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Times Square   New York City

Times Square, New York City

 328 Reviews  At least once in your life, you have to see Times Square. The cacophany of lights and sounds and constant movement can be overwhelming to the senses. There is definitely an energy here - and a sense... 

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Fremont Street Experience   Las Vegas

Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas

 94 Reviews  If you're not staying in Downtown Las Vegas, jump on The Deuce (the bus that runs the length of the stip) and get off at the last stop which is Fremont Street. This is where you will find some of the... 

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Bourbon Street   New Orleans

Bourbon Street, New Orleans

 67 Reviews  Bourbon Street is the core of New Orleans' nightlife. It is a street that runs the length of the historic French Quarter, and is lined with bars, nightclubs, and souvenir shops. For parents traveling... 

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Golden Gate Bridge   San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

 306 Reviews  The Golden Gate Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the world and one of the major symbols of the United States. Walking across the Bridge on a clear day gives you some different -- and... 

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Walt Disney World   Orlando

Walt Disney World, Orlando

 236 Reviews  You can rent a personal watercraft and explore the Village Lake. There are Sea Raycer's for one to two persons and can be rented for 30, 45 or 60 minutes. Driver must be 18 or over and have valid... 

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Michigan Avenue   Chicago

Michigan Avenue, Chicago

 107 Reviews  it is a nice way to unwind here after a hectic walking tour of millenium park during the spring and summer and autumn why? since the huge ice skating rink is replaced by a huge Park Grill Outdoor... 

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CN Tower   Toronto

CN Tower, Toronto

 274 Reviews  Let the elevator take you to to the top of (what was once) the tallest free standing structure in the world and you'll have a great view of Toronto and Lake Ontario. The CN Tower is 1,815.4 ft feet... 

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Universal Studios   Los Angeles

Universal Studios, Los Angeles

 160 Reviews  We went there on Monday, in December. Weather was not bad and it wasn't full with crowds. Preferred parking fee was 20$ and entrance was 77$ (You can come back again, it is one year fee) It opens at... 

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Southernmost Point   Key West

Southernmost Point, Key West

 65 Reviews  I must admit that I felt a bit of nostalgia as we reached the area known as Southernmost Point at the bottom of Whitehead Street. There isn't much there besides a huge marker always crowded with... 

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Stanley Park   Vancouver

Stanley Park, Vancouver

 194 Reviews  If you are driving through the park you will most likely drive by Prospect Point, which is a little bit higher up in the park. From up here you have a great view over the Lions Gate Bridge, North... 

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Old Montreal   Montreal

Old Montreal, Montreal

 208 Reviews  The only outdoor skating area in Montreal just opened in the Old Port of Montreal. =) If you are courageous enough to bear the cold and want to enjoy the outdoors, this is for you! Bring your whole... 

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Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market   Boston

Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market, Boston

 91 Reviews   Faneuil Hall is a fun marketplace to visit, full of life and busyness. People come here to shop, have lunch, catch up with friends or just watch the people. There are food vendors and restaurants as... 

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Chichen Itza   Cancún

Chichen Itza, Cancún

 89 Reviews  It´s a couple of hours by car from Cancun, but I think that it's impossible to skip its visit. Chichen-Itza it's popular worldwide, and it would be silly not to visit it, being so close. So, have... 

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Balboa Park   San Diego

Balboa Park, San Diego

 117 Reviews  Balboa Park is just northeast of downtown. It is a beautiful piece of land with vast expanses of lush green lawns, many trees and blooming flowers. At this park there are hiking and biking trails,... 

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Pike Place Market   Seattle

Pike Place Market, Seattle

 179 Reviews  Pike Place Market is a fascinating place to walk and shop. The market has an interesting history. Back in 1906 Seattle citizens were outraged by the cost of certain produce most notably onions. They... 

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Pearl Harbor   Honolulu

Pearl Harbor, Honolulu

 90 Reviews  At 7:55 a.m. Pacific Time on 7 December 1941, some 360 Japanese war planes descended on the naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This heinous, preemptive attack which took place while peace... 

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Liberty Bell   Philadelphia

Liberty Bell, Philadelphia

 63 Reviews  OK, you can't really touch it, but you can get pretty darn close to it and have your picture made with this American icon. The line to get into the building which now houses the Bell was wrapped all... 

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Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District   Miami

Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District, Miami

 84 Reviews  pictured is the dock across collins ave from the fontainbleau hotel. this non descript mooring has some significance in the history of miami beach. in the 1960's the houseboat from the televison show... 

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NASA Johnson Space Center   Houston

NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston

 64 Reviews  If you go to Houston, you have to visit the Space Center! After all, Houston is where NASA-Johnson Space Center is located. That's where the astronauts train and where NASA curates the lunar rocks... 

