When you’re looking for an affordable family theme park weekend, it’s easy to get scared away by the price tag on many of the big name theme parks. But sometimes you want a more affordable option, something a little slower pace that still delivers lots of fun. That’s what I found myself looking for and, […]
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There are several reasons to sail from New Orleans on your next Caribbean cruise. First, it’s New Orleans – with all its mystery, architectural beauty, historic attractions, and fabulous dining opportunities – and a wonderful place to stay for a few extra days before or after your cruise. Then, there’s the ease of embarkation day
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Daylight beaming through a hole in the ceiling woke me up. Lying in bed, half asleep and warmly cocooned in a mummy bag, I realized that my nose was cold, my breath had left a frosty ring on the edge of my sleeping bag, and my cap had fallen off. Oh, yeah. I’d spent the
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Straddling the North Dakota and Minnesota border, Fargo and Moorhead partner to make sure visitors have lots to do when they visit the area. Beginning with the visitor’s center and the famous “wood chipper” from the movie Fargo, you’re going to find a fun, free-spirited destination with folks ready to welcome you to their neck
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So, you’re done with London’s high street shopping, have visited London Eye and Buckingham Palace, and had a few drinks in a local pub. But is that all? It’s time to begin your next adventure at one of the theme parks in London. Put your hands in the air and scream out loud and head
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Even after the season’s final pitch has been thrown and the Great American Ballpark’s last hot dog and bag of peanuts have been sold, there’s much to do, see, and experience during a weekend getaway to Cincinnati. A Major League Baseball-crazed southwestern Ohio city that’s inviting, no matter the time of year, Cincinnati is also
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If you’re watching the budget, it’s no problem in Little Rock, Arkansas. The largest, and capital city of Arkansas, got its name from a small rock formation – la Petite Roche – that was once used as a landmark for traffic on the river. Today Little Rock offers a vast number of FREE activities that
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Not being a motorcycle enthusiast, visiting the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin was not an attraction high on my list of things to do while visiting the city. Still, taking the advice of others, I kept an open mind and visited the 20 acre riverfront facility that also includes a cafe, gift shop and green space.
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Vacations were created for relaxation, spa treatments for an indulgent escape. Combine the two and you have an indulgent, relaxing vacation. Senses – A Disney Spa, located at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort, provides that perfect combination in one location. In the past, as much as I had dreamed of a spa treatment for myself
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To get the true flavor of a city it is best to eat like the locals. In Milwaukee, locals have been visiting the Historic Third Ward area for fresh and locally prepared food for over 100 years. Within the Ward, the revitalized Milwaukee Public Market, boasts over 20 independent merchants selling local, artisan and ethnic
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