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What defines a good vacation? Is it the attractions, such as the beaches and the restaurants? Is it perhaps the people and the way that they treat you, drawing you in instead of regarding you as a stranger in their personal territory? Could it be the atmosphere of the area, the feel of a new place where everything is different and exciting? Actually, it is an unusual mix all of this rolled into one tight package, and you generally have only one week to discover it. That’s not much time to get to know an area in the same way that those that have lived there all their lives know it. The scenic and lovely historic city of Boston, it seems, has managed to overcome this hurdle for its’ visitors and vacationers.

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Blowing Money in the Windy City

Different aspects of the vacation getaways seem to appeal to different members of the family. For the men, there is the physical end, such as surfing, and other outdoor spots. The children always seem to have an abundance of attractions, such as theme parks and playgrounds, as well as the occasional water park. For the ladies, there are generally two basic overall options. There is the beach and there is shopping. The first issue comes in the fact that it is hard to find both options at one place. The second is that most vacation spots generally feature one level of shopping, such as High Price, medium, or cheap. Put all these together and it can be difficult to find the perfect vacation spot for the lady of the house. Thank goodness, the city of Chicago in Northern Illinois has both.

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Chicago is known worldwide as the “windy city.” This is entirely due to the fact that the streets are lined with massive skyscrapers and the wind blowing off Lake Michigan is always diverted throughout the maze of urban towers, focusing it and intensifying it. These Massive buildings are for different purposes. Some are business related, but you will find that many of them are outstanding attractions for the avid vacation traveler. Another nickname for this grand urban jungle is “the city that never sleeps.” There is always something going on here for the visitors as well as the native citizens.

The First American Planetarium

One of the many fun filled attractions that are located throughout the city of Chicago is the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum. This grand establishment is renowned as the first planetarium in the United States. It was originally constructed in 1930 and has had millions of visitors since those early days.

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What makes a major vacation spot quite so major? Exactly what aspect of each city makes it unique and stand-alone? It is the attractions, such as the water parks or the theme parks? Is it the museums or the local sports games? What truly defines a city as being completely unique? Overall, it is the landmarks. A landmark is more than just a building, it is a structure or place that has impacted the area in some way, giving it an unusual aspect and making it far different than any other place in the world. Though most major vacation spots are overlooked for the local attractions, the wise traveler will know that to get a real taste of any particular location, you must hit the landmarks first.

The Carew Tower

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All too often the impact that the African American culture has had on the history of the United States, as well as that of the world, is gone unnoticed in the various history books and tomes of American literature. This is truly sad, as the impact has been one of considerable influence on what our great nation has become today. The typical historical African American figure was bold, brave, and had a strong moral standard. One would be hard pressed to find one notable era and/or one great defining aspect that makes the United States of America the land of the free that it is today that the African American did not have a hand in. It is an understatement to say that this is not fair to the African Americans that played these important roles in the development of this country, or to the African Americans that now call this their home. There is, however, one great vacation spot that does care enough to make sure that everyone knows the facts about these great men and women, and that is the Boston Museum of African American History.

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How can a parent make a vacation getaway the utmost in memorable experiences for their children? There are a few certain aspects that the truly caring parent will look for in their summer vacation time for their children. There is the aspect of fun. A good parent will realize that children have fun on a different level than that of adults. Simply going to an art museum and looking at painting is not going to make for a memorable excursion for a child. Next, there is the learning aspect. A caring adult will want his or her child to get more than just fun, but actually grow from their vacation experience. What we end up with here is fun and learning, difficult aspects to mix into one equation. However, it is not impossible. A clever parent will find ways to integrate both of these into each of the child’s experiences while still having a good time themselves.

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The city of Baltimore in the grand state of Maryland has long stood strong in the their demand to make the history of the area, as well as that of the United States, available to citizens and travelers alike. They have had great success with the many museums and historical sites located throughout the scenic Baltimore metropolitan area. One of the many historical legacies of this city, however, seems to stand out above all others when it comes to those traveling through or visiting the city. That is the Baltimore maritime Museum.

This is more than just a building with a bunch of relics and memorabilia from past times. The museum itself is a collection of relics. The Boston Maritime Museum consists of three ships and one other structure. There is the Lightship Chesapeake, the USCGC Taney, the USS Torsk, and the Knoll Lighthouse, each having it’s own particular history and story behind it.

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Everyone enjoys an awesome beach vacation. There’s nothing quite like the experience of building sand castles with the kids, seashell hunting, playing around with the little crabs and splashing in the small waves. Nevertheless, there are some who demand a bit more out of their beach time vacation. The average calm waves and placid sand just isn’t enough for some people. They want more from their hard earned vacation time. If you fit into this category, it’s time to pack up your surfboard and head to Anaheim California.

Orange County, the home of the city of Anaheim, is known throughout the Western California region as the home of the surfboarders. It is nothing unusual to see surfers from all over the world catching big rolling waves in these waters. What? You say you don’t know how to surf? No problem. The beaches of Anaheim will provide you with surf butlers. These are attendants that will ride the waves with you and show you the ins and outs of this adrenaline-pumping pastime.

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There are vacations, and then there are relaxing vacations. There is a faction of people that tend to lean one way and one that goes the other. Regular vacationers look for a place that has lots of attractions to see and activities to do. They want, simply put, something to do at every waking moment. Those who swing towards the aspect of being a relaxation vacationer want nothing more or less than a relaxing leisurely spot where the trials and tribulations of the everyday life can no longer reach them. They are as happy in a lawn chair as others are skiing down a massive slope in the mountains.

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Let’s face it, for the family group; the ultimate vacation spot in the world is Walt Disney World. This wonderful world within a world is the official number one getaway site in the United States alone, not to mention statistics from other countries. Though once Disney was a mere single theme park for children, today it has locations around the country and reformatted to serve the entire family, not just the kids. However, there is so much to do at each Disney Park and so many parks around the country, which destination should you choose for your next vacation? Fortunately, the state of California has made the choice simple for you with the city of Anaheim.

Why Anaheim? Simply put, because this lovely coastal city has so many other attractions and instead of one Disney attraction, you have three to choose from, all within a short distance of one another! That is three times the fun and excitement of any other Disney location.

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