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Entries for December 2007

America's Kitschiest Motels

Posted by Jon Beals on 12/27/2007 at 1:00 PM

By Mariella Krause

Tasteful prints, consistent decor, lots of amenities — who needs 'em? Give me a hotel that's memorable. Give me a room that makes me want to take pictures because no one would believe me if I described it to them. Give me the kooky, the kitschy and the campy. You with me? Well, start packing. Because each one of these offbeat overnights is worth a trip in itself.

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A Sampling of America's Winter Wonderlands

Posted by Jon Beals on 12/20/2007 at 1:00 PM

By David Lukas

Do the cold overcast days of winter get you down? Try this sampling of winter wonderlands to perk up your spirits as you discover some of America's best gems. Winter is a great season to visit these places if you like snow and getting away from the crowds.

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Shop 'Til You Drop

Posted by Jon Beals on 12/13/2007 at 1:00 PM

By Aimee Dowl

Madison Avenue and Rodeo Drive, those two stretches of east-coast and west-coast retail heaven, may be America's most exclusive shopping destinations. But other stops along the country's consumers byways — galleries, mega-stores, thrift shops, farmers' markets and even malls — offer shoppers access to unexpected finds and a memorable dose of regional culture. With prices ranging from flea market to first class, these six destinations are places where you'll shop 'til you drop.

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Great Literary Getaways

Posted by Jon Beals on 12/12/2007 at 1:00 PM

By Sara Benson

Great books inspire people to travel. In turn, travel can inspire great people to write books. The next time you're ready for a road trip, why not head somewhere that famous American writers found inspiring? From Pacific Walden Pond, where Henry David Thoreau rhapsodized about the natural world, to the bohemian streets of San Francisco, where the Beat Generation found their voices, there are countless literary pilgrimages worth making all across this country.

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A Foodie's Tour of the U.S

Posted by Jon Beals on 12/6/2007 at 1:00 PM

By Andrew Bender

Sure, it's hard to find an American who doesn't love a good slice, but depending on where you're from, your hometown pie might be a pizza, or egg custard served in a tiny crust amid Chinese dumplings. Pie is just one variety of surprise you'll find on a drive across our nation. It's a regular cook's tour out there, so spin the globe as you spin your wheels.

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These articles keep you informed about U.S. road trips you can take to places off the beaten path. Provided by Lonely Planet Publications.

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