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Top national parks for families
Each year, hundreds of millions of people visit the 397 destinations that comprise the country's National Park System. Summer is the ideal time to explore many of these parks, as the kids are out of school and activities in the parks are in full swing. Here are four national parks that are worth putting on your family's ...
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Explore a world of exotic natural beauty on a Costa Rica vacation
Explore a world of exotic natural beauty on a Costa Rica vacation Laying on the beach and relaxing away your vacation days definitely has its appeal. But those who want to pack a little more into their getaway might just find that a Costa Rica vacation is the perfect solution. A Costa Rica vacation puts some of the...
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See the jewels of the Mediterranean on an Italy cruise
From the countryside to the capital, Italy draws travelers in with its beauty, history and zest for living. But what about the Italian seaside? That's where you'll find spectacular scenery, unique lifestyles and cultural richness, all with a dash of fresh sea air and the opportunity to indulge in delicious seafood dishes...
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Five Asia travel destinations that aren't to be missed
A wall that stretches across the biggest country in the world, some of the world's largest and most well-known ancient palaces and even elephant rides - Asia offers some of the most unique travel experiences imaginable. For Americans, Asia travel means seeing a world completely different than their own and embarking on t...
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The secret to a great, low-cost summer vacation: Get outside
Fresh air, sunshine, activities for the whole family, and new sights to see: outdoor vacations offer many advantages, including the opportunity to do more for less money.
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Vacations are back: Tips for making a trip affordable and simple to plan
Vacations are back: Tips for making a trip affordable and simple to plan (ARA) - Ask anyone within five feet of you whether they'd like to take a vacation, and you can bet every answer would be "yes." But wanting to and doing are two very different things. People's hectic schedules built on jobs, home and family life, a...
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Spring's greatest showcase: the Centennial National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
Spring's greatest showcase: the Centennial National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. (ARA) - There's nothing more beautiful than the coming of spring after a long winter. As grass grows green and the air warms, nature puts on a spectacular show that manages to impress year after year. Nowhere is spring's beauty more vibrantly on display than at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration in Washington, D.C. This year marks a storied and once-in-a-lifetime event, the 100 year...
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Bring the whole family: Intergenerational travel emerges as a trend
Bring the whole family: Intergenerational travel emerges as a trend As much as travel is about having a great experience and living in the moment, it's also about creating memories. Why else would you take hundreds of snapshots and weigh your suitcases down with souvenirs to display and use at home? The memorable moment...
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Yellowstone tours bring you to the best of the American West
Yellowstone tours bring you to the best of the American West Go anywhere in the world, and you'll meet people under the spell of the great American West. The grandeur of the views, the unspoiled stretches of wilderness and the rugged friendliness of the people you'll meet seem to cast a spell that it seems no one is imm...
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Explore America's wild frontier on an Alaska tour
Explore America's wild frontier on an Alaska tour North America is rich with natural beauty and a diversity of landscapes nearly unmatched around the world. Out of all the scenic places to visit within the United States, Alaska holds a special allure as one of the last truly wild places left to explore - a land of soari...
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Explore the ends of the earth on an Antarctica cruise
Explore the ends of the earth on an Antarctica cruise Traveling cross-continentally may take an adventurous personality, but travel to Antarctica truly requires the spirit of an explorer. In the past, the icy continent was a destination visited almost exclusively by professional researchers, scientists and explorers. Bu...
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Charm to spare: Holland cruises show you another side of a favorite destination
Vacations are meant to be relaxing, but sometimes a high-speed, multi-country tour can leave travelers feeling harried. Luckily, there's an easy fix for the moving-too-fast syndrome: sitting back and gliding along the rivers through some of Europe's most charming destinations on Holland cruises. Also known as the Netherl...
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