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The Most Popular Hotel Room in Washington, D.C.

It is now… and for all the wrong reasons. If the walls in Room 871 at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. could talk I’m sure former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer’s high-priced call girl wouldn’t have been offered nearly as many lucrative book deals. Since the Spitzer sex scandal broke hotel managers say they have had dozens of people calling to book a night in the now infamous room. But, according to hotel big wigs, guests can ask for Room 871, but they might not get it. Apparently, standard operating procedure dictates that guests can’t be guaranteed a … Continue reading →

Where to Spend Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Other Vacation Options

In three days the United States will honor Martin Luther King Jr. on what would have been the civil rights leader’s 79th birthday. Festivities marking the occasion are planned throughout the country with larger celebrations taking place at major civil rights landmarks. Organizers of this weekend’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations expect an attendance boost because of the presidential primaries and the way his legacy has played a role in the campaign. In addition, this year marks the 40th anniversary of King’s death. “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not a Day Off,” is this year’s theme for various … Continue reading →

More Educational Vacation Destinations

I grew up in a state that boasts several historically significant attractions from Pearl Harbor to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Hawaii is rich in history and a popular travel destination for people interested in learning more about the experiences of Americans during World War II. However, the island paradise is only one of many states in the country that actively preserves important aspects of life that occurred in the U.S. during World War II. Recently, the National Parks Conservation Association, a non-profit that works to protect and enhance the park system, compiled a list of National Parks … Continue reading →

“American Idol” Winner Turns Into Big Loser

“American Idol” winner Ruben Studdard may be Alabama’s biggest loser… when it comes to pounds. Studdard’s recent weight loss of more than 100 pounds is serving as inspiration for a new weight loss program targeted at residents of his home state. The 28-year-old singer just unveiled his new plan to help overweight Alabama residents, telling them that he wants them to follow in his footsteps. According to local newspapers, the “Velvet Teddy Bear” – whose third album, “The Return,” was released in October – is asking the 25% of Alabama’s overweight residents to shed 10 pounds in eight weeks. The … Continue reading →