Water, wind build Great Sand Dunes (AP)
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AP - Driving up to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, the view seems almost silly: Across from shallow creeks at the base of the 14,000-foot Sangre de Cristo Mountains sit the largest sand piles in North America, kept in place by wind and water. Read more »
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Tut-tut: Security problems seen in Egypt's museums
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The Egyptian Museum houses some of the world's prized antiquities, including the gold mask of King Tut that draws millions of tourists a year. But it also has an outdated video surveillance system that doesn't work around the clock and guards who snooze, read the Quran or are seemingly too bored to pay attention. Read more »
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10 most-secluded international beaches
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Make way for far-flung locales where secluded beaches and wide-open sands are plentiful. Read more »
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American tourists expected to return to Paris
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Paris tourism officials said Thursday they expect an increase in numbers of American tourists as the U.S. recovers from recent economic woes. Read more »
10 most secluded beaches in the U.S.
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Stir solitude into the mix of sun, surf, and sand for a rejuvenating vacation at one of these secluded U.S. beaches. Read more »
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Florida more than mouse ears, theme parks
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Sure, everyone knows Florida is the home of the world's most famous rodent, but there's much more to this state than mouse ears and theme parks. Read more »
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War planes to star in WWII museum expansion
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Bombers and torpedo planes will be the stars of the latest expansion of the National World War II Museum, and visitors will be able to get close-up views of the war planes on elevated catwalks. Read more »
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Tut-tut: Security problems seen in Egypt's museums (AP)
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AP - The Egyptian Museum houses some of the world's prized antiquities, including the gold mask of King Tut that draws millions of tourists a year. But it also has an outdated video surveillance system that doesn't work around the clock and guards who snooze, read the Quran or are seemingly too bored to pay attention. Read more »
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Secret army tunnels prove tourist draw
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Secret army tunnels carved into the remote Croatian island of Vis by the Yugoslav army have become a draw for tourists and locals alike since opening to the public. Read more »
Spending a weekend in our nation's capital
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Got 48 hours to explore Washington DC? People with local knowledge help visitors make the most of the city where American history surrounds you. Read more »
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