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As you may already know but possibly forgotten, Baltimore’s newly redesigned and renovated Inner Harbor is definitely a hot spot. So if you’re looking for something new to do, look no further. The Walters Art Museum offers a wide selection of art and hosts live music and other cultural events. The Baltimore Museum also contains exciting artifacts and exhibits. At the Maryland Science Center you can marvel at ancient fossils to the latest in advancements in space travel. And kids will love the Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Not far off you’ll find the National Aquarium in Baltimore, home to a wide variety of marine life and a dolphin show that’s sure to make a splash. After a day discovering and learning about our world, take a stroll to one of the many restaurants and bars that dot the Inner Harbor, and be sure to check out the newly restored ships and cannons on the harbor’s edge. And remember, Maryland has some great state parks and sandy beaches, so plan trip and explore your state! |
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| Travel Auctions-Fun Way to Bargain Travel |
By now you’ve probably used an online booking site like Expedia or Travelocity. These sites are easy to use and often offer great deals on travel packages, hotels, car rentals, and flights. But, there is an even more fun and easy way to book your travels online! Consider participating in a travel auction! Online travel auction sites allow users to bid on a variety of travel deals and may offer greater savings than other online travel sites. Just like any other auction site, users search for and then bid on specific “items” during the bidding period, when the bidding period ends the user with the highest bid wins the item. Typically, travel details are entered after a winner is chosen. Here are some helpful tips for using a travel auction site: *Be patient. Travel auction sites are getting very popular and some people are bidding way over cost but deals can still be found if you are patient. *Read all the fine print, as there may be taxes and fees that can increase the price. Sometimes the increase can be quite significant so you should consider the total cost (after tax and fees) when bidding for an item. *Be flexible. Travel auctions are not ideal for travelers that require traveling on specific dates. Sometimes you may purchase the item and then chose dates at a later date. *It may be helpful to know on average what the cost would be through a travel agent or other site. If the bids get too high, it may be easier to go elsewhere. *See if there are any auction alert systems available on the site. Use this function to track your auctions. If available, it may be beneficial to see how items have been selling in the past. This can help you establish a maximum bidding price. Sometimes booking travel and planning may be boring and tedious but with travel auctions, you can have fun while getting a great deal. To get started check out skyauctions.com! |
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| Maryland is a state with a long history and many, many exciting sights to see and explore year-round. Both the summers and winters are relatively mild in comparison to most of the other states, and the seasons are very distinguished, from the colored leaves of fall to the bursting spring flowers. Baltimore, particularly it’s newly redesigned and renovated Inner Harbor is one of the hot spots of Maryland where visitors can peer into the past, enjoy the present, and catch a glimpse of the future. The Walters Art Museum not only offers a wide selection of art, but also hosts live music and other cultural events. The Baltimore Museum also contains a wide variety of artifacts and exhibits of its own. At the Maryland Science Center visitors can marvel at ancient fossils from Dinosaur Quest to the latest in technological innovations at Our Place in Space. And children are sure to get their kicks at the Port Discovery Children’s Museum. Not far away you’ll find the National Aquarium in Baltimore, which is home to both marine life and water-loving mammals. And don’t forget the dolphin show, which is sure to make a splash. After a great day discovering and learning about our world, take a stroll to one of the many restaurants and bars that dot the Inner Harbor, and be sure to stop and take some pictures of the restored ships and cannons on the harbor’s edge. If you don’t know what you want for dinner, there’s plenty to choose from. There’s even a Hard Rock Café. Aside from Baltimore’s Inner harbor, Maryland also has some great state parks and gorgeous sandy beaches, including Ocean City, one of its most famous. And if that’s not enough, Washington, DC, the nation’s capital, is just a short drive away. Baltimore, Inner Harbor, Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium in Baltimore, Discovery Children's Museum, Dinosaur Quest, Walters Art Museum, Our Place in Space, Baltimore International Airport, Bethesda |