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Discovering Close to Home

With the buying power of the US dollar trending lower and interest rates receding, you might be tempted to hang up your touring spurs. But another approach to try is discovering the wonders that exist around the corner. I’m certain I wasn’t the only one who didn’t visit the Empire State Building until age 30, despite the fact that I had lived within an hour of it during all of those thirty years. But, because "it was always there", any visit was repeatedly postponed. Perhaps now is the opportune time to fight the "always there" syndrome and visit those treasures that you never had time for.

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1. Part of the fun of traveling is the planning. You should treat these local trips the very same way. With through preparation, you can deepen your appreciation and make certain you don’t miss out on the best places.
2. Develop a theme -
   • One special project might be to visit every corner of the state in which you live. #*Another theme might be to follow an old, historical trail.
   • Act like an out-of-towner, and take a bus tour of your local city.
   • Universities might be hosting special exhibits or events during your trip. Take advantage of their attractions.
3. Once the plan evolves, schedule, make reservations, and go.

[edit] References:

• Travel

[edit] External Links:

• Sample Local Wine Tours
• Sample City Tours