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Race Over to the Chicago Auto Show 2012

February 9, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

This February 10th welcomes the return of the Chicago Auto Show, the largest of its kind in the entire United States. You’d be surprised at how much the show has to offer; from concept cars to hockey shootouts to free car giveaways, there’s a lot to see and do during this iconic Chicago event. What [...]

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Lace Up for Ice Skating in the Sky

February 7, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

At any time of year, there are plenty of things to see and do from the top of the John Hancock Observatory: you can take a free multimedia sky tour of Chicago, grab a coffee in Chicago’s highest café, and, of course, take in the 360 degree view of the Magnificent Mile and the expansive [...]

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All That Glitters: Gems and Minerals at theNAT in San Diego

February 3, 2012 By Mariele Ventrice

California may be “The Golden State,” but gold is just the beginning of the magnificent collection of gems and minerals on display at the San Diego Natural History Museum. “All that Glitters: The Splendor & Science of Gems & Minerals” is a spectacular exhibition unlike any other, featuring natural mineral crystals, exquisite jewelry, and even [...]

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The Best Tours in San Diego

February 1, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

If you’re planning to trip San Diego, you probably know there’s a lot more to do than visit the zoo or lay on the beach. Like any major city, San Diego has a breadth of neighborhoods, history, and attractions that are well worth finding. But what if you don’t exactly know your way around? Or [...]

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What To See at San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay

January 31, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

On San Francisco’s PIER 39, tucked just under the shadow of the Coit Tower and Telegraph Hill on Fisherman’s Wharf, sits the official Aquarium of San Francisco Bay. Check out what’s going on in this 50,000 square foot aquarium – the sharks promise not to disappoint! Sailing Film Festival This year, the Aquarium of the [...]

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San Diego Safari Vacation Sweepstakes!

January 28, 2012 By Mariele Ventrice

Celebrating six years of partnership with the San Diego Zoo, Smart Destinations is excited to announce our San Diego Safari Sweepstakes contest, which will give one lucky winner the chance to explore San Diego, the Zoo, and the Safari Park entirely free— and in style! If the winter blues have you down, there’s no better [...]

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7 Fun Free Things to do In L.A.

January 25, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

Did you spend too much on your flight to Los Angeles? Splurge on passes to Disneyland, or Madame Tussauds Hollywood? Believe it or not, there are plenty of things to do in the city that won’t cost you a dime. Here’s a quick look at seven options for free, family-friendly things to do in Los [...]

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Day Trips to Boston

January 21, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

Making a day trip to Boston? Whether you’re more in the mood to mix and match, or you’re the ambitious traveler who wants to see them all, here are the top attractions in Boston: Museum of Fine Arts & Fenway Park Start your day off with two of Boston’s biggest attractions: The Museum of Fine [...]

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What’s New at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 19, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

From Hollywood parties to star-sightings, there’s always a lot going on in Los Angeles. Here’s what to expect at one of Hollywood’s hottest attractions – Universal Studios, Hollywood – in 2012 and beyond: Hogwarts is Coming to Hollywood! That’s right – the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is making its way to California, complete with [...]

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2012 Winter Starlight Music Series at the Top of the Rock

January 16, 2012 By Katie Crimmins

One of the challenges of vacationing in the city during the winter season is finding a good enough reason to leave your hotel room when it’s freezing outside. Luckily, the Top of the Rock in New York City has a solution to winter weather blues with its Winter Starlight Music Series at the Top of the [...]

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