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Brainerd Lakes Area: a Tourists Dream

    The Brainerd Lakes Area is one of the most fascinating areas in Minnesota. Known, obviously, for its 460+ lakes, Brainerd is the place to visit if you are looking to get away from the...

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New York City of the South

New York City is the epic center of the North of the United States and even though many believe that down here in the South there are only pastures, farms, and wild stock, they are wrong. The South...

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Alton: A Small Town with a Big History

Alton: A Little Town with a Big History Eric Deck Alton, a town just north from the city life of St. Louis, resides peacefully by the Mississippi River. Most people are oblivious...

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Vietnam: Full of Mystery and Expectations

Learning and exploring are our infinite natural intuitions, motivated by curiosity, that help us gain valuable experience, innovative ideas and deeper knowledge with many different perspectives....

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True Colors of Castro

I came out to myself during college. I never accepted my sexuality prior and this drove me to the point of madness. I desired to know and understand who I was as a gay and I knew that the only place where...

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Ashland, Wisconsin- A historic town on Lake Superior’s magnificent Chequamegon Bay

There are many things that could make an outsider feel comfortable in Ashland, Wisconsin. Ashland combines the nature of the area with wonderful restaurants and local art appreciation. Ashland...

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Savannah: Living Life with Southern Style

The city of Savannah, Georgia is filled with southern charm and is widely regarded as the crown of Georgia’s low country.  The midtown area of the city is dotted with landscaped squares...

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Nogales is the Place to Go

 I live in a town, where everybody knows everybody and you can walk probably everywhere, you know, if you had the energy. Santa Cruz County, also known as Nogales, AZ, is an urban place...

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The Jersey Shore

The Jersey Shore is known all around the United States (and not just for the television show). It is a beautiful, fun place lined with boardwalks that cannot be found anywhere else. It is THE vacation...

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Have A Whale Of A Time With Mystic Aquarium’s Family Titanic Hotel Package

This summer, discover your inner sailor at the charming seaside town of Mystic, Connecticut, and explore the deep with

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Welcome to the Ojai Valley

    The Ojai Valley is surrounded by mountains and hills and the small town lies among the...

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Houston, Pennsylvania, My little piece of the world

Welcome to Houston, Pennsylvania! We hope you will enjoy your visit here! Houston is a small town located in South-Western Pennsylvania, about 25 miles west of Pittsburgh. Although we...

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Venice, Florida

      Venic has a lot to offer for vacationers looking for natural beauty, historic sites, and relaxation! We have Venice Beach, which is world known and attracts people from all over...

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Central Vietnam highlight

If you really love the beach, ancient and history of Vietnam, The Central must be the best place for you to visit, from Hue, Da Nang to Hoi An. The beaches are all incredible interleave with ancient town,...

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Tiny Astronauts Touch Down In Florida

Calling all astronauts-to-be. Take-off for a visit to Florida's Space Coast and see the Kennedy Space Center and much more. If your child prefers Discovery Kids to the Disney Channel...

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Lose Yourself In Louisville

Nestled against...

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Street Foods in Hanoi – Restaurant Suggestions

Street food is a feature of Vietnamese people in general, and Hanoi in particular. It is really normal to see the locals easily enjoying food when sitting on the sidewalk of the streets. If you once...

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Beaches Ocho Rios Resort, All-Inclusive Fun In Jamaica

I recently visited Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club with my teenage son, Alec.  Beaches is the family-friendly division...

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Sedona, Arizona.

Traveling is one of the great joys in life. When it comes to deciding where to go, you really have to ask yourself what you’re looking to experience. If you want to hike, bike, walk, shop,...

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Go Back in Time in Franklin

I currently live in Franklin, Tennessee.  Franklin is a great community that has so much to offer anyone from musicians, historians or just someone who wants to enjoy a beautiful weekend in...

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Live Music Capital of the World

A great place everybody should visit is Austin, Texas. Why? Well, I’m from Austin, Texas which has a rich history that starts in December 7, 1839 when the city was founded.  Austin is the capital...

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Mayflower Park Hotel and Seattle Hit Sweet Spot for Teens and Tweens

There are many well-known toddler attractions in Seattle, but once this verdant, hip city gets into your blood,...

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Keep Austin Weird!

   Not only have I lived in Austin, TX my whole life, but it's my favorite city in the whole world. Every corner you turn, there are tons of people that just want to have fun....

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Wild Days Out At PortAventura In Spain

Whether it's raining on the plains of Spain or not, we recommend a visit to Port Aventura for traditional theme park fun with a splash of Spanish flavor. For kids who love virtual...

