Historic Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, has captured the imagination of everyone from Steinbeck to the Stones. Route 66 was first called the Mother Road by John Steinbeck in 1939. In his Pulitzer Prize winning novel, the Grapes…
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Hertz, Alamo, Europcar, City and Only car rental companies in Oaxaca, Mexico, are options; but the downsides of renting a car, van or motorcycle in Oaxaca often outweigh the benefits. One must consider traffic and parking, Oaxacan drivers on the…
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Although many stores and vendors accept U.S. currency, tourists pay a steep penalty when using dollars. This “street rate” of exchange can be 30-40% less favorable than the bank rate, and budget-conscious tourists should convert dollars to pesos prior to…
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Perhaps best known as the home of the University of Mississippi, also known as “Ole Miss,” the city of Oxford Mississippi is an excellent place to visit in the summer months, due to the number of exciting attractions that are…
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What’s not to love about the expansive ski resort of Snowmass, Colorado? Its varied terrain caters to all skill levels – from novice to expert. Colorado’s winter weather is typically marvelous: bright, blue-sky days in between terrific dumps of champagne…
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Who says a beach vacation has to be expensive? On the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast, there are lots of tourist attractions and things to do for under $10 per person. In addition, the 227-mile stretch of white-sand covered coastline that…
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Located not far from the city of Cuernavaca in Central Mexico, the ruined city of Xochicalco is a must-see for history buffs and anyone interested in pre-Colombian cultures. From Cuernavaca, it’s possible to organize a day trip (which could include…
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From July through October female turtles return to their natal or birth beach to lay up to 120 eggs a time. They are often matched in numbers by tourists eager to see the reproduction cycle of these beautiful and threatened…
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We love our beaches — in fact beaches are the top recreational destination for Americans, and Florida offers some of the best. Caladesi was voted #1 American Beach in 2008 and #2 in 2007 by “Dr. Beach” (S.P. Leatherman of…
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Atop a grassy hill sits a pretty home of white clapboards and green shutters. It is the famed Green Gables House from which Lucy Maud Montgomery drew inspiration to write her adored tales about a red-haired orphaned girl named Anne.…
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