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Mount Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac River, boasts beautiful landscaping at any time of year.
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Mount Vernon, Virginia – Explore The Historical Beauty

Celebrate Independence Day and experience America's founding on a Mount Vernon weekend. The Mt. Vernon estate is George and Martha Washington's home and farm in Virginia. Take...

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Outside the Margaret Alexander Walker Center at Jackson State University.
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What to Do in Jackson, Mississippi’s Homecoming

Celebrate Jackson, Mississippi’s Homecoming and feel the beat as the "City with Soul" moves beyond its bicentennial. Jackson boasts powerful Civil Rights monuments, terrific...

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San Clemente Lifeguard station #4 overlooks the Pacific as seen from Sunset Limited train.
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San Diego Activities: Things to Do with Your Kids!

From Sea World to surfing to a world-class zoo, here are our favorite ideas on where to go when visiting sunny San Diego with kids. By the way, southern California is a participant...

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Panama City attractions
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Year-Round Fun in Panama City Attractions: Explore the Best

Known for its sugary white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Panama City Beach has rapidly grown from a quiet beachside military town to spring break partyland and, finally,...

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Shopping at the Native American Portal Market at the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe.
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Things to Do in Santa Fe with Kids – Fun Adventures Await

Four hundred years of history guarantee that Santa Fe with kids, -- or without -- is a fascinating destination. Architecture, shops, restaurants, and museums feature a sophisticated...

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Having breakfast on the deck of the Celestyal Crystal off the coast of Mykonos.
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Celestyal Cruise: Heavenly Greek Islands Trip

Greece is one of the world’s best multigenerational destinations, and a Greek island cruise is one of the best ways to appreciate it. Activities at each port of call range from...

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Space X Falcon 9 lifts a Space Dragon to the ISS
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Where to See a Rocket Launch: Top Spots for Space Enthusiasts

The Jumbotron was bellowing “T -6, 5, 4...” when suddenly the sky ahead burst into flames. We were on the shore of Banana Creek, about 4 miles from Cape Canaveral’s Launchpad...

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Legoland California Miniland Thanks First Responders to COVID
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Legoland California Review – A Kid’s Paradise

The imagination of my two boys skyrocketed as they built and built their adventures in Legoland...

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If you travel to Europe after November 2023, apply for an ETIAS document because the Schengen Zone is implementing new security policiies.
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What Is ETIAS and How Will It Affect Travel to Europe?

The ETIAS program, already partly in effect, affects all those planning to travel to Europe. The

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