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    The Las Vegas Venetian Hotel and Casino

    The Las Vegas Venetian – A trip back to 16th century Europe The Las Vegas Venetian draws its theme from the plazas, architecture, and canals of Venice, Italy, and follows the example of New York–New York, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Paris Las Vegas in bringing the icons of world travel to Las Vegas. Visiting The Venetian is like taking a

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    Animal Kingdom — Top Must Do

    The Animal Kingdom offers lots of entertainment but here are our three rides and two shows you must experience when visiting.

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    Best Disney Deals on a Caribbean Cruise

    Best Disney Deals — Our Tips on How to Get the Best Bang for your Buck The Best Disney Deals are not necessarily found on land only. Here are the best Disney Deals when sailing the Caribbean with The Mouse. Rainforest at Senses Spa (Dream and Fantasy) At around $25 per day, this is a must-do. Only a limited number of passes are

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    Washington Memorials Along the Bank of the Tidal Basin

    No city in the United States features as many top-tier museums, monuments, and cultural exhibits as Washington, D.C. For a family on vacation, it’s possible to fill a week with world-class art and priceless historical objects without spending a dime on admission. Even better, you can get to virtually all of it via relatively reliable, inexpensive public transportation and short walks. There are a multitude of

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    Mall of America

    An Introduction to Mall of America The opening of Mall of America’s Phase II in autumn 2015 crowned Mall of America (MOA) as the largest mall in the United States.  MOA boasts some pretty impressive fun facts. Over 7,000 weddings have been performed in the mall, there is a 1.2 million-gallon aquarium at the SEALIFE Minnesota Aquarium, and over 170,000