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Great drives: new $330 million road across Florida Keys is green, safe and scenic

A new $330 million road connecting the South Florida mainland with the Florida Keys is finished, with built-in safety and environmental features to make drivers, local wildlife and conservationists happy.

Florida Keys Highway 1 is scenic, safe and enviroronmentally friendly

Marker at the southenmost point in the US, in Key West

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Five best U.S. destinations for fall foilage colors

Get ready to be dazzled by the annual autumn display from Mother Nature.

Best U.S. destination for fall foilage

Fall means grab your gear and your significant other and head out to a fall getaway.  The tourists have gone home, hotels have reduced their peak summer rates, and the scenery sparkles in the [...]

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Theme cruises for 40s big band, 50s malt shop memories, Elvis and dancing at sea

Themed cruises for dancing at sea to Big Band, Rock, Salsa

Cruise ships have always had evening entertainment options that include late night disco dancing to a DJ, and ballroom dancing to a trio or quartet.  But the popularity of TV shows like Dancing With the Stars and So You Think you Can [...]

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Celebrate final Harry Potter film by visiting movie hot spots in Scotland

Visit Harry Potter movie locations in Scotland

The release this month of the final film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, is awaited eagerly by fans around the world.  Scotland is making the most of it, too since many Scottish spots may have been the inspiration [...]

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Win a free vacation with these free contests and sweepstakes

Rafael Nadal with Wimbledon tennis trophy

Stretch your travel budget with these free vacation deals.  No purchase required — just sign up on the website of the country, city, product or travel company offering the getaway prize, keep your fingers crossed.

London Callling – The Wimbledon tennis championships already are underway, but you [...]

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Family travel deals and discounts to extend your vacation budget

Current travel deals for couples and families include cruises and all-inclusive resorts

Hotel prices and airline and cruise fares usually go up as the peak summer vacation months approach.  But there are plenty of travel deals to book now to help you stretch your family travel budget for now through fall 2011.

Cruise [...]

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Best eco-lodges in USA: Zion Lodge in Zion National Park

Zion Lodge in Utah's Zion National Park, receives Green Seal certification for its environmental practices

Zion Lodge, in Utah’s Zion National Park, has just received Green Seal certification for its environmental programs that protect the park’s ecosystem.  The Green Seal certification is just the latest of many awards and honors the Zion Lodge [...]

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March Madness Spring Skiing Deals Good through April

Spring skiing and snowboarding is the best time of the season to enjoy the slopes, especially this year, when the Rockies, Sierras and Canadian Rockies have been pounded with snow from a La Nina weather year. Spring skiing means sunshine until the lifts close, fewer layers to wear, and the biggest discount deals [...]

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