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The Best Beach in America Will Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 16:07:47 +0000

Surf’s up.

11 Awesome Sand Castles That Make Us Want Summer Now

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:19:06 +0000

Summer's right around the corner, and you know what that means—- beach time, baby! But if you’re not a shore lover, you should be. Why? It’s where awesome happens, AKA where insanely cool sand castles are born

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'Vacation' Bringing Back Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo

Britt Hayes — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 21:10:07 +0000

A new 'Vacation' film has been in the works, with Ed Helms taking the lead as Rusty Griswold, but he won't be going it alone: veteran stars Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo are in talks to reprise their roles in the latest installment of the series.

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What Are the Most Crowded Beaches in America?

Mike Adams — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:39:15 +0000

There never seems to be a more crowded place to hang out in the summertime heat than the beach.

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Many Americans Will Cut Back on Vacation Spending This Year — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:42:01 +0000

While travelers globally say they’ll spend more money on vacations this year than they did in 2011, the story is a bit different in the US — here, many people will actually shell out less.

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What Are America's Cleanest and Dirtiest Beaches?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:22:43 +0000

If you’re planning a waterfront vacation, it may alarm you to know that a new report reveals sewage and storm water pollution in beaches across the US could put your health at risk — and you might be surprised to learn which beaches are the cleanest.

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Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of 'Most Expensive Theme Park'

Shauna Wright — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:36:55 +0000

Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”

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What's the Most Popular Summer Vacation Destination? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:19:27 +0000

Despite rising fuel prices, many Americans still plan to venture out on vacation when the weather gets really warm and the kids are home from school.

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What Are the Best US Beaches for Families?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:19:16 +0000

Beach vacations often seem to be aimed at singles or couples — but if you have kids and still want a sandy summer trek, you might find a new list of the best US beaches for families pretty helpful.

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Need a Vacation? Visit 10 of the Weirdest Museums in the World

Kathy Landin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:16:26 +0000

Some museums preserve our history and cultures. Other museums provide interesting entertainment at bargain prices. And still other museums merely give you somewhere to duck into when it suddenly starts raining and you have no umbrella. You can decide which categories these rather strange museums fall into.

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How Many Vacation Days Do Americans Waste Each Year?

Kathy Landin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:05:26 +0000

Everyone likes vacation, and yet Americans prove themselves to be the workaholics they’re rumored to be by not using all of the vacation time allotted to them by employers.

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