Most people are unaware that St. Augustine is the oldest, continuously occupied settlement in the United States, even older than Jamestown. As such a historic city, St. Augustine has acquired centuries of culture from Spain, the UK, the Caribbean countries, as well as American influences making for a unique personality and flavor. This beautiful…
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Tips for Traveling in the Heat with Kids
Kids define summer as no school, no homework, sunny days, and summer vacations. Taking a fun trip to someplace sunny and warm, or to an exciting destination like Disney World or Los Angeles is something kids look forward to all year round. But what happens when those trips coincide with sweltering heat and unbearable humidity?…
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10 Most Underrated, Affordable U.S. Adventure Spots
Everyone knows about how awesome it is hiking the Grand Canyon or visiting the volcanoes of Hawaii but what about affordable adventures in Alabama, New Mexico, and Ohio? They may be fairly hidden but they are splendid and relatively uncrowded, which is good for you. Check out this article and think about a trip…
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How to Travel With Six Kids Without Losing Your Mind
When you're planning a trip with young children, or even a group of high school students, you might be wary about containing all of that energy. Whether you're planning a family trip with six kids like the subject of this article or you're leading a student group, these tips may help you from going crazy.…
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Destinations on the Rise – TripAdvisor
All popular tourist cities started somewhere. These up and coming destinations are getting there, building up a reputation as a fun, inviting, and all-around excellent vacation destinations around the U.S. From New Jersey to unknown Hawaii beaches, check out this list and consider a trip to one of these fan-favorite cities. Source: Destinations on…
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Take a Trip to Epcot
Why should you put Epcot high on the list of parks to visit at Walt Disney World? Some basic knowledge for those readers who know very little about Epcot: it's a huge park (twice the size of Magic Kingdom) that's broken into two sections: Future World and the World Showcase. It's so big that some patrons…
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Top Civil War Battlefield Tours : History : Travel Channel
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="616"] Gettysburg iStockPhoto[/caption] As perhaps the most important, and one of the most deadly, wars in American history, the Civil War attracts a lot of attention. Whether you are a history buff, an interested student, or you enjoy learning new things, check out some of these great battlefield destinations. Source: Top Civil…
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10 Best Small Museums in New York City – Condé Nast Traveler
The Guggenheim and Met are amazing but you already know about them. Have an adventure and go on the unknown side of NYC to visit the small museums that capture the essence of New York like the Transit Museum, J.P. Morgan's library, and the Fashion Institute's own collection of designer clothes. Source: 10 Best Small…
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5 under the radar state parks | Fox News
Throughout the year, whenever Americans want an outdoor experience, they head to some of the most popular national parks like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon but what about state parks? State parks get very little advertisement but they deserve just as much attention as their sister parks. Here are five great choices across the…
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Top Ecotourism Destinations in the U.S.
First of all, let's define ecotourism. According to the dictionary ecotourism is any "tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments, especially to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife." The obvious destinations for this have to be national parks, but there is more to be found hiding behind American cities and in the little known…
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