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Vote Miles 2017
Our fuzzy little friend and loveable company mascot Miles the Monkey needs your help! He cares about fashion just as much as you and your classmates do and knows that 2017 is the year for making serious fashion statements, especially while traveling across the country. Unfortunately he doesn’t know what to wear in 2017! We…
5 Best Theme Parks in the Midwest
Most people adore theme parks, which is why they gain so much attention and acclaim as the summer seasons roll by. There’s nothing more fun than a warm early summer day with your friends, trying out all of the major rides or walking the park with a funnel cake in hand. The coastlines, however, get…
Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey Monterey’s historic fish market and commercial wharf, Fisherman’s Wharf is now primarily a tourist attraction bringing in thousands of visitors a year for the dining and entertainment attractions available. Established in 1870 by the Pacific Coast Steamship Company, the wharf operated solely as a fisherman’s loading and unloading area for commercial operations….
A California Adventure
The youngest sister of the American Disney parks and part of the original Disneyland Resort, California Adventure has a lot to live up to but she does it splendidly. Over 72 acres and seven themed areas for adventure, this park’s purely California personality will charm your socks off! So what is there to see in…
Colton Hall
Colton Hall Billed as the building where the state of California was born, Colton Hall is one of the most significant and popular attractions in Monterey. Monterey was once the capital of Alta California, a large province under the control of the Spanish Crown until the Mexican government took over control, and then finally the…
Cathedral San Carlos Borromeo
Cathedral San Carlos Borromeo Also known as the Royal Presidio Cathedral, San Carlos Borromeo is the oldest continuously operated parish, as well as the oldest stone building, in California. Today, it is the only surviving presidio church in California, making it a historic landmark as well as a significant religious pilgrimage destination. Founded in 1770 by…
Destination Space Station – Florida’s Space Coast
Florida’s Space Coast lies on the east-central coast of the state, commanding attention as it plays home to not only the Kennedy Space Center but Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as well. Here is where space shuttles and rockets have flown into outer space, bringing back news of wonder and expanding our knowledge on earth….
Student Budget Trip: Ocean City
So you’re heading into summer with bright eyes and a plan to travel. One great destination, especially for students, is Ocean City, Maryland. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, covered in activities (many of which are free!), doused in the bright colors of fun and spontaneity, all while embracing their natural roots and ecotourism attractions. Ocean…
Waipi’O Valley Overlook
Waipi’O Valley Overlook The Waipi’O Valley Overlook, located in sunny and beautiful Waimea, is among the most popular scenic destinations on the Big Island. More specifically located along the northern Hamakua Coast, this boyhood home of King Kamehameha is a very important site for Hawaiian history and culture. The valley is considered sacred, both religiously and…
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park Aloha, and welcome to Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. This expansive and extremely scenic state park is located just 12 miles south of Kaika Village in South Kona. Kealakekua Bay is the site of the very first contact between Hawaiians and Westerners, today a traditionally religious and historic site visited…
Springtime Festivals
Experience the refreshing taste of spring in the country’s best music, flower, and food festivals! These springtime festivals offer the best in spring entertainment, from Philadelphia in the east to Indio, California, in the west. Festivals are perfect for student groups, both celebratory and educational. Also, if you can’t make it this year, all (but…
Hilo Hawaii Farmers Market
Hilo Hawaii Farmers Market Start your morning off at the locally loved and truly intriguing Hilo Farmers Market, the twice-weekly outdoor open-air market. This market takes place each Wednesday and Saturday on the corners of Kamehameha and Mamo Street, from 6 am to 4 pm. There are over 200 local vendors here, each providing the…
