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Opening Night of the New Orleans Book Festival Brings “Mardi Gras for the Mind” to Tulane

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The 2026 New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University opened with a packed house inside McAlister Auditorium, setting the tone for a weekend dedicated to ideas, storytelling,...
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Dancing Through Tradition: The Society of Saint Anne Parades Through the French Quarter Mardi Gras Day

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On Mardi Gras Day, as the streets of New Orleans came alive with color, music, and celebration, one of the city’s most unique and...
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From Patrick Warburton to Drew Brees: Bacchus 2026 Was a Super-Krewe for the History Books

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If there's one Mardi Gras parade that lives up to the "go big or go home" spirit of New Orleans, it's the Krewe of...
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How to Explore Canada: Adventures, Culture, and Cuisine Across the Great North

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Canada is the world’s second largest country by area, and offers a massive land mass to explore, as well as countless lakes, rivers, mountain...
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500 Years of Faith: Anabaptist History Comes to Life at the Menno-HOF in Shipshewana

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Shipshewana, Indiana is the heart of the third largest Amish community in the world and home to the Menno-HOF Museum. At the Menno-HOF, the...
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Exploring the Origins of Mobile Travel at Elkhart’s RV/MH Hall of Fame

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Mobile homes and RVs are a staple vehicle to many travelers, but few know their origin. In the trailer capital of the world, Elkhart,...
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Boutique Luxury Meets Midwest Charm at Hotel Elkhart

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The four-star Hotel Elkhart located in downtown Elkhart, Indiana is the perfect little boutique hotel to stay at while exploring the historical city. It...
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Discover the Midwest Museum of American Art: Elkhart’s Cultural Treasure

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The Midwest Museum of American Art is a gem sitting right in the center of downtown Elkhart, Indiana. The non-profit museum has 1,200+ artifacts...
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Life’s Too Short: Our Top Picks to Take the Plunge on National Roller Coaster Day

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Strap in, adrenaline junkies, August 16 is National Roller Coaster Day! Created to honor the date in 1878 that Richard Knudsen and J.G. Taylor...
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Blends Global Masterpieces with Local Impact

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Over 5,000 years of art history are celebrated at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) located on the central California coast. With over...
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Relax, Rejuvenate, and Soak Up the Sun at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront

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On a recent trip to Santa Barbara, I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront, and I had a...

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