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Though Bing Crosby often sung about the magic of a white Christmas, there's nothing like trading scarves and mittens for a magical holiday season at Walt Disney World in sunny Orlando, Florida . The Walt Disney World complex is immense and includes Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood...
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So, you didn't take a family vacation this summer? Or, maybe you did, but it wasn't fun for the kids? Maybe you didn't even bring the kids. Here's your chance to redeem the whole year: Christmas at Disney World in Orlando, Florida . You will again rise to the rank of family hero. Don't...
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For a real down-home country holiday season, Pigeon Forge and the Smokies are right on target! The residents go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and every member of the family is sure to get that wonderful holiday spirit. The mountains themselves are spectacular in winter. The hardwoods are...
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For the local Colorado snowboarder, Keystone is the former scourge of Colorado riders. That day is over brothers and sisters. Your mother's and father's family ski resort has completely redeemed itself. Keystone was one of the last holdouts in the state to allow snowboarding in its resort. Whether...
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Romantic, seaside getaways have always fueled the poetic and keep postcard companies in business. Speaking personally, however, there's something all too typical about the everyday Caribbean vision. It feels like a neighborhood full of extravagant houses that all look exactly alike, without character...
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico , better known to gringos as Rocky Point , is a beautiful getaway located between the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Mountain peaks and bluffs surround the area, and it enjoys great year-round weather, with warm temperatures and little rain. Physical, cultural, and historical...
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Looking for a memorable vacation for the family? The place to visit is Galveston, Texas . Situated forty miles south of Houston, Galveston is the perfect getaway for anyone and everyone. Whether you are taking a day trip or looking for a longer visit, this 32-mile-stretch of island is the ideal spot...
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Can you hear that delightful giggle from the wonderful Miss Dolly Parton? Can you see her and Elvis flying down the mountain roads in that pink Cadillac she keeps requesting on the television commercials? That would depend on how much holiday moonshine you partake of while in the hills and hollers of...
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San Diego is one damn popular city. So popular, in fact, that you don't even need to be alive to enjoy it in fact, you may find yourself never leaving. Like, ever. Okay, so maybe that's taking it a bit far. But the fact is that San Diego is, among other things, a flocking-spot for ghosts, spirits...
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CASA DEL MAR RESORT When we planned our family vacation to Galveston we wanted to stay somewhere close to the beach, with a beautiful view, yet still affordable. With Casa del Mar we got all three, plus it was easy to find. All we had to do was drive into Galveston, exit on Broadway, turn right on 61st...
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Why pack a suitcase--just stuff a few pairs of shorts, couple of t-shirts, sandals, tennis shoes and some towels and sunscreen in an overnight bag, and head off for sun, sand and surf! I live about 4 1/2 hours from Galveston , which is great when I want to take an impulsive getaway weekend. We try to...
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I know that you are barely finishing the back-to-school shopping, and it is still HOT outside, but before you know it, it will be vacation time once again! The skis will be on the roof, the suitcases loaded, the in-laws in the back of the van and you're all heading for Keystone, Colorado! So who's...