Every year, millions of people visit Louisiana to get a glimpse into its rich heritage, enjoy the diversity of its culture, and stuff themselves to the gills on some of the finest cooking known to man. Listen to live jazz in New Orleans. Sample spicy boiled crawfish in Lafayette. Fish Toledo Bend. Go bird watching in Kisatchie. Hit blackjack in Shreveport. All the senses reach their potential in Louisiana. So start planning your trip today, and come see, hear, taste, smell and feel Louisiana for yourself. More about Louisiana
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
The Ritz Kids program
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island offers The Ritz Kids program, an exclusive supervised children's program designed specifically for younger guests ages 5 through 12. The Ritz Kids program allows parents to play while children stay with trained and certified counselors. Traditional camp activities include beach games and water sports, arts and crafts and rely races and tag games. For children looking for something a little more adventurous tai chi classes, environmental and nature programs and turtle education are also offered.
When the parents need a night alone, check out the "Kids Night Out" offered Friday and Saturday evenings. Young guests will enjoy games, movies and arts and crafts along with dinner. When weather permits, children are sure to have fun on hayrides and at bonfires with s'mores.
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Travel Adventures provides unforgettable educational travel experiences for over 50,000 students each year. Since 1987, our experienced staff has been designing curriculum-rich itineraries for educators in every academic discipline.
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Arkansas - A wonderful nature experience Beautiful scenery, lots of trails, nature, mountains, lakes, rivers, excellent fishing, awesome history. A great educational experience in a variety of ethnic and timeline lifestyles from way to back to way current including all levels of income ranges. A well mixed variety of things to do from bright in the morning to the end of the late night. Convience of modern technology and almost nothing you can't find to do somewhere close by. Travel.Yahoo.com User
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Memphis is a vibrant, interesting city with lots to do and see. The people of Memphis are very diverse, and they are all brimming with Southern hospitality. We enjoyed simply touring the extremely different sides of Memphis. Memphis is very relaxed, and we can not wait to return and see it again. The city offered many opportunities for inexpensive family activities during the day such as visiting the Peabody, a luxury hotel with trained duck performances, tours of Graceland, and Broadway performances at the Orpeum Theater. There were also plenty of activities for the adults, the most fun of these we found was the excitement on Beale Street. Overall, taking a family trip on a budget, we chose Memphis and will return! Travel.Yahoo.com User
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St. Augustine is full of history and fun things to do. The Castillo De San MArcos (the old fort) is a must visit, along with St. George Street area shops, Ripley's Museum, The Fountain of Youth, and all of the wonderful, beautiful beaches. For those who enjoy lighthouses, the St. Augustine Lighthouse is over at Anastasia Island and their cafe serves great breakfast. Also unique is the Alligator Farm.
There are numerous places to dine, such as the locals favorite, O'Steens, Caps or Barnacle Bill's that you would just have to try! All around, it is an excellent place to go. Travel.Yahoo.com User
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There is a lot to do in the city. Great college basketball and football during the seasons and a minor league baseball team the Riverbats who play at home in Slugger field. Excellent art museum (speed museum), Kentucky Derby Museum, louisville Slugger museum, several older restored landmark houses downtown which offer tours, and lots of antique shops in the bardstown road area which is the arts and crafts..soho equivalent Louisville is home to the Kentucky Derby which runs the first Saturday in May. At the track (Churchill downs) there is a great interactive museum that is worthy of a visit. if you are here when the track is open for the regular meets, I recommend at least a visit. There is a very nice zoo and an IMAX theater which changes programs often.
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Nestled between two of the three mountains that make up the Peaks of Otter is the Peaks of Otter Lodge and Restaurant, located at Milepost 86 on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Bedford, Virginia, and open year round. The Lodge, completed in 1964, is the flagship of a chain of visitor concessions strung along the Virginia portion of the Parkway. All are owned and operated by the Virginia Peaks of Otter Company under a special contract with the National Park Service. Take in the breath-taking scenery of the mountains, its wildlife (deer are a famous staple of the area, along with an occasional bear) and the vibrant and ever-changing colors of the foliage.
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The Okefenokee Swamp Park at Georgia's Coast
The wonderland of the Okefenokee is a significant part of America's heritage, a beautifully preserved segment of what was here when America began. Headwaters of the Suwannee and St. Mary's Rivers, Okefenokee is a National Wildlife Refuge which covers nearly a half million acres. The Okefenokee is crisscrossed by over 120 miles of paddle and motor boat trails. It is a major destination for wetlands nature lovers paddlers and boaters. Okefenokee Swamp Park is a convenient point of entry and a magnificent show-window for the "Land of the Trembling Earth", Georgia's Natural Wonder.
