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Finding Your Oasis: Lodging in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a city teeming with cultural diversity and scenic wonders. As you embark on a journey to this Southwestern gem, the key to an unforgettable experience lies in choosing the right lodging. Discover the diverse options available and let your stay become an integral part of your Albuquerque adventure. Embracing Albuquerque’s Cultural…
Read MoreFive Fun Things to Do in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Headed to Florida’s Space Coast? You might find yourself staying in Cocoa Beach, a family-friendly beach community near the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. So what should you do in the area when you’re not busy marveling at all things Space Race and NASA? Here are our top five activities for a fun trip to…
Read MoreFlagstaff Outdoors
Most people that live in Flagstaff, Arizona are big on enjoying the outdoors. The same can be said for the visitors! One look around and you’ll see all kinds of fit and athletic types toting gear essential for recreating in the great outdoors, including backpacks, hiking boots, sun hats, water bottles, bikes–from road to mountain…
Read MoreDestination Flagstaff
San Francisco Peaks Named for a ponderosa pine flagpole made by a scouting party on July 4, 1876, Flagstaff sits at the base of the wondrous San Francisco Peaks – the highest point in Arizona. “The summit which never melts”, or Dook’o’oosłííd as it’s called by the Navajo, one of many tribes who have sacred…
Read MoreFlagstaff History
The Colorado Plateau was first inhabited by various Native American tribes such as the ancient Sinagua and Anasazi peoples who left clues to their lives in caves and dwellings throughout the Plateau. Flagstaff itself is surrounded by various reservations, including the Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai, and Hualapai, to name a few. Native American culture still influences…
Read MoreFood and Drink Highlights of Culebra
From food and drink kiosks on Flamenco Beach to seaside restaurants that afford idyllic views of this island paradise to all kinds of eateries, coffee shops and groceries in between, Culebra offers many opportunities to sample the specialties of Puerto Rico. Recreating, touring or just lolling about beneath the Puerto Rican sun tends to make…
Read MoreFranconia Notch at a Glance
Named after Franconia, a region in Bavaria characterized by its alps, the Franconia Notch region of New Hampshire encompasses some of the most beautiful and highest mountains in the Northeast. And what’s a notch you might ask? In this case, it refers to a mountain pass, or a part of a mountain range that’s lower…
Read MoreGalveston Annual Events
Spring Events Spring is a wonderful time to visit Galveston. The city is abuzz with activity, and there are many exciting events taking place. Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures or cultural experiences, there is something for everyone. One of the most anticipated events in Galveston during spring is the Galveston Island Food & Wine…
Read MoreFun in the Sun
Cozumel’s delightfully tropical climate means that you can enjoy outdoor activities year-round. It’s no wonder this island, located in the Caribbean off of the eastern side of the Yucatan Peninsula, ranks as one of Mexico’s top tourist destinations. At thirty miles long and almost ten miles wide, it weighs in as Mexico’s largest Caribbean island,…
Read MoreFranconia NH, Guide and Information
The richness of New Hampshire and most importantly, New England history is vast, deep and filled with unique and accomplished personalities. Poets, writers, artists musicians, philosophers and more have been inhabiting the region since before the American Revolution. This old history combined with new and interesting perspectives on life makes the area’s culture interesting, insightful…
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