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Fun in the sun

            Let’s fly on down to the beautiful sunshine state. Picture cool sand in between your toes. The wind blowing through your hair. Close your...

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Jamaica, From a Teen’s Point of View

Well my name is Lovnisha and I went to Jamaica with my mother and my little brother. We went to a part of the island called Ocho...

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Vancouver: More Than You Think

Where do I live? Vancouver. I bet most of you unless you live in the area don't know where this is; however I'm sure you've heard about Vancouver. Did you know that...

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Glorious Fort Wayne

Travelers often try to find the ideal location to see next. Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana is home to a plethora of towering buildings that envelop travelers in a utopian fantasy; tourists hold the...

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Hollywood And Beverly Hills, California Hotels

Family Travel Forum's guide to some of the best kid-friendly lodging in the Hollywood and Beverly Hills neighborhoods of central Los Angeles, California.We love the variety in central Los Angeles...

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Exploring Bemidji, Minnesota

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Amazing Memphis

My hometown is Memphis, Tennessee and I was born and raised there for almost 17 years. Within those 17 years in the city of Memphis, I have become accustom to the many tourist attractions within this wonderful...

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The Jewel of the Philippines

Bohol Bohol is an island of the Philippines. Bohol is also called as “the Jewel of the Philippines” because of its magnificent natural resources such as the...

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My Home, Your Vacation

When most people think of Las Vegas, they think of the hotels, the casinos, the gambling, and losing all their money; however, for me, Las Vegas - the city that never sleeps - is home. The past 9 years...

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Small Town Image

  When you first arrive in Lakeland, the first thought is probably that this is a small town. Just like any other. And you’d be right. But just because this is a small town,...

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Suzhou: Heaven on Earth

A famous Chinese saying goes, “上有天堂,下有苏杭,” which means, "Above, there is Heaven; down here, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou."...

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Deep in the Heart of Texas

Living in a place that is known around America is pretty crazy, but not everyone really knows a lot about Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Of course there are the stereotypes of everyone rides their horses...

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Hometown Haven

     Yearning to visit a small, personable...

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New Orleans: An Unexpected Cultural Experience

New Orleans is one of the most cultural and diverse cities of the South, attracting thousands of people every year for its flashy signs and colors along the traditional tourist corners of the French Quarter...

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Trip to Trinidad & Tobago

My brother and I took advantage of our dual citizenship to visit my mother’s family in Trinidad and Tobago.  Beginning our journey in April we travelled all day before finally reaching...

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The Great City of Oklahoma City by Kyara Little

The best places in the world to visit are often the small towns, cities that people have never heard of. Maybe it’s heard of, but not very popular. These places contain a ton of pride and love...

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Hampton Roads: Where History and Beauty Unite.

In 1607, the British colonists founded the first successful American colony of Jamestown, in Virginia. Today, Jamestown is located near where I call home, Hampton Roads, Virginia. Hampton Road's...

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The Diversity of Phoenix

The place is called Phoenix. It is the largest city and the capital of the state of Arizona, and it is also, the sixth most populous city on the U.S.A. Phoenix lies in the Sonoran Desert, which makes...

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A Life in a Year

As I took my first few steps back on American territory, my eyes filled with tears of joy and my nose filled with the familiar smell of the freshly mopped airport floor. Within those few seconds,...

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The Wonderful World of Belleville, Illinois

The place I identify with most is my hometown Belleville, Illinois. It’s a small town, so not many people know where it is, when people ask me where I live I usually say, “I live across...

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Sunny San Diego

  Take a vacation to one of United States’ finest and most popular city, San Diego. It has the best climate year round and it is located right next to the beach. San Diego...

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There is no Place like Home

Everyone has heard the saying, "There is no place like home." I must highly agree. Nebraska is what I call home. Many people believe that Nebraska is a state full of corn, tall grass and...

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La Kay Mwen – My Home

             My home is in Dessalines, Haiti. My family moved to Haiti as missionaries in August 2012. Dessalines is a beautiful...

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From a Concrete Jungle to My Dusty Tanzanian Home

As I stepped from the plane that had just carried me across two continents, three countries, and more time zones than my body could recognize, all I could think was, "My life will never be the...

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Endless Exploring in Northern Nevada

  Northern Nevada, is my home, I've lived here my whole life. It hasn't always been my favorite place, but as I get ready for college, I see more and more value behind it....

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Kauai: Hawaii’s Island of Discovery

Kaua'i, the oldest island in the Hawai'ian chain, has been famous for "eco-travel" since long before that became a popular buzzword. Covered with lush mountains, green grottos, hidden...

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