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You’re “Shore” to Have a Great Time!

The town of Ocean City, New Jersey is a charming, picturesque settlement comprising of approximately twelve-thousand people. Ocean City is a lively, fun-filled area where the sun may set but the...

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Lilburn, Georgia A Little Bit Of Everything

It’s time to pick where you want to go on a vacation! Where should you go? The Bahamas, Caribbean, Costa Rica? The answer is none of these places; you should decide to book your vacation to Lilburn,...

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Defining Deland

I call Deland, Florida my home; my community; my final destination. Deland is a small, friendly town of about 20,000 people and is located just thirty minutes from the famous Daytona Beach. It is...

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Kla Ha Ya

Kla Ha Ya!  This historical phrase is a term that has been passed down from generation to generation in the rustic, beautiful city of Snohomish.  Kla Ha Ya means “welcome” and...

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The Football Capital of the Nation

Standing in the midst of 17,999 other fans, hearing the screams and cheers of your classmates as you momentarily become a part of the team, watching as the boy that sits next to you in history class...

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Olvera Street: A Mexican Street in America

Los Angeles, the city recognized worldwide for its glamour, is also well known as a center of ethnic diversity. Throughout its history Los Angeles has been home to immigrants from all over the world...

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Houston, the Great

  Houston. Not the Big Apple. Not the City of Brotherly Love. H-Town. The city of Houston has more diversity and heritage than almost any other on the planet. The beautiful city skyline is accented...

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Come on Down to Elon, North Carolina!

I knew it the first time I toured the college campus. After reading all the articles proclaiming Elon as America’s most beautiful campus, my dad and I drove through on a visit. The traffic...

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The Wondrous City of Killeen

Are you tired of resorts and pampering on your vacations? Tired of the endless money spent on useless luxuries? Are you looking for a mediocre getaway? Come visit Killeen, Texas! We are close enough...

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El Paso, An Unknown Treasure

At first glance, this quiet city on the border doesn’t seem to offer much.  I used to certainly think so, until one day in seventh grade I was assigned a frontier project in which we had...

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Gem in the Desert

When one thinks about Arizona, chances are they envision a barren wasteland of old-western cowboy towns, cacti and tumbleweeds, and scorching, painful amounts of dry, desert heat. As an Arizona resident,...

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Tour de Hudson

Why should you visit Hudson, Massachusetts? Why shouldn't you visit? With a population of approximately 20,000 people, Hudson still feels like a...

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Orrick: Small Town Living at its Best

 I live in Orrick, Missouri, a town recognizably not holding back its small town qualities. From its gossip filled restraunts to its teenage filled stage, why wouldn't you want to come visit?...

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Toledo, Ohio: The Glass City A Reflection Of Exhilaration

As you stroll down the streets of Toledo, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer greatness of the  city.  As you look towards the...

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The Alamo City: Deep in the Heart of Texas

Despite the misleading stereotypes, the culture of Texas includes far more than cowboys and horses. As one of the top ten largest cities in the U.S, the vibrant city of San Antonio is full of cultural...

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Small Town, Big Heart

To prove to you that Ho-Ho-Kus, located in New Jersey, is the best town, let me show you around. First things first, you have to eat...

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Every Soul Needs A Little Touch of the South

It’s no mystery why countless musicians, from James Taylor to The Zac Brown Band, have written songs about Carolina. The history, passion, hospitality, and culture...

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The Perfect Balance

Calling all beach goers and outdoorsmen! It is time to save up some money, collect your gear, and head on out to Pensacola Beach, Florida. Don’t forget...

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HIdden in a Haze of Heat

      Redding, California is not usually high on the summer destination list of travelers. Known primarily for the extreme heat (with temperatures reaching upwards of 110ËšF)...

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The Tour That Never Gets Old

The trolley driver rings the rickety vehicle’s bell to signal the tour of Grand Haven has officially started.  It’s unbelievable that he is able to fit in Grand Haven’s finest...

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The Emerald City: A Day in Seattle

Walking through downtown Seattle is much like walking through any other city in America: it possesses the hustling and bustling that comes with enterprise and business. Yet it also maintains a level...

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Sleepless in Sammamish—The Ideal Vacation

When choosing an ideal vacation destination, the typical first option for many folks is far removed from a small suburb with mediocre weather, in favor of a big city with beautiful...

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San Antonio Blues

Howdy y'all!  Welcome to the beginning of your fabulous vacation to San Antonio, Texas. Handily located in the southern United States of America on the Earth in Quadrant III of Universe...

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Loreto: a hidden world

The uproar of the motor was heard, the panga boat embarked and the wind started blowing against our faces. The excitement was building in my stomach with each second waited until finally I felt the big...

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Doylestown, PA, Where Our Nation’s Beginnings Meet Current Day Charm!

Let me tell you the history of my home town of Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Bucks County!  It’s truly a cultural and historical mecca! You won’t want to miss it! We’re...

