Showing posts with label Grand Canyon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grand Canyon. Show all posts

Friday, April 1, 2011

Global 2011: 10 Places Every Kid Should See

Map illustrates Redwood National and State Par...Image via Wikipedia
Two years ago, we picked the American landmarks every kid should see, from Ellis Island to Redwood National Park. Our new and improved 2011 lineup takes that challenge even further, by highlighting how our country's top sights cater to kids' abbreviated attention spans. From roasting marshmallows around a campfire to playing dress-up at Monticello, these cool, interactive activities ensure that the younger set will enjoy these must-see spots as much as their parents do.


  1. Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
  2. The National Mall (D.C.)
  3. Redwood National Park
  4. Ellis Island
  5. Niagara Falls
  6. Yellowstone National Park
  7. Colonial Williamsburg
  8. Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
  9. Independence Hall
  10. Alcatraz Island




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Sunday, October 24, 2010

Global 2010: 10 reasons to visit Las Vegas

Gambling erupted once more following a recessi...Image via Wikipedia
Las Vegas these days is so much more than gambling--er, gaming. Besides cheap airfares, and equally good value for money hotels such as the Wynn, Encore, Bellagio, Four Seasons and the newly-opened Mandarin Oriental, we love the shows, the restaurants, the shopping, the nightlife, the beach clubs, the spas, and the city's proximity to great Southwest attractions such as the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, Zion National Park, and other natural and manmade wonders.

1. because nice things are affordable here
2. a massage would do wonders
3. amazing dining
4. see one of the best chinatowns around
5. the best retail destination in the world
6. the 99 cent margaritas
7. it's a great basecamp for seeing the world's wonders
8. fun rides
9. the shows must go on
10. lots of low airfares


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