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The Big Zip: Aerial Adventures

by David Abolafia September 23, 2016, 12:12 pm Comments are off
A growing number of travelers are putting some zip into their vacations by checking out the aerial adventures of zipline and ropes courses… soaring through the trees and looking down on the world from above. Here’s a line on a few of our favorites:

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Serious Scares: Hotbeds of Horror for Halloween

by David Abolafia September 1, 2016, 2:52 pm Comments are off
Looking to go beyond your typical “things that go ‘boo’ in the night” scares for Halloween this year? We’ve scoured the country to find haunted houses that take terror to the next level, so here are our recommendations for places to face your darkest fears.

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Incredible Sights to See, Nationwide

by David Abolafia August 18, 2016, 3:41 pm Comments are off
Anyone can go sightseeing, any time. If you think about it, as long as your eyes are open (and you’re not in total darkness), you’re seeing something. Of course, certain spots on Earth – including the United States – provide much more amazing sights to see.

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America’s Most Unusual Museums

by David Abolafia July 18, 2016, 1:40 pm Comments are off
Today, people tend to associate the word “museum” with a stodgy assortment of paintings, sculpture, dinosaurs or historic artifacts. However, strictly speaking, a museum is defined as “a building or place where works of art, scientific specimens or other objects of permanent value are kept and displayed.” And in playing upon on the idea of […]

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Top U.S. Cities to Visit with Your Dog

by David Abolafia July 4, 2016, 10:00 am 2 Comments
When searching for a vacation destination that’s right for every member of your family – including the tail-wagging types – it can help to make sure you’re barking up the right tree. Some cities go out of their way to provide an inviting atmosphere for man’s best friend; here are a few of our favorites, […]

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Great Places to Stay Up Late

by David Abolafia June 3, 2016, 8:14 pm Comments are off
Are you a night owl? Do you enjoy burning the midnight oil and venturing out into a city that never sleeps? While much of the world is tucked into bed before the witching hour, the dedicated corps of insomniacs and party people knows where to go for fun, food and excitement. Here are a few […]

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Explore America’s Scenic Highways

by David Abolafia May 24, 2016, 4:57 pm Comments are off
It has often been said that “getting there is half the fun.” While that old adage may be true, it does leave out a key distinction: The journey doesn’t necessarily stop once you arrive. If you’re a fan of road trips and hitting the highway, then your destination is just another starting point — for […]

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