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Malecon   Puerto Vallarta

Malecon, Puerto Vallarta

 20 Reviews  One of the most touristy, but truly beautiful things to do in Puerto Vallarta is to take a walk along the Malecon. Local artist display their paintings, there is often a sandcastle competition on the... 

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Ocean Drive   Miami Beach

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

 20 Reviews  Ocean Drive is the epicenter of cool. But it's also the epicenter of thuginess. This area really attracts all types, and many who come here don't fit the wealthy, pretty South Beach stereotype. Ocean... 

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5th Avenue   Playa del Carmen

5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen

 11 Reviews  If you want to go shopping, Playa del Carmen is the place for you. Look for the 5 th avenue, a street with more than a mile long filled with shops, cafes and restaurants. You can also catch the ferry... 

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Riverwalk & Riverwalk Mall   San Antonio

Riverwalk & Riverwalk Mall, San Antonio

 97 Reviews  To me famous San Antonio Riverwalk was just like taking a nice walk along the town's area that is bordering the San Antonio River. But yes, there one can indeed find out how San Antonio is a romantic,... 

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Zocalo   Mexico City

Zocalo, Mexico City

 84 Reviews  Undoubtedly Mexico City’s most well known landmark and top of the list on the “must see” list. Considered by Mexicans to be the heart of Mexico City, this enormous plaza surrounded by gorgeous... 

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Place Royale & Le Petit Champlain   Quebec

Place Royale & Le Petit Champlain, Quebec

 72 Reviews  The oldest commercial area in North America ! This is one of the nicest area of town. Pedestrian streets lined up with nice restaurants and shops. The area was in bad shape until the 70s when the... 

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Mexico

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Official Name: United Mexican States; Land Area: 761,600 square miles (1,973,000 square kilometers); Population: 113,724,226; Capital: Mexico City; Largest City: Mexico CityPuerto Vallarta is a small city of about 300,000 inhabitants located on Banderas Bay. (Banderas Bay is one of the largest bays in the world, stretching 26 miles [42 kilometers] from north to south). Puerto Vallarta consists of a pleasant old town situated at the mouth of the Río Cuale, and a modern resort area along the northern beaches. Jungle-clad mountains surround the city, and white beaches stretch around the bay. Nowadays, Puerto Vallarta is one of the most popular destinations on the Mexican Riviera.In the nineteenth century, the site where Puerto Vallarta now sits was established as a point where supplies for silver mines at Cuale and San Sebastian (located inland amid the Sierra Madre Mountains) were loaded...

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United States of America

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Official Name: United States of America; Land Area: 3,717,796 square miles (9,629,000 square kilometers); Population: 311,050,997; Capital: Washington, D.C.; Largest City: New York CityThe Lincoln Memorial is a monument built to honor Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, and generally considered to be the best president in the country's history. It is at the western end of the National Mall, and faces the United States Capitol at the eastern end of the mall.The monument was designed by architect Henry Bacon, whose design was inspired by the Doric temples of Ancient Greece. Construction started in 1914 and was completed in 1922. The memorial consists of a large marble hall enclosing a gigantic statue of Abraham Lincoln sitting on an armchair.The exterior of the Lincoln Memorial is constructed of Colorado marble, Tennessee pink marble makes up the floor, and the...

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Canada

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Official Name: Canada; Land Area: 3,851,800 square miles (9,976,000 square kilometers); Population: 34,030,589; Capital: Ottawa; Largest City: TorontoToronto is a pleasant city located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. It is consistently rated as one of the most livable cities in the world. The population is a cosmopolitan mix of over 100 ethnic groups, and 49 percent of the population was born outside of Canada, making it one of the world's most diverse cities. The city is also Canada's financial, commercial, and cultural center, and is one of the top business centers in the world.The area that would one day become Toronto was originally occupied by the Iroquois Indian tribe. Its name probably derives from the Iroquois word, ktaronto, which means "place where trees stand in the water." The Iroquois were later displaced by the Huron tribe. In 1720, the French established a fur-trading...

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Visit California

by Navihawk

I was very fortunate enough to drive through Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and CAlifornia. If you have time on yoru hands, and can spare some gas money. I would recommend that you rent a car and drive through California. A drive along the west coast on your way to Los Angeles is breath taking! Taking the Number one highway, will patch you through some very beautiful breathtaking roads. You will also have to visit, Hearcst Castle, San Simeon, Carmel, San louis Abispo, to mention a few. Get gas for your car early, espcially in major towns as it is cheaper! When you get to LA, you should drive through Bel Air. Beautiful, and there is a great amount of Thai restaurants in hollywood that are to die for. Great food! Malibou beach is also great. try to get there early and leave early as you are bound to be in traffic for at least 3 hours. I even got to see BRUCE WILLIS in a red mustang...

