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Splash around Chesapeake Bay

Posted by Jon Beals on 7/16/2009 at 1:00 PM

By China Williams

During the summer months, maritime merriment is afloat on the Chesapeake Bay, the country's largest estuary. To help you get your sea legs, follow this Chesapeake Bay guide that navigates the brawny port city of Baltimore and the tony sailboat capital of Annapolis, where family fun can be found both on and off the water.

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New England: Off the Beaten Track

Posted by Jon Beals on 9/25/2008 at 1:00 PM

By Mara Vorhees

In New England, getting off the beaten track means exploring its northernmost reaches. If you're yearning for the picturesque New England countryside without the picture-takers and the winding roads without the traffic jams, then hop in your car and drive up I-91. All the way up.

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Cherry Blossom Fever in Washington, D.C.

Posted by Jon Beals on 3/20/2008 at 1:00 PM

By Aaron Anderson

There's no better time to visit Washington, D.C., than in the spring when the cherry trees are blooming. During cherry blossom season — usually in April — the whole city turns pink from more than 3,700 beautiful trees ringing the Tidal Basin on the National Mall. To celebrate the blooming of the trees, D.C. throws a major party — the Cherry Blossom Festival. Although the festival rarely falls at the same time the trees are actually blossoming — that's dependent on frost and rainfall — visitors did get lucky during the 95th celebration in 2007, during which the trees were in full pink splendor!

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Snug Hotels

Posted by Jon Beals on 3/13/2008 at 1:00 PM

By Catherine Bodry

With winter stubbornly in place for at least a few more months, why not indulge in the best of winter stereotypes — roaring fires, toasty quilts and a steaming cup of tea. The following hotels allow you to do just that while helping you embrace winter like a warm bear hug.

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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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