Articles for category: TRAVEL

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Tampa Bachelor Party Guide

Your buddy in the Tampa area is getting married and asked you to be the best man or at least in the wedding party. You are probably flattered and excited and maybe a bit nervous. One of the understood responsibilities for a groomsman is conceiving of, organizing and planning for the bachelor party. Running the ...

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Free Winter Activities for Children in Boise, Idaho

One thing our family has always appreciated about living in Boise was the incredible variety of family friendly winter activities that don’t cost an arm and a leg. While it’s certainly fun to visit the Edwards Cineplex, go ice skating, or even skiing up at Bogus Basin, for families on a budget there’s a wide ...

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Hawaii: Fun Facts and Trivia

When many people first read about the state of Hawaii, they conclude the most unusual fact about it is that it consists of eight main islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe and the Big Island of Hawaii. Or they recall the Japanese invasion at Pearl Harbor. However, there are many other interesting facts ...

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Review of the Original Legoland Amusement Park, Billund, Denmark

DISCLAIMER: I hate amusement parks. My stomach hates amusement parks. My husband, who traveled with me and my stomach, hates amusement parks. This evaluation is based on the reactions of my three kids, who despite having two amusement-park-hating parents, all managed to inherit some recessive amusement-park-loving gene. Legoland in Billund, Denmark is the original Legoland ...

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3 Romantic Hotels in Seattle, Washington

Looking for romance? Here are 3 wonderful hotels in Seattle, Washington that will provide ambiance, great food, beautiful views, magnificent rooms and romance. My husband and I were invited to Seattle, Washington on a FAM Trip recently and while visiting we had the pleasure of staying at the Monaco Hotel. The Monaco is part of ...

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Historic Hotels of Denver, Colorado

The “Mile High City” of Denver, Colorado, has a spectacular view of the great Rocky Mountains and a fashionable downtown area. Denver is a frontier city that was built upon the discovery of precious metals in the 19th century. Elegant hotels offers a trip back into a previous era for guests who enjoy historic lodging. ...

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Romantic Weekend Escapes Near Los Angeles

There are literally hundreds of romantic weekend escapes near Los Angeles but I have narrowed them down to three. I enjoy nature with my romance so my weekend getaways near Los Angeles feature some outdoors along with the romance. REFUGIO STATE BEACH 10 Refugio Beach Rd. Goleta, Ca. 93117 805 968 1033 Located a few ...

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Four Things to Consider when Determining the Value of an Arrowhead

You won’t likely get rich from stumbling across an arrowhead or two while hiking. On the other hand, if you come across a large collection in an estate sale or an abandoned storage unit or being witlessly sold at a yard sale, you could potentially bring home a few thousand dollars. And the “few” is ...

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Bismarck, ND: What to Do, What to See, Where to Eat!

When most people plan vacation trips, they don’t consider visiting North Dakota, much less Bismarck, but they should. The state, and its capitol, are full of history, fun things to see and do, great restaurants, and some of the friendliest people in the world. In case you can’t get here, and in hopes that you ...

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Learn Jamaica for Beginners

The official language of Jamaica is actually English, but due to Jamaica being a large mix of nationalities over the years, mainly Spanish and British, the traditional American English has become a bit lost in translation and thus the Jamaican Patois has become the unofficial language of Jamaica. This can be somewhat difficult to understand ...