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Tips for Visiting Alcatraz
Written by Viator, August 2010
So you're in San Francisco and
you're looking to visit what the locals call “The Rock”. Anything you
need to know? In short, yes. Aside from its extensive history as a
military barracks, ...
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Spring Break in the United States
Written by Viator, February 2013
The sun, the sand, the surf, the fun! Spring break is the ultimate American vacation tradition, so no wonder some of the best spots to cut loose are located here. San Diego - Spring break was ...
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New Orleans Mardi Gras
Written by Viator, December 2010
The New Orleans Carnival season is justly famous around the world, but there’s more to Mardi Gras than bared breasts and drunken excess. Carnival has its roots in Christian traditions and the ...
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Whale Watching
Written by Viator, September 2010
Of the Hawaiian islands, Oahu, Maui, and Big Island are best known for
stellar whale watching. During high season the whales migrate to
Hawaii, and you're likely to spot whales on any one of our ...
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Whale Watching
Written by Viator, September 2010
Whales are perhaps the most fascinating creatures on earth, but unfortunately we don't have too many opportunities to get up close to these enormous aquatic animals. That is, unless you take a ...
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Fall Foliage
Written by Viator, September 2010
Keats celebrated the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” while Nat King Cole sung of “the falling leaves drift by the window/The autumn leaves of red and gold...” The poignant blaze of fall ...
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Cherry Blossom Festival: Tips from a Local
Written by Washington DC Expert:Vera, USA, March 2011
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington is famous world-wide. It all started with a letter from First Lady Helen Taft to the Mayor of Tokyo in 1912. She wrote to him complimenting the beautiful ...
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Autumn in the Grand Canyon
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, October 2012
The Grand Canyon
is appealing year-round, but the main benefit of visiting during the
autumn season is that summer crowds have started to dwindle—and the
wettest month of the year (August) has ...
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Best Happy Hour Deals in Las Vegas
Written by Ernest White, March 2013
Sometimes when we wander the labyrinthine streets and walkways of Las Vegas, it seems hard to get our bearings. Even more importantly, come four o’clock, it seems hard to gain clear insight as to ...
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Best Mardi Gras Parades
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
Headed to New Orleans
for Mardi Gras? One of the best times of year, this iconic festival is
always a blast for everyone involved, and everyone’s questions seem to
be the same: What are the ...
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Celebrate a Cosmic Spring Equinox at Chichen Itza
Written by Paige, Nicaragua, June 2011
Evocative and impressive at any time of year, the massive, well preserved ruins of Chichen Itza make for an unforgettable day trip into the world of the ancient Maya. The site upon which Chichen ...
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Celebrating New Year's Eve at Disney
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, December 2012
Walt Disney World in Orlando , Florida
has a reputation for throwing some pretty massive New Year’s Eve
festivities, and as usual the Mouse doesn’t let us down this year.
Magic Kingdom
has ...
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Exploring the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington DC
Written by Jessica F, March 2013
Those visiting Washington D.C. who are interested in the arts — particularly Shakespeare — may want to spend a few hours exploring the Folger Shakespeare Library.This independent research library is ...
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Free Museum Days in Toronto
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, August 2012
Museums in major cities often will welcome visitors for free at the
tail-end of the day (especially on days when business tends to be
slower). In some cases, this means the museum will be, ...
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Increase in Hawaiian Tourism
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2011
While the continental United States suffers from a blisteringly cold winter, Hawaii enjoys a boon of tourism thanks to trade winds topping out our beach thermometers around a toasty 86. In the past, ...
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