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5. Lincoln Memorial – 7,956,117: At the west end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Lincoln Memorial stands in tribute to President Abraham Lincoln. Modeled after the Parthenon in Greece (the birthplace of democracy), the Lincoln Memorial

Most visited national parks, monuments and more

The U.S. Department of the Interior has put together a list of the most popular public lands they manage.

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Washington, D.C.: Perhaps there's no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than in the nation's capital, one of the most historic places in the USA. Join hundreds of thousands of spectators for grand events that kick off with the National Indepe

Fourth of July: 21 cities worth visiting for the holiday
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at these spots around the USA.

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No trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway would be complete without a stop at historic Mabry Mill, a restored gristmill. The nearby Mabry Mill Restaurant is famous for its buckwheat pancakes and Virginia barbecue.

Photo tour: Beautiful Virginia

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Boston hotels: TripAdvisor's best value picks for July 2018
Boston puts on its best show in July. TripAdvisor has identified the highest rated hotels with the most reasonable rates.

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Lionfish is an invasive species in the Caribbean that can devastate up to 80 percent of fish in a coral reef in a scant five weeks.

Lionfish in the Caribbean: Destructive menace, delicious dinner
In a bid to reduce the numbers of lionfish, some destinations in the Caribbean are holding special lionfish spear hunting events and derbies.

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The Royal Loft suite on Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas spans two decks and measures more than 1,600 square feet.

10 cruise ship suites that will blow your mind
The latest crop of mega-suites at sea includes complexes bigger than the average U.S. home. USA TODAY offers a peek inside some of the swankiest offerings from such lines as Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Seabourn, Cunard and Royal Caribbean.

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Under certain conditions, airplane cabins may not have adequate air conditioning to keep passengers cool.

Ask the Captain: Fired up over inadequate air conditioning
When the engines are at idle, they do not produce much compressed air used for cooling. This can result in a warm cabin.

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Two adults and two children splashing in a pool

5 personal finance hacks to save on your summer vacation budget
Summer travel can also get expensive, and the last thing you want is to bust your budget in an attempt to get away. With that in mind, here are a few tips for lowering your summer vacation costs

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No. 10: MV Prinsendam. Holland America Line's smallest ship, the 38,848-gt, 740-guest Prinsendam, is nicknamed

Holland America to say goodbye to its smallest cruise ship Prinsendam
Holland America on Monday announced that its smallest ship, the 835-passenger Prinsendam, would be leaving its fleet in 2019.