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Everything is bigger in Texas, and barbeque is no exception. The unique and delicious style of Texas barbeque is exemplified throughout the Lone Star State, from Houston to Lexington. And with the unique style comes the best of the best – barbeque pits, joints and meat shops that will make your mouth water and your heart stop, leaving you begging for more. Just don’t be surprised when the restaurant doesn’t have frivolities like plates or cutlery – for barbeque is the sole king of these hallowed spots.

The Philadelphia area offers numerous opportunities for fun, interactive lessons in early American history for kids and adults, very fitting activities for this summer, as the nation commemerates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.

Hollywood abounds with sightseeing tours that give you an insider’s view of the entertainment capital of the world. Now a handful of Tinseltown tours get you even closer to your favorite stars. There’s just one catch: these tours zoom in on those not-so-living legends that have already passed on to the “big movie screen in the sky.”

After the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (aka Will and Kate) announced their plans to visit to the Golden State this July, the California Travel and Tourism Commission declared the summer of 2011 to be “The Royal Summer.” To give your California visit a dash of royal cachet and enjoy major savings, check out CityPASS’s California ticket collections.

When you travel with children, it’s useful to have a place to relax, kick off your shoes, and grab refreshments, if necessary. Bonus points are awarded for guaranteed kid-pleasing activities and proximity to sightseeing draws. In Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park is just such an oasis.

Disneyland first opened it’s doors on July 17, 1955. Since then it has continued to grow, and millions have come to discover the “happiest place on Earth” and all it has to offer. The graphic below will take you through the events of Disneyland’s grand opening all the way up to events as recent as the reopening of Star Tours in 2011. Share some of your favorite Disneyland memories in the comments below!

It has been said that many people spend more time planning their vacations than practically any other aspect of their lives. With today’s economic conditions, the need to fully develop a plan of attack for one’s next getaway seems perfectly reasonable. For those interested in visiting the Big Apple, taking the time to understand the breadth and depth of choices available should ensure maximum effectiveness when it comes to getting the most of one’s vacation time and dollar.

Using cable cars, guided boats, and good old-fashioned foot power, our family took in the city’s major sights in record time.

Happy first day of SUMMER!

My niece Madison wanted to do something special to celebrate her 13th birthday … and brunch aboard a spaceship sounded like just the ticket. The spaceship in question was SkyCity, the slowly revolving, UFO-shaped restaurant at the top of Seattle’s futuristic Space Needle.