Visitors to the nation’s capital, have long made Arlington Cemetery an important visitation spot. Located in Arlington Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington DC, Arlington is the most well known cemetery in the United States. About 230,000 veterans and their dependents are buried on this 624 acre site, which is one of the most […]
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Known more widely by the shortened Carmel, this little town on the Monterey Peninsula has a stunning coastline (in photo), and they’ve made the most of their community by creating a personality that is both charming and quirky. At one time there was a law forbidding selling and eating ice cream on public streets. Overturning
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At the US Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida, you’ll have an opportunity to experience both the technical side of space travel, as well as the very personal side of it, with exhibits that trace our race into space. Whether you remember when John Glenn orbited the earth, when Neil Armstrong walked on the
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When it comes to party animals, Mickey Mouse isn’t the first image that comes to mind. On the other hand, Brittany Spears was a Mousketeer. So perhaps spending New Year’s Eve at Walt Disney World Resort might be more exciting than you imagined. Walt Disney World is an extremely popular holiday vacation destination, visited with
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In the midst of making holiday plans – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are right around the corner – you might also start thinking about plans for another holiday. Equally full of fun and excitement, Mardi Gras can be a fun, and family friendly experience. I had long wanted to experience Mardi Gras, but felt
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If you’re interested in learning about and experiencing multi-cultural holiday season traditions without leaving the United States, there’s perhaps no better place to do so than at Walt Disney World’s Epcot theme park. From late November through the end of December each year, Epcot’s World Showcase, an area that’s already a melting pot of international flavor, conducts
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Everybody loves a good ghost story. Or, a vampire tale or a witches scare. Have any idea where the number one city in the United States is that you can find this all in one place? New Orleans of course! From local ghost and vampire tours to tea leaf readings and a look inside a real
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This holiday season, instead of escaping the snow, embrace it! There is nothing like being outside in the winter, enjoying a fresh layer of powder while you ski downhill, or along the trails through a quiet, peaceful forest. A ski escape during the holidays is a fun way to be active, spend quality time with
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Founded by Robert and Margie Petersen in 1994, the Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the largest museums in the world dedicated to our love affair with the car. This love affair proudly plays out along museum row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. The museum has four floors displaying over 100 vehicles
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If you are a lover of gourmet food and fine wine, you probably wouldn’t think to head to a theme park for the ultimate in culinary experiences and wine tastings. Yet, that is exactly where foodies and wine connoisseurs will be heading as Walt Disney World Resort presents the 16th Epcot International Food & Wine
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