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Wheeling through Charleston

I had passed through Charleston many times before; stopping for doctor appointments and had always felt close to the city, but never before had I experienced it quite this way. I had become disabled...

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Take Your Grandkids On A Cruise

Taking the grandkids on a cruise, without the soothing buffer of having their parents on board? If so, heed the advice of a savvy senior sailor a.k.a. Grandma who cruised from Los Angeles to Mexico. Planning...

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Good Golly! Macon, Georgia For Music And History

A mom takes the family back to her old stomping grounds in Macon, known as Middle Georgia, and discovers museums, monuments, music and great eats in the heart of the Peach State. Not long...

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Cruising The Baltic With Kids Aboard HAL Eurodam

Cruise-lovers know all about summer voyages to Alaska and the Caribbean, and now more than ever cruise companies are offering an alternative family cruise vacation to the Baltics and Northern Europe, including...

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Our Family Vacation in Italy

Here are some tried and true tips from a mom who's "been there, done that" on an Italy family trip with her teens. Italy. Just mention that you are going on vacation to Italy and people get that dreamy...

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Disney Dining Review: Be Our Guest

Walking into Disney World’s Be Our Guest restaurant is like walking straight into the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast and being welcomed into the story.

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Best 5 Nightspots in the Stone City – Tashkent

In the majestic country of Uzbekistan is housed a mystical city called Tashkent. Everything in this picturesque city is made up of stones, be it monuments, buildings, or mosques. However,...

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Families Say Y.E.S. to Trump Soho New York Hotel’s Free Kids and Teens Events

Trump Soho New York is pleased to announce that it has started its y.e.s. program, Young Entrepreneurs Soho, an extension of Trump Kids...

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Connected to Broadway Gets Theatre-Goers Up Close and Personal

A new service designed to enhance the Broadway experience for fervent theatergoers recently debuted on the Great White Way. The series features a pre-performance cocktail reception, preferred...

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West Lake And The Gardens Of Hangzhou, China

At an unusual press event celebrating the UNESCO designation of West Lake in Hangzhou, China as a World Cultural Heritage Site, a Hangzhou Tourism delegation shared the city's beauty...

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Maui’s Kapalua: Hawaiian Playground

Kapalua starts with a glorious, green mountain range; pristine, white-sand coastline and a working pineapple plantation that surround a 1,650-acre resort community. Shade is provided by Cook Island pine...

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Disney’s New Fantasyland

Disney has a talent for giving guests a reason to keep coming back to its parks – they never get old. Keeping with the classic elements of Disney while adding some fresh additions, the Magic Kingdom’s...

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Two Minds, One Heart and the Syros International Film Festival

How did little known Syros, capital of the Cyclades island group that includes the sexier Mykonos and more scenic Santorini, get its very own Syros International Film Festival?...

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Reunion Celebration At Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort

The Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa was the perfect desert playground for our "Five Generation Family Reunion" celebration. The prestigious desert enclave of Indian...

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Staycation at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Times Square

Robert Leroy Ripley started out by drawing sport oddities for The Globe and ended up as the creator of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums,...

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The Magic of Disney– Free of Charge

             Walt Disney’s famous theme park, Disney World, invites more than just Florida residents to experience the magic and joy associated with childhood...

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The Land of Sugar

     Sugar Land, Texas is known as the "Land of Sugar" and “The Land of the Beautiful” whiles being renowned for its outstanding beauty. Unlike other cities,...

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Rocking in Memphis

If music, food, and history is on your mind, you want to come to Memphis. The first place you need to see is the Memphis Bridge. The bridge was opened on December 17, 1949. The bridge...

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Experience Seattle

Set against the beautiful Puget Sound, Seattle has a range of activities, sights, and opportunities for any individual. With our gentle climate, our eco-friendly community has incorporated nature...

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Calling All Shoppers, Surfers, and Adventurers to Destin

Kalonte Jackson-Tate   Have you had a stressful year? Are you looking for somewhere to relax and...

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The Treasures of Charleston

  Growing up in Charleston South Carolina, I have always felt a strong sense of community. One would think that this is because it is my hometown, but I have grown to learn...

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Hats’ Off To San Antonio!!

When people think of San Antonio they think cowboys, ranchers, or just plainly people who are stuck in the mid west.What if I told you it was so much more than that. This...

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Maryland: Famous for its Crabs and its Not-So-Crabby Locals

 I am here to welcome you to Worcester County, Maryland and some of the most unique and absolutely breathtaking destinations that any travel enthusiast could venture to.  Assateague Island,...

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Eastern Iowa: More than Food and Fairs

I have lived in Iowa all of my life. Some people say that it’s in, or even is, the middle of nowhere. This where I come in. I hope to banish the misconceptions people have about Iowa, and prove that...

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Austin: Ain’t it Something? What to do in the Live Music Capital

I’m goin’ down to Austin, Texas, I’m goin' down to save my soul Guy Clark, “Texas Cookin’”   Of...

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