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Visit California

by Navihawk

I was very fortunate enough to drive through Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and CAlifornia. If you have time on yoru hands, and can spare some gas money. I would recommend that you rent a car and drive through California. A drive along the west coast on your way to Los Angeles is breath taking! Taking the Number one highway, will patch you through some very beautiful breathtaking roads. You will also have to visit, Hearcst Castle, San Simeon, Carmel, San louis Abispo, to mention a few. Get gas for your car early, espcially in major towns as it is cheaper! When you get to LA, you should drive through Bel Air. Beautiful, and there is a great amount of Thai restaurants in hollywood that are to die for. Great food! Malibou beach is also great. try to get there early and leave early as you are bound to be in traffic for at least 3 hours. I even got to see BRUCE WILLIS in a red mustang...

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White Sands Nat'l Monument

by TropicGirl77

If you find yourself on the southwestern region of the US, take time to visit the White Sands National Monument, just outside of Alamogordo, New Mexico. This is the worlds largest gypsum dune. Plan your activities at this park (a picnic, hike, etc) ... Bring a light jacket, things tend to cool down quite a bit come night fall! Bring your little blue PassPort book for a Nat'l Park stamp!

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Kilauea Volcano

by TropicGirl77

Another fantastic sight to see while in the states (Hawaii is part of North America) is to visit the Kilauea Volcano on the big island of Hawaii. At time of writing, it is our only active volcano, but word has it that Mauna Loa is soon to erupt! Learn valuable facts about the volcano before you visit to make your visit more efffective. Be prepared for rain or drizzle when you visit, but don't let it stop you! Check the website for the various hiking trails ... the park fee ranges from $5 daily to $10 weekly.

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Shows, concerts, festivals, nightlife!

by Amanda12345678

Hello fellow travellers! Looking for a good tourism website? http://www.infotouriste.ca ! It’s a great way to find out which shows, concerts, festivals are going on! With full descriptions, ticket prices, important dates and more, you’ll find exactly what you need! And if you’re wondering which clubs are hot right now, visit http://www.infonightclub.ca for pictures, events, guestlists and surprises!

Route 66

by TravelPutt

The historic Route 66 starts in Chicago, Illinois and traverses south west through 8 states all the way to Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles. Hire a car and take at least a week to stop at various towns along the way making time for highlights like catching some live blues at 'Buddy Guy Legends' in Chicago, and to stand on a corner in Winslow Arizona... (Take it EASY!) Indulge in a frozen yoghurt at Ted Drews in St. Louis or beef up your cholesterol with an authentic Corn Dog from 'Cozy Dog' in Springfield. Route 66 is a journey of sights, sounds, history and culture along the mother road of the United States. A detailed map with dozens of important stops along the way including iconic diners, landmarks and a range of accommodation see the free guide on UrWurld.com

Top Ten Romantic Weekend Getaways for Couples

by lifelovebeauty

Sometimes taking a weeklong vacation isn’t an option. That’s when a romantic weekend getaway can really do the trick to recharge your batteries and reignite the spark that brought you together. No matter where you live, there’s bound to be dozens of wonderful places where you can enjoy a romantic weekend getaway.Consider these ideas for a weekend or an extended weekend away, and you may find yourself the perfect excuse to leave home and enjoy a new and romantic destination within a reasonable drive from your home. Here are my top ten romantic weekend getaways for couples of all ages.1. Hide away at a quaint Bed and Breakfast. No matter where you live, there’s bound to be an adorable, unusual, or elegant Bed and Breakfast near enough for a romantic weekend getaway. You will both enjoy the intimate and relaxing setting that a Bed and Breakfast provides, offering you seclusion and time just...

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Casablanca Hotel  New York City

 1 Review and 1901 Opinions  This is a Hotel /Bed and Breakfast. It is a oasis in the middle of Times Square. It is quiet inside... 

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Argonaut Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel  San Francisco

 4 Reviews and 1844 Opinions  There's no doubt this hotel, provides a level of luxury and convenience, that many travellers will... 

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Four Seasons Las Vegas  Las Vegas

 8 Reviews and 1181 Opinions  Definitely one of the best hotels in Las Vegas where I found everything what I want. The hotel is at... 

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A: For Canada, if you bring in more than $10,000 CAD (or equivalent in other currency) you will need to declare it to customs but there is no limit. There is a box on the... 

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