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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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Historic Baltimore Seaport

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Baltimore is becoming a tourist hotspot, which isn’t surprising considering that the harbor has been one of America’s oldest seaports, surviving for more than 300 years. The region has seen highs and lows and is currently undergoing a resurgence in popularity as people are rediscovering the splendor of Baltimore’s Historic Seaport.
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Free Things to Do in Baltimore

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A trip to Baltimore, Maryland is an exciting vacation for someone traveling solo or an entire family. Baltimore is the largest city in Maryland and was founded way back in 1729. Known for the role it played in the forming of the United States, Baltimore is probably best remembered for the Battle of Baltimore in [...]

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Best Places to Shop In Baltimore

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Baltimore is somewhat of a shopper’s paradise with a huge variety of shopping destinations that satisfy the most die hard buyer and the most frugal window shopper at the same time. For those looking for something familiar and national retailers then a trip to Inner Harbor will satisfy your craving. Looking for something a bit [...]

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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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Spa Vacations in Phoenix

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Phoenix is the perfect winter getaway for those who are looking to escape a frigid winter. The best part of a sunny vacation, especially when you’re not at the ocean, is living the high life and getting a spa treatment. Luckily, Phoenix is chock full of spas and its easy to get a day of [...]

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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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Family Attractions in San Diego

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San Diego is known for its perfect climate, perfect scenery, and perfect beaches but it’s actually also a perfect place to take your family. San Diego is just jam packed with attractions for the entire family that are exciting, educational and relaxing.

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Museums in Miami

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Miami is probably best known for South Beach where topless sunbathing is the norm and art deco architectural style is prevalent. It’s also renowned for its diverse ethic backgrounds and wild parties, but Miami has a lot more to offer tourists and locals, especially in the way of museums. Pretty much every topic you’d like [...]

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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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Las Vegas Excalibur Hotel Review

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The Excalibur Hotel, the medieval-themed, castle-shaped hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, may not be the most glamorous accommodation in the city, but the dependable Excalibur offers good, solid value for money in a prime Vegas location. The hotel is also one of the more family-friendly places to stay on the Las [...]

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Hot Restaurants in Baltimore

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Baltimore is a town that takes its cuisine seriously but knows how to have fun in the process. Whether you’re a visitor or a native, Baltimore features so many hot spot restaurants that everyone is bound to find a favorite that keeps them coming back for more.

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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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Museums in Baltimore

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Baltimore, Maryland is a fascinating mixture of new and historic attractions. That dichotomy is well-illustrated in the city’s museums. From art museums to the National Aquarium to the Maryland Science Museum, Baltimore offers a museum for every taste. Below are just a couple of the highlights:

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Top Landmarks in Nashville

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Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is known for its museums, country music, and southern hospitality. It’s also home to a number of striking buildings and landmarks, making it an interesting city to explore. Below are just a few:

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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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Free Things to Do in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas may have a reputation of being a place where money flows freely, but the city actually offers a large number of things to see and do without spending a dime. Below are just a few free ideas:
Watch the free casino shows. Most of the major casinos offer some sort of entertainment for free. [...]

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Family Attractions in Cleveland

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Children’s Museum of Cleveland
Children’s Museum of Cleveland, dedicated to children up to eight years of age, the museum hosts numerous traveling exhibits as well as several permanent exhibits such as “Splish Splash,” which teaches children about water transportation, weather and the earth’s water systems. It features a two-story climbing structure, a kaleidoscope and the Weather [...]

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Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum in Las Vegas

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It seems only fitting in Las Vegas to be able to putt with Tiger Woods, shoot a scene with Cameron Diaz, and marry George Clooney all in one location. In fact, all of that is possible–sort of–and more at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, located inside the Venetian Hotel and Casino along the Las Vegas Strip.

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Hot Las Vegas Restaurants

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Las Vegas: It’s a city of celebrity chefs and and All-U-Can-Eat buffets and everything in between. Here’s a look at 20 of the best, ranging from the best sandwich shop in town to the priciest among the priciest gourmet fare.

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Newest Guide Book Offerings from Bradt

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Bradt Travel Guides, coming out of Britain, have developed a good repuation for covering the more unusual destinations across the world or more traveled places with a unique viewpoint, and for covering all of these with detailed information and balanced coverage. They’ve been expanding in recent years and in the last few months, a number [...]

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Family Dining in New York City

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New York City has something for every appetite. And as a top vacation destination for families, naturally it must offer a variety of family-friendly dining options. If you’re headed to New York city with your family soon and don’t want to visit the same old chain restaurants you have at home, or sacrifice good taste [...]

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Atlanta Golf Courses

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Built on a hilly former Civil War battlefield, one of the chief virtues of the Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course is its location–10 minutes from the airport and close to downtown. The par 72, 18-hole public course opened in 1940. It was renovated last year and has a a course rating of 69.9 and a [...]

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Travel Hot Spots – 11 Volcanic Regions Around the World

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Rabaul Caldera, Papua New Guinea
The Rabaul Caldera on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea erupted in 1937, 1944, and 1994. In the 1994 eruption, the two craters of Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted simultaneously, covering the nearby town of Rabaul in ash and causing the evacuation of about 90,000 people. The volcanic activity [...]

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Detroit Golf Courses

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It’s the middle of summer and the living is easy in southeast Michigan. The days are hot and dry–but not too hot. The fairways are manicured and the greens are a lush velvet. In short, it’s a perfect time to play golf in and around the “Motor City.” There are literally hundreds of courses, both [...]

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The Best Places to Shop in Dallas

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Texans love to shop and no where is this more true than in Dallas. Here, shopping isn’t a chore, but an event–one to be planned in advance and to get dressed up for. Below are just a few of the many unique shopping venues in and around the “Big D.”
The Galleria. This upscale shopping mall [...]

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Exploring Fremont Street in Las Vegas

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Fremont Street in Las Vegas is one of the most famous–and most colorful–streets in the world. Founded in 1905, it was named for American explorer, soldier, and Senator John Charles Fremont. Today the thoroughfare is closed to vehicles to encourage visitors to explore the many attractions there. Here is just a sampling of what you’ll [...]

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Tampa Beaches

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People who are going to be heading to Tampa, Florida this summer are probably going for one reason and one reason only; they want to spend time on the beautiful beaches of Tampa Bay. There are plenty of other things that you can do while you’re in Tampa, of course, but the majority of people [...]

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Sightseeing in Cleveland

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Cleveland, Ohio might not be the first place you think of for a summer vacation, but think again. The city, located along the shores of Lake Erie is home to a wealth of attractions as well as delightful, temperate summer temperatures and gentle lake breezes. Below is just a sampling of what the “North Coast” [...]

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Top Landmarks in Philadelphia

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If you’re planning to take a trip to Philadelphia and you want to make sure that you see all of the important things there are to see there then you need to put together a list of the top landmarks in the city. There are many different historic landmarks to explore in Philadelphia because of [...]

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