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We are interested in flying into SD - visiting Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and traveling on by car to Yellowstone in a week and flying out of Jackson Hole; anyone ever traveled this route or has any advice? Activities to include: horseback trail ride, kayak, biking, hot springs indulgence - or any other suggestions?
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I am looking for a vacation spot for 2 adults and a 1 year old on a beach in the southeast. We like to relax on the beach or at the pool and when not relaxing we like to site see and shop.
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I have 2 year old twins. My husband and I would like to take them somewhere in the Southeastern U.S. My girls are very active! Where could we go to keep their attention? We are thinking of going somewhere summer 2010.
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