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Holidays at Mount Vernon in Virginia

November 14, 2011 in American History Tours, Holidays, Virginia Hotels, Washington D.C. Hotels by Steven
We explore the Christmas traditions of the Father of our Country, George Washington. Or rather, we go to his old stomping grounds, where they do the exploring for us.

Virginia Wine Tours – Loudoun County

November 11, 2011 in Dining, Virginia Hotels by Steven
We take you on a tour of one of the most exciting wine regions in the U.S., Virginia's Loudoun County.

Watermark Cruises of Annapolis, Maryland

October 31, 2011 in American History Tours, Maryland Hotels, Outdoor Adventure by Steven
We take a water tour of Annapolis, Maryland - "America's Sailing Capital" - with the Watermark Tour company. They even have a Pirate cruise. Arrrrrrrrren't you interested?

America’s Cup Finals in San Francisco – September 2013

October 13, 2011 in California Hotels, Events, Sports by Steven
Is it too early to make your reservations for the America's Cup Finals in San Francisco 2013? Surprisingly, no. No it isn't!

Houston Stay-cation – See and Do it All with CityPASS

June 28, 2011 in Family Travel, Outdoor Adventure, Summer Vacations, Texas Hotels, Zoos by Steven
Plan the perfect Houston stay-cation with help from CityPASS. Awesome deal with passes and more at the Crowne Plaza Houston Downtown.

Top U.S. Aquariums – South Carolina Aquarium

June 14, 2011 in Museums, South Carolina Hotels, Zoos by Steven
Opened just five months into the “aughts,” the South Carolina Aquarium on historic Charleston Harbor is still a relative newcomer to America’s proud tradition of aquatic zoology. This segment has taken us to aquariums that opened in the 1800s, after all. Nevertheless, the South Carolina Aquarium has earned fast recognition for the quality of its [...]

Visit Houston Museums for Free – The Houston Museum District

May 23, 2011 in American History Tours, Museums, Texas Hotels by Steven
The museums in Houston are some of the best in the U.S., and you can visit nearly all of them for free if you time it right. Today we look at the Houston Museum District.

2011 Rose Bowl & Parade: Tickets and Hotel

November 18, 2010 in California Hotels, Events, Holidays, Sports by Steven
2011 Rose Bowl tickets go on sale in a couple of weeks, but it might already be time to start thinking about hotel rooms. We talk tickets and accommodations.

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2010 – Chicago, IL

November 5, 2010 in Family Travel, Holidays, Illinois Hotels by Steven
It's time to face it: the holidays are comin', and you can embrace them or perish. For the last 50 years, Chicago has chosen the former.

Battleship North Carolina Memorial and Museum in Wilmington, NC

November 3, 2010 in American History Tours, Museums, North Carolina Hotels by Steven
History buffs, military buffs, sailing .... buffs? All kinds of buffs will love the Battleship North Carolina Museum in Wilmington, NC.

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