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Explore the Scenic Santa Ynez Valley Getaway

David Davidson08 mins
The Santa Ynez Valley may have gained attention as the setting for the filmSideways, but it was a great place to visit long before that. Separated from the Pacific Ocean by the Santa Ynez Mountains, it’s a broad, scenic valley with a distinctively rural feel—an ideal location for a Sunday drive or a relaxing weekend. It encompasses the towns of Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton, and the area along CA Hwy 154 between the San Marco Pass and US Hwy 101. For a better understanding of its geography,use these maps.
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Explore Europe’s Top Charming Small Cities

David Davidson09 mins
You could argue that small cities (cities of fewer than 250,000 inhabitants) offer the best experience for tourists. Sure, larger cities like Rome and Paris have more to do; however, the time it takes to get across town and learn about the best places within a larger city can waste a lot of a tourist’s time. You probably won’t find it too daunting to drive into the cities listed below. Train travelers can take a hotel near the train station, dump the bags, and go exploring on foot, seeing the whole city in a day. The list isn’t complete, but these are some of my favorite small cities in Europe.
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Top 10 Indoor Activities at Disney World for Rainy Days

David Davidson05 mins
Unless Disney World is under a hurricane watch or warning, chances are the rain you see will pass quickly. Some months are simply prone to afternoon thunderstorms; check our month-by-month guide to Disney to get an overview of the weather each month to see if your trip is during the rainy season. Don’t let a few drops of rain spoil your Disney vacation; with a little planning, you can make the best of even a rainy day.
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Discover the 10 Best Châteaux of the Loire Valley

David Davidson021 mins
The Loire Valley châteaux (castles) make this central region one of the most popular destinations in France for visitors, and with good reason. Just two hours from Paris, the mighty river flows slowly through a gorgeous landscape where medieval fortresses and Renaissance palaces are strung out like jewels along the banks. During the Renaissance, François I made Amboise his capital, making it the aristocratic, artistic, and intellectual heart of France. Chambord, the largest of all the châteaux in the Loire Valley, was built by François I as a hunting lodge. Today, the whole valley is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, along with the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Great Wall of China, and many of the world’s most important places.
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Explore Pearl Harbor and USS Arizona Memorial: A Visitor’s Guide

David Davidson06 mins
More than 75 years after Japan’s attack pulled the United States into World War II, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial remain among the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii, attracting over 1.8 million visitors annually. The addition of the Battleship Missouri Memorial in 1999, the opening of the Pacific Aviation Museum in 2006, and the inauguration of the new Pearl Harbor Visitor Center in 2010 further enhance the experience at this historic site.
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