Bishop Museum Hawaii State Museum of Natural and Cultural History, otherwise known as the Bishop Museum, is the premier museum destination on the history and science of the Hawaii archipelago. Dating back to 1889, the Bishop Museum is the largest museum in the state and the home of the world's largest collection of Polynesian artifacts…
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Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
Liliuokalani Park and Gardens [caption id="attachment_32020" align="alignright" width="425"] Liliuokalani Park and Gardens Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] On the island of Hawaii near Hilo is the 30-acre park and gardens of Liliuokalani. Much of the land on which the park sits was once owned by Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani. The park was built and dedicated…
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden [caption id="attachment_32010" align="alignright" width="425"] Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] On the scenic island of Hawaii proper, you'll find the lush and untamed beauty of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, a non-profit preserve dedicated to conserving the stunning, indomitable wilderness of Hawaii's natural flora. With over 2,000 species of plants, the…
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Affordable Caribbean Destinations for Adventurous Students
Visiting the Caribbean is a dream for many, so why not make it a reality? Take a cruise and sail the open seas, sampling each and every island you pass along the way or island-hop by plane from the U.S. and in a matter of minutes find yourself lounging on the pristine white sands. One…
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Monkey Jungle
[caption id="attachment_13515" align="alignright" width="500"] Monkey Jungle Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Monkey Jungle Wholly unique and full of personality, Miami’s Monkey Jungle is a wildlife park where the monkeys run wild. Instead of the animals in the cage, it’s humans who are caged. The animals at Monkey Jungle live as if they are free, making them happier…
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Gator Park
Gator Park Located in the heart of the expansive Everglades National Park is the area’s premier airboat tour group that leads you through the protected wilderness to catch sight of amazing creatures. Every few minutes an airboat departs so you never have to wait to experience the wild outdoors. Walking through the Everglades trails may…
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South Beach
[caption id="attachment_30959" align="alignright" width="425"] Miami Beach Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] South Beach Known as the American Riviera, Miami’s South Beach is a thriving cultural hotspot and beachy beauty in south Florida. This trendy and unconventional neighborhood has grown into a wildly popular tourist destination for everyone seeking a lively, warm, and inviting spot to relax and…
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Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens [caption id="attachment_30962" align="alignright" width="450"] Vizcaya Gardens Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Formerly known as Villa Vizcaya, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens was originally the home of International-Harvester magnate James Deering. Seemingly surrounded on all sides by subtropical jungle, Vizcaya is wrapped in silence, the gentle embrace of art, and the mystery of time. Designed…
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Miami Zoo
Miami Zoo [caption id="attachment_31011" align="alignright" width="425"] Miami Zoo Credit Miami Zoo[/caption] Zoo Miami is South Florida’s premier zoo with all of your favorite animals plus a few new friends. Designed and devoted to the health and happiness of the animals, Zoo Miami is one of the top zoos in the United States. Set in the…
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Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park [caption id="attachment_30999" align="alignright" width="425"] Everglades National Park Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Covering a staggering 1.5 million acres of preserved land in southern Florida, Everglades National Park is a stunning natural environment protecting the flora and fauna of Florida. Several endangered and rare species find their homes here among the varied ecosystems including the…
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