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This manatee and sea turtle habitat is very popular, and a big hit with children. Visitors can look down on a tank of freshwater fish plus four manatees and, next to it, a tank of saltwater fish and several sea turtles. When you go to the belowground viewing area, a guide discusses the turtles and the dangers from man and predator to

Solemn places to visit on Veterans Day in Washington, D.C. A visit to Arlington National Cemetery is an absolute must when in the nation’s capital. However, the visit is not a mere sightseeing. As Americans, our lives are too intimately attached to the 200,000 men and women buried here. Among the iconic sites located in the cemetery’s 612 rolling acres is the

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A Sweet Tour of Georgetown, Washington, D.C. By Renee Sklarew Like many neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., the food scene in Georgetown is exploding. While Georgetown lays claim to having the oldest tavern in the city, this historic community is also blessed with multiple bakeries and is the perfect place to celebrate just about anything. One of the first eateries in

Disneyland Resort Dining Options brought to you by Guy Selga, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Disneyland 2016 There are hundreds of dining choices at Disneyland Resort. Disney has made strides in the last 5 years to improve the overall quality of offerings, but there are still a lot of misses that you shouldn’t waste your money or calories on. Today we