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Inner Harbor- Baltimore, Maryland
Posted Mar 25 2013 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

Think you know Baltimore from its setting in popular films and TV shows? Think again. This city on the Chesapeake Bay has been a major seaport since the 1700s and boasts historical sites like Fort McHenry and the Baltimore Maritime Museum. More »

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Dubrovnik City Walls- Croatia
Posted Mar 2 2013 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

The walls surrounding the Old City of Dubrovnik are a reminder of its past as a medieval stronghold, designed to keep out marauding Turks. More »

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Chenonceau Castle- Chenonceaux, France
Posted Jan 30 2013 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

In a region known for its stunning chateaus, Chenonceau Castle stands alone. More »

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Malahide Castle- Dublin, Ireland
Posted Jan 7 2013 by vmack in Daily Escape with 1 Comment

Raise a goblet to Irish history, lads. The 12th-century Malahide Castle, located 9 miles outside of Dublin in the seaside village of Malahide, has reopened its history-heavy doors after a 10.5-million-euro renovation and expansion. More »

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Presidential Haunts: Where the Leaders Hang Out
Posted Oct 16 2012 by Amanda DiGiondomenico in Hot Topics, Hotels, Luxury with 1 Comment

We’ve been doing a lot of daydreaming about what it would be like to travel like a president and where all that money goes on the campaign trail, but with tonight’s presidential town-hall debate approaching so close to Halloween, we can’t help but wonder: where …

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Daily Escape: Brandenburg Gate
Posted Sep 13 2012 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

Today’s Daily Escape is Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. More » Photograph by Alex Holland/ Cultura / Aurora Photos

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Daily Escape: The Reichstag
Posted Sep 1 2012 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

Today’s Daily Escape is The Reichstag in Berlin, Germany. More » Photograph by Getty Images

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Daily Escape: Ponte Vecchio
Posted Aug 9 2012 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

Today’s Daily Escape is Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. More » Photograph by Mele Stemmermann / Stock Connection

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The Opening Ceremonies: A Look Back
Posted Jul 27 2012 by Amanda DiGiondomenico in Culture, Entertainment, History, Hot Topics, Olympics, Sports with 0 Comments

Tonight, all eyes are on London as the opening ceremonies kick-off the Olympics. But how will it compare to the opening ceremonies of past Olympics? Travel Channel takes a look at the last summer Olympic opening ceremonies from1976 to today. Looking for even more Olympic history? Check …

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Daily Escape: Bardstown Courthouse Square
Posted Jul 25 2012 by vmack in Daily Escape with 0 Comments

Today’s Daily Escape is from Bardstown Courthouse Square in Kentucky. More » Photograph by Allison Otto

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