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Washington, D.C., the Country’s Perennial Capital
A visit to Washington D.C. can be an invigorating adventure for anyone at anytime. Governmental Washington boasts its White House and Congress. Cultural Washington has its Smithsonian and several memorials, plus the Washington Monument.
Read More ...The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival of Washington, D.C.
The annual spring Cherry Blossom Festival in Wasington, D.C., has blossoming cherry trees, a parade, and the Sakura Matsuri Japanese festival.
Read More ...An Israel Travel Itinerary
For a 10-day excursion in Israel, here is a possible itinerary, based first in Tel Aviv and then in Eilat on the Red Sea. From Tel Aviv, explore Tel Aviv itself, including the old port of Jaffa. Then drive north to the Roman ruins of Caesarea and east to Galilee, stopping at Nazareth. On another day proceed east from Tel Aviv to the Ayalon Institute and the Sorek Caves. Then visit Jerusalem for a day, starting on the Mount of Olives. Then change your base to Eilat and stop at the mountain fortress of Masada and the Dead Sea on the way. In Eilat, enjoy the Red Sea and travel to the Petra ruins in Jordan. For a final day, traverse the Negev Desert, seeing the science intellectual center Be’er Sheva.
Read More ...The MLK Memorial and Other Newer Attractions in Washington, D.C.
Beyond the new Martin Luther King Memorial, other newer memorials and attractions to see in Washington DC include the WWII Memorial, Museum of the American Indian, International Spy Museum, Women in Military Service, FDR Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and Korean War Memorial.
Read More ...Minnesota’s Minneapolis-Saint Paul for “Quality of Life”
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota rank high for “quality of life” experiences. Vacation travel visitors enjoy the Guthrie Theatre, Nicollet Mall, fine dining, the lakes within the urban area, and icons such as the State Capitol in St. Paul.
Read More ...Cruising the Western Caribbean to Ports in Belize, Costa Rica, and Panama
A cruise to the western Caribbean can take you on shore excursions to the Mayan ruins of Altun Ha in Belize, the Rainforest Aerial Tram canopy tour outside Limon in Costa Rica, and to the canal and Panama City in Panama.
Read More ...Cruises in the Southern Caribbean from San Juan, Puerto Rico
A Southern Caribbean cruise itinerary can begin in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and take in various islands, such as Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua, Tortola, and St. Thomas-St. John. Exploring historic San Juan and then choosing nature outings on the islands is a good strategy for the trip. .
Read More ...Los Cabos at the Tip of Mexico’s Baja California
Mexico’s Los Cabos at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, offer a vacation with resorts, snorkeling, fishing, and shopping. .
Read More ...Adventures in Chile’s Lake Country
Chilean adventures in the pristine Lake Country begin south of Santiago at Puerto Montt, then continue at Peulla. Try canopying and horseback riding, after a catamaran boat ride across Lake Todos Santos with views of the Osorno Volcano.
Read More ...Chile’s Wine Country near Santiago
Chile wine country touring near Santiago can include a visit to the Maipo Valley, with stops at Vina Concha y Toro and at Vina Undurraga. Cabernet is the specialty, with Carmenere as the exotic wine of the area.
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