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Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia
Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, just 40 minutes north of Atlanta but a world away from the bustling city is Château Élan. Here on 3,500 acres, French provincial and Southern hospitality combine to produce a superb leisure and conference destination.
Château Élan takes pride in its commitment to guest services, personal attention and desire to exceed your fondest expectations. It is a unique sense of place staffed with hospitality professionals and associates from all across America and many foreign countries, giving Château Élan a captivating international flavor.
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Kings Island, Northern Kentucky
Ready for extreme thrills? Then, check out our world-class roller coasters, including the new FIREHAWK, first ever flying roller coaster; SON OF BEAST- The Tallest, Fastest Wooden Coaster on the Planet, DROP ZONE, the world's tallest Gyro Drop and The Beast, still the world's longest wooden coaster after 28 years! In total you can ride on fourteen world-class rides, enjoy live shows, Nickelodeon Universe and the Boomerang Bay water park. There's fun and excitement for everyone at Kings Island! Make sure to stop by and experience a great time with your friends and family!
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Visit Port Fourchon, Louisiana
Bayou Lafourche meets the Gulf of Mexico at Port Fourchon. Here the oil and gas industry, recreational and commercial fishermen work side by side. The Port serves as a terminal for much of the oil activities in South Louisiana. Supply boats, oil drilling vessels, oil field personnel, repair docks, and labor crews all work out of this area. Port Fourchon also is home to many fishing camps and shore birds, ducks, and other migratory birds finding food and refuge there. Make sure to bring your camera for capturing beautiful scenic views!
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Shakespeare on the Square in Knoxville, Tennessee
Jul 16th - Aug 15th, 2009
Shakespeare on the Square is an outdoor summer Shakespeare festival featuring live performances on the community stage in the Market Square District of downtown Knoxville. An old blanket or lawn chair is all you need to view the free performances under the stars. This is the 19th season that The Tennessee Stage Company, a recognized 501(c) 3 non profit professional theater troupe, has produced some of the best written plays the theater world has ever known. This year they are staging "Hamlet" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream".
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Belle of Louisville, Kentucky
The Steamer Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark and The Riverboat Spirit of Jefferson serve as the western anchor of Louisville's award winning Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. With the playing of her calliope, the Belle, now in her 93rd year, continues to beckon one and all to join her on a journey back to the time when she carried passengers and goods to ports all along the beautiful Ohio River. The majestic Ohio River, the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the mighty Mississippi River, was greatly instrumental in shaping the future of the city of Louisville and to this day still captures the imagination of all who visit.
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Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach, Florida's Space Coast
Tour Cocoa Beach's diverse eco-system at Florida’s Space Coast’s Thousand Islands, observing dolphin, manatees and birds in a variety of canoes and kayaks with the tour guide Bill. As a local from Merritt Island and nature lover Bill's knowledge about the environment and wildlife enhance every kayak tour. From beginners to advanced kayaker every one will enjoy the tour on the Banana River in Cocoa Beach. Experience wildlife watching, photography, sightseeing and family fun in a kayak of Kayak Adventures of Cocoa Beach.
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Pass by Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Jacksonville, Florida!
They said her concept was "radical." She thought differently. After all, the European confectionery tradition had worked for centuries. So when Phyllis Geiger decided to go into the chocolate making business, she went with her intuition. Twenty five years later, Peterbrooke Chocolatier is nearly 30-stores strong and a tough contender in the confectionery world. Success, as they say, is very sweet. Enjoy sampling and indulging yourself and friends with chocolate covered popcorn, chocolate dipped strawberries, fresh baked cookies and their award winning ice creams. Shipping and in town delivery is available.
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Horseback Riding at the Southern Cross Ranch in Madison, Georgia
Southern Cross Ranch near Madison is situated on two hundred acres of gently rolling land. You can horseback ride for hours and not leave the ranch. Whether you want to ride lazily through lush wooded trails or trot across beautiful open meadows, Southern Cross Ranch is big enough to accommodate your needs. Our relaxed riding program allows guests to trail ride on their own if they choose. Horses are matched for novice and experienced riders, and lessons are available. Enjoy the country of cotton on a horseback ride!
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