About Travel & Getaways: Summer Vacation Inspiration

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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! Want to plan a great summer '12 escape? If you've been waiting for inspiration, our Guides provide the spark you need with trip ideas ranging from exciting European cities to snow-covered South American peaks, from Florida's ever-evolving amusement parks to dude ranches. ~Kim Do Something Despicable This summer, Florida's theme parks will woo visitors with a host of exciting new attractions. Among the new goodies: an all-new motion simulator attraction based on the hit film, Despicable Me, at Universal Studios Florida. Sunshine State visitors will also want to see the 3-D film and marine life exhibit about turtles debuting at SeaWorld Orlando. And at Busch Gardens Tampa, there's a new show featuring tropical habitats and live animals... on ice! See More About:  florida theme parks  walt disney world  univesal orlando Enjoy London's Excitement Without the Expense With the Olympic Games, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film, an International Shakespeare Festival and the Cultural Olympiad, London is getting set for a super summer. Sure, you'd like to be there, but what about the crowds and the soaring expense? Good news: London is ringed with towns and small cities that have attractions of their own, affordable lodging and easy access to all of the excitement. Here's your guide to the top six places to stay near London. See More About:  about summer travel  places to stay  towns near london See St. Petersburg While the Sun Shines at Night Summer is the best time to visit St. Petersburg, Russia: The weather is warm, attractions are in full swing and the fabled White Nights ensure bonus hours of strolling the storied city and marveling at the sights. See More About:  st. petersburg  st. petersburg palaces  russia Plan a Lewis and Clark Road Trip It's been more than two centuries since Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to explore largely uncharted American lands... without a GPS in their cell phones! In an age when we rarely wonder what's around the next bend, following the Lewis and Clark Trail is a way to experience their amazing journey into the unknown. Here's your guide to planning a Lewis and Clark-themed day trip or multi-day adventure in the western states of Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. More Summer Travel Ideas Below See More About:  lewis and clark trips  lewis and clark expedition  northwest history Travel & Getaways Ads Vacation Getaways Travel Packages Family Vacation Package Vacation Vacation Resort Featured Articles Gas Prices High? Find Fourth of July Fun Close to Home Take Your Family to a Dude Ranch This Summer Mexico Resorts Where Kids Stay Free Backpacking for Beginners Head to South America for Some Extreme Skiing Summer Concerts in New York City: Many Are Free!   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   More to Explore Summer's Best Food and Wine Events The Best Summer Travel Choices for 2012 Follow About.com's Travel Guides on Twitter Advertisement