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National Parks vs. America?s Top Attractions

America?s largest and most popular national parks offer some of the most cost-effective vacation choices in the country.

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Luang Prabang - 3 days in Laos

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Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is lush, quaint, and improbable. This magical town of butterflies and baguettes seems to exist on dreamlike terms - an island of civility in the savage jungle of Laos. Sometimes a pinch is justifiable to confirm the reality of it all. The green hills, gorgeous colonial buildings, and kind villagers all combine to form a thriving UNESCO heritage city that is Southeast Asia with the charming vestiges of a distant French occupation.

High in the clouds, Luang Prabang holds many treasures for the travelers willing to make the trip. Aromas from fresh bakeries mingle with the crisp mountain air along quiet streets lined with quaint guesthouses and colorful noodle stands. The easiest route to Luang Prabang is on a flight from Bangkok on Bangkok Airways, though domestic flights from Vientiane near the Thai border are also possible on Lao Airlines. Another popular route is by bus from Vientiane. A Laos visa can be obtained upon arrival and costs $35 for U.S. citizens.

Three days is barely enough time to take in the full experience of Luang Prabang, but if planned correctly, you will have time to ride elephants, swim in waterfalls, and take a lazy trip down the Mekong river.

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S'mores: Skewer some sweet

A gooey, chocolatey melt-in-your-mouth campfire and Scouting staple, this traditional treat has an aptly abbreviated moniker.

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New Park: Lake George Escape, An Encore Resort Lake George, NY

Lake George Escape, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Located on 175 acres of plush woods and meadows and 1 mile of Schroon River waterfront - and surrounded by the six million acre Adirondack Park - Lake George Escape is as close as a campground can get to the meaning of "perfect"! 575 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 40'. 20/30/50 amp service. Full Hookups, Water/Electric, grass sites, gravel sites, back-ins, and some pull-thrus. Wi-Fi, Cable, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, dump station, heated outdoor pool, kids pool, game room, mini golf, playground, recreation room, vending machines, volleyball, horseshoes, pool table, tennis, video game center, bar, restaurant, banquet facilities, basketball court, bike/walk paths, boat rentals, boat ramp, card room, dog run, fire pits, fishing area, gift shop, general store, lighted streets, library, shuffleboard, live entertainment, planned activities, arts & crafts, and security. Located nearby: Dining cruises, fishing, horseback riding, lake swimming, museums/historical, tennis, driving range, golf, live entertainment, and water skiing.

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New Park: Lake Rousseau RV Park & Fishing Resort Crystal River, FL

Lake Rousseau RV Park & Fishing Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Situated on 15 acres shaded by majestic, ancient live oak and cypress trees draped with Spanish moss. 120 total Full Hookup RV sites. Can accommodate RV's up to 43ft. Many of our sites are generous and big rigs are welcome offering 20/30/50 amp service. Wi-Fi and Cable TV. Restrooms, showers, Swimming Pool, Bait & Tackle Shop, Canoes, Pot Luck Dinners, Furnished Rental Units, Picnic Tables, Propane Gas, Church Services, Fish-cleaning Area, Bible Study, Free Boat Ramp, Breakfasts, Boat Slips, 2 Weekly Bingo Nights, 2 Weekly Card Nights, Free Movie Nights, Planned Activities, Fire Ring & Firewood, Craft Classes, Pay Phone, Bonfires, Annual Luau, Christmas Yankee Swap, Great Campers & Residents, Holiday Dinners, Sunrises over the Cove, Sunsets over the Lake, Camp Store, Volleyball, Bocce, Horseshoes, Day Trips, Parties, and Fun, Fun, Fun! There are numerous festivals featuring seafood, strawberries, and local history, as well as flea markets, fishing tournaments, antique car clubs and shows, manatee dives and tours, a sports museum, boat tours, shopping spots, bird-watching trails, a state wildlife park, scuba diving/snorkeling in many fresh- and saltwater springs, eco-tours, bike, horse, and hiking trails, and so much more. Both Dunnellon and Crystal River have historic shopping districts and offer a variety of dining options. Our proximity to the Gulf brings scallop season, and there are numerous dive shops in the area with which to arrange to swimming, snorkeling, and diving with native manatees!

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