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Best spots for a beach vacation in Latin America

Latin America is a paradise for beach-lovers. With the exception of Paraguay and Bolivia, which are landlocked, the region offers plenty of coastline to keep vacationers happy. Whether you are after a raucous beach party or a quiet off-the-beaten path experience, the options are endless. Keep reading to learn about the great beach spot options for your next Latin American beach vacation.

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Five small Ottawa-area towns to visit this summer

There are many beautiful small Ottawa area towns that are just waiting to be discovered by Ottawa residents who want to get out of the house and try something new.

Here are OLM’s top five small Ottawa area towns to visit this summer which will give you the taste of travel without the need for a plane ticket.

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4 Best road trips from Ottawa

From canals to historic buildings, Ottawa is jam packed full of attractions. Nevertheless, it is always nice to leave the city behind for a day or two. Luckily, Canada’s capital is in a close proximity to some of the country’s most epic destinations.

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Jennifer Hartley Jennifer Hartley

Best Things to Do in London: A Complete Travel Guide to History, Theatre & Culture

To summarize a trip to London in one word, it would have to be intoxicating. There is so much going on this vibrant city you could live here 100 years and see only a part of what it has to offer. Even then, since it is one of the most eclectic cities on earth, everything is continually changing and the city revitalizes itself all the while retaining the magic of its incredibly long and abundant history.

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Kat Walcott Kat Walcott

Discover Door County: Wisconsin’s Charming Hidden Gem

Nicknamed the “Thumb of Wisconsin,” Door County is a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan consisting of some of the sweetest little towns in America. It’s an absolute hidden gem, Wisconsin’s best kept secret!

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Winter in Upstate New York: Cortland & Oswego County Getaways

Winter in Upstate New York is enjoyed with equal parts breathtaking beauty, cozy culinary experiences and wintry outdoor activities. In particular, Cortland County and Oswego County present the best elements of the snowy season.

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Karen Temple Karen Temple

The Loire Valley — Medieval cities, vineyards, forests and delicious food

Initially fortified dwellings, by the early Renaissance the castles became extravagant hunting lodges and homes for the kings and for the ministers who collected taxes on behalf of the monarch. Hunting, fishing, agriculture (and er . . . castle building) all thrived in this limestone-rich valley known as the Garden of France.

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Mckenzie Donovan Mckenzie Donovan

Exploring the land of Pura Vida

Pura Vida, meaning simple life or pure life, is a term heard almost everywhere from people of all walks of life in Costa Rica. Rather than fight against nature, Costa Rican’s embrace it, make it part of their life and their livelihood. They live among nature like co-inhabitants rather than conquerors . . . that’s Pura Vida in Costa Rica.

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Mckenzie Donovan Mckenzie Donovan

Exploring Green Bay, Wisconsin: Beyond the Packers

At first glance Green Bay, Wisconsin is a small city with a big-league football team and most tourism occurring for that exact purpose . . . with good reason too. But first, let’s explore some non-football activities.

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A majesty of the North: Socially conscious travel at its finest

It’s 5:30 a.m. The sun, that barely dipped bellow the horizon all night is rising over the Baffin Bay. I take a deep breath and taste the cool, salty air of the sea. I’m aboard the Ocean Endeavour, Adventure Canada’s 200 passenger ship, about half-way through the trip of a lifetime above the arctic circle.

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