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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There are no shortages of fun things to do along the Oregon coast, including fishing, crabbing, birding and hiking. One of the prettiest beaches in the state is Gleneden, just south of Lincoln City, and a loop hike there packs…
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History is the grounding wire for human settlement and Geneva promotes history through preservation, celebration, and planning. Cultural and natural history experiences abound for the daytripper. Cultural History in Geneva Illinois and Potawatomi tribes settled the area in the 17th…
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Year round beautiful weather, surrounded by azure seas, with a wide range and price spectrum of accommodations, makes the Conch Republic a terrific place to visit, particularly in these unsure economic times. The Keys is an archipelago of literally hundreds…
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Savvy travelers looking for a family vacation with value and variety need look no further than the Northwest Florida gulf coast. The region, known as THE Beach, boasts 227 miles of white-sand beaches and turquoise-colored water, with more than enough…
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A Neighborhood Zoo The first thing that impressed us was the fact that the zoo is essentially integrated into the middle of a residential area. A guide informed us that the plot of land used to construct the zoo was…
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