Rexburg, Idaho, is in the center of an area which offers many winter activities such skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. From the Tetons and Grand Targhee to Yellowstone National Park, there is a great deal to attract the outdoor…
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Seattle is a unique getaway destination that’s full of character and emotion. The beautiful city is a hub for nature lovers also maintain incredible cityscapes.
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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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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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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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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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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