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Chaco Culture October 01, 2013 12:28

Chaco is an example of a prehistoric or protohistoric culture that is remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings and its distinctive architecture. The cultural sites of Chaco Culture National Historical Park They are…

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Phoenix Islands October 01, 2013 12:06

One of the newest World Heritage Sites offers little for visitors, but it’s likely that none is more important for the planet. The Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) is a massive mid-ocean wilderness in the…

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Chichen Itza October 01, 2013 11:55

The brilliant ruins of Chichén Itzá evidence a dazzling ancient city that once centered the Maya empire in Central America. The stepped pyramids, temples, columned arcades, and other stone structures of Chichén Itzá were sacred…

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Culinary Tour of Vancouver Cowichan Valley October 01, 2013 11:37

If you live anywhere south or east of, say, Vancouver, you've probably not heard of the Cowichan Valley. This bucolic corner of Vancouver Island keeps a low profile, even by Canadian standards, which hold humility…

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Easy Weekend Getaways October 01, 2013 11:27

Thank God for Friday - the gateway to a new adventure. Celebrated in movies and songs, the weekend looms large in the imagination. It seduces us with the heady possibilities of recreation, relaxation, and romance.…

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Romantic Beach Getaways October 01, 2013 11:21

Sure, strolling hand-in-hand along the beach is cliche. But there's an undeniable romance to being by the ocean. It's in the salty air, the relaxed pace, small-town charms, and sunsets - preferably enjoyed while on…

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America's Most Iconic Drives October 01, 2013 11:17

For most of its 469-mile route, the Blue Ridge Parkway alternates between grand panoramas and up-close looks at lush forests and meadows. That’s no surprise considering that it runs atop the Appalachian Mountains between Virginia’s…

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Best Romantic Winter Getaways October 01, 2013 10:46

Of the 30-plus countries that Cathy Grey has visited, on every continent save Antarctica, her greatest love affair has been with a Berber village in Morocco. “Getting to know the locals and riding mules into…

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America's Best Little Beach Towns October 01, 2013 10:42

Nightlife-driven souls looking for Floridian action point their convertibles toward the likes of Fort Lauderdale and Key West. But a certain quieter, off-the-radar destination on the state’s Gulf Coast holds a different kind of allure.…

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Australia's Packer enters Sri Lanka with new casino October 01, 2013 10:28

Sri Lanka approved two investments worth around a billion dollars in giant foreign-funded casinos in the capital Colombo on Thursday, including one involving Australian gambling mogul James Packer. Government spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said the cabinet…

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Take a guided tour with a street expert: the homeless October 01, 2013 10:21

After Bath and London, Barcelona is the latest city to offer guided tours led by the people who know the streets the best: the homeless. It’s an emerging trend that appeals to tourists seeking an…

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Biggest thrill seekers coming out of South America October 01, 2013 10:10

Adventure travel is on the rise around the world, with thrill-seekers in Europe and South America driving up growth. That’s according to a recently released report by the Adventure Travel Trade Association which looked at…

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