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Budget-friendly tourism opportunities are abundant
June 28, 2009
Budget-friendly tourism opportunities are abundant COLUMBUS -- According to the U.S. Travel Association, Americans plan to take more day and weekend trips this year rather than spending money on lavish destination travel. Visitors seeking fun, unique,...
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Tips to save on vacation accommodation expenses
June 28, 2009
Tips to save on vacation accommodation expenses ARA How does your family plan to save money on summer vacation this year? Driving rather than flying? Maybe carrying all the items you need instead of renting once arriving at your destination? These are...
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Women's outdoor workshop planned for July 11-12
June 28, 2009
Women's outdoor workshop planned for July 11-12 PETOSKEY, Mich. -- The Department of Natural Resources' Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program will hold a "Beyond BOW" event July 11-12 to teach women ages 18 and older how to kayak. Bahnhof Sport in...
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Mexico signs agreement with Google to publicize archaeology,
June 28, 2009
Mexico signs agreement with Google to publicize archaeology, historical sites MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History signed an agreement with Google Mexico to promote archaeological and historical sites in a bid to...
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Motorists should plan ahead to minimize risk
June 14, 2009
Motorists should plan ahead to minimize risk One of the fastest ways to put the brakes on a great vacation is with an emergency. But by planning ahead and preparing properly, travelers can minimize risk. The American Automobile Association (AAA) offers...
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Michigan's Grand Hotel becomes a green hotel
June 14, 2009
Michigan's Grand Hotel becomes a green hotel MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (AP) -- Mackinac Island's famed Grand Hotel is now officially a green hotel, too. State officials have named the 122-year-old, 385-room hotel a green lodging, recognizing its efforts to...
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Holocaust Museum hosts exibit
June 14, 2009
SKOKIE, Ill. (AP) -- The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in suburban Skokie has a new exhibit designed for kids ages 8 to 11. The exhibit is called "Make a Difference: Miller Family Youth Exhibition." It uses technology and interactive...
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Buckeye State offers unique September events
August 24, 2008
Buckeye State offers unique September events COLUMBUS -- As children and parents alike make the transition from sleeping in, Fridays off and family vacations back to the daily business of school, homework and daily routines, there is no need to go from...
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Website has valuable info for glass enthusiasts
August 24, 2008
Website has valuable info for glass enthusiasts CAMBRIDGE -- Glass collectors and enthusiasts have a new online resource to visiting key glass attractions in three states. The new website, www.GlassPass.org, is an extension of an existing brochure that...
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Denver's parks include 11,000-foot-high lake
August 24, 2008
Denver's parks include 11,000-foot-high lake DENVER (AP) -- Some city parks have gazebos, lakes, fountains and jogging trails. Denver's parks have those, plus: a 1,000-year-old fen, two bison herds, a ski resort, a lake at 13,000 feet in altitude and an...
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Huge HD screen wows Philly visitors
August 24, 2008
Huge HD screen wows Philly visitors PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- This city best known to tourists for its historical sites and museums has a surprise new high-tech hit that is developing into a must-see attraction: a huge atrium wall in Philadelphia's newest and...
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Golfers invited to practice follow through
August 17, 2008
Golfers invited to practice follow through ST. JOSEPH, Mich. -- The River Country Tourism Council invites golfers to practice their follow through on its challenging, award-winning courses. Greater St. Joseph County is home to Island Hills Golf Club,...
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Harrison County, Ind., region boasts five wineries
August 17, 2008
Harrison County, Ind., region boasts five wineries CORYDON, Ind. -- The opening of two new wineries in and around Harrison Country, Ind., brings the area's total winery offerings to five, providing visitors plenty of opportunity to experience winery...
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Fall foliage season is longer than you think
August 17, 2008
Fall foliage season is longer than you think NEW YORK (AP) -- New England's fall foliage typically peaks in late September and early October. But around the country, leaf-peeping season runs longer than you might think. Autumn comes early in Alaska,...
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Diversity of Northeast Ohio
August 10, 2008
Come and experience the rich diversity of Northeast Ohio as ethnic dance groups share their culture through...
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Economy is having an effect on vacation plans
August 3, 2008
Economy is having an effect on vacation plans MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) -- The sign outside the Aquarius motel reads: "Spend a night, Not a paycheck," but some Midwest travelers have canceled reservations and other visitors stay fewer nights. On the...
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Mansfield to host bike rally, entertainment
July 27, 2008
Mansfield to host bike rally, entertainment MANSFIELD -- This summer will launch the first-ever Mansfield Bike Rally in downtown Mansfield. The rally will be held concurrently with internationally televised Honda Super Cycle Weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports...
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All can enjoy the luck of the Irish
July 20, 2008
All can enjoy the luck of the Irish DUBLIN -- More than 100,000 people are expected to attend the Dublin Irish Festival, Aug. 1-3, in Dublin. The festival, held in the suburb just north of Columbus and touted as the world's second largest Irish festival,...
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Ribs, races, parade to highlight Enshrinement Fest
July 20, 2008
Ribs, races, parade to highlight Enshrinement Fest CANTON -- Numerous activities are planned for the 2008 Enshrinement Festival at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Balloon Classic Invitational/Jackson-Belden Food Fest and Fireworks event is slated for...
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Festivals abundant throughout Buckeye State
July 13, 2008
July is the perfect time to celebrate summer with outdoor festivals and celebrations. Travelers seeking a relaxing entertainment opportunity will find the serenity of hot air balloons, colorful hummingbirds, scrumptious food and wine events, and historic tributes to those who defended our...
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