only about 8,800 people call Bora Bora home, while many thousands more visit the island and its [...]

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Sightseeing in Dubai

September 14, 2009
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In the last few years you’ve probably been hearing more and more about Dubai. The country has made a conscious effort to boost its tourism appeal and become a must see destination for travelers from all over the world. The good news for Dubai is their ploy worked. With such noted sightseeing hotspots as Deira [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/13/2009 Surfer near Oahu

September 13, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/13/2009 is of  a surfer near Oahu and was taken by mandolin davis372

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The North Shore of Oahu is known among surfers throughout the world as one of the finest locations to find truly massive waves. Winter is an especially popular time for surfers to flock [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/12/2009 Edinburgh

September 12, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/12/2009 is of  Edinburgh in the fog and was taken by Daveybot512

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Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland and the second largest city in the country after Glasgow. The city became the capital of Scotland in 1437 and since then, Edinburgh has played an important part [...]

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Travel News and Stories for 09/11/2009

September 11, 2009

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Afghanistan has its first national park
High in the mountains of central Afghanistan is an area of relative peace and majestic beauty — a chain of six lakes so vibrantly blue that they are clearly visible in satellite photos.
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NYC’s High Line Becomes The City’s [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 9/11/2009 The Glenfinnan Viaduct

September 11, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 9/11/2009 is of Glenfinnan viaduct in Scotland and was taken by Jacobite-corroded.halo731

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The Glenfinnan Viaduct is a Scottish railway viaduct built between 1897 and 1901 and it allows trains to travel from Fort William to Mallaig. Although it was once a crucial component of Scotland’s fishing [...]

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Museums in Detroit

September 11, 2009
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Detroit was founded in 1701 and due to its convenient location became a major port city for the Midwest. Detroit is probably most noted for its contributions to the automobile industry and to Motown, but the city has branches that reach much further and encompass many areas you might not have imagined. A tour of [...]

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