Mexico's economy is suffering right now. Why? The swine flu scare. Even though the swine flu scare happened about a month ago, people are still worrying about it and are, therefore, no longer willingly traveling to Mexico. Part of the reason is because the Center for Disease control had a ban on nonessential travel to Mexico. However, this ban was lifted on May 15th--which was not too long ago. Tourist attractions such as historic sites, restaurants, and museums are gaining their business back, but it has been a tough month for these businesses that depend on the tourists' money. Perhaps suffering...

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Beach vacations are a part of summer, but with the way the economy is going (and the rise of airplane flight fares) many people are opting to stay home or travel to nearby cities. If either applies to you, the good news is you can extend your beach getaway with a day on the boardwalk. Here are three great boardwalks in the United States that are worth your time Kemah Boardwalk in Galveston, Texas This family friendly boardwalk is a fun-filled destination that deserves at least an afternoon (or a day) of visitation. There are plenty of kitschy tourist shops, chain restaurants,...

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Do you enjoy brunch? Do you love San Francisco? Then you'll love this piece because it features the best brunch restaurants in San Francisco! 1. Mama's Definitely the best! It's always best to get here early or during off-peak hours. If you go during a busy time, especially from about 11am to 1p on weekdays or from 10:30am to 1:00pm on Saturdays, you'll definitely be waiting for quite sometime. Best to get here early to avoid a long wait. Most notable food items include the Eggs Florentine and the French Toast Sampler. Try their Chocolate Crumb Cake and their homemade breads, they're...

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Through an article on CNN.com, I came across a quirky website: isthisyourluggage.com. Follow the link, and I bet you will immediately be as intrigued as I was. The Heathrow Airport in London, England, has a glut of unclaimed or "lost" bags. While the vast majority of bags are returned to their respective owners, a small percentage are never reunited with their original owners. However small that percentage may be, multiply it by the thousands of bags that become "lost" in the system every day, and the Heathrow Airport ends up with more bags than with which it...

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If you′re looking for a fun and educational family vacation this summer, then look no further than Baltimore, Maryland. The east coast city is filled with history, art, culture, and plenty of fun. And a lot of Baltimore′s main attractions are clustered around Inner Harbor, which only makes visiting the home-spun friendly town easier to navigate.A Of course, there are a lot of attractions scattered all around Baltimore and the environs. Here is a look at some worthy neighborhoods. Inner Harbor: This is usually the destination of choice for so many tourists and it's easy to see why, as there...

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