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Travel Tips and News : Highlights of 2011, Centennial madness

For those who have the travel bug, or may be susceptible, we provide you with tips and news to get you on the road or in the air.

Colorado:A Latino homestead in Colorado that dates to the mid-19th century has been designated a National Historic Landmark by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. In doing so, Secretary Salazar pointed to efforts to conserve natural, historic, and cultural resources of the San Luis Valley.

New Mexico: If you haven't figured it out already, 2012 is both the Arizona and New Mexico State Centennial.

As New Mexico Statehood Day, January 6, 2012, draws near, activities are planned in communities statewide to commemorate 100 years of union with the United States. New Mexico was officially welcomed as the 47th State in the Union on January 6, 1912 when President William H. Taft signed the statehood legislation. More...

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Some highlights planned in New Mexico communities are included below. Visit www.nmcentennial.org or the NM Centennial Facebook page for more events and information.

Arizona: The Rock and Roll Marathon takes place in Phoenix on January 15th. Registration closes on January 8th! More...

In February look for the Chocolate Lovers' Train rides in the Verde Valley. More...

Here's all about the Arizona Centennial activities.

Best and Weirdest of 2011: Over on my personal blog I reflected back on my best travel experiences of 2011 and then just had to list the top 5 weirdest travel experiences. Why not!

I enjoyed reading the "Best of 2011" travel experiences by my favorite travel writers. The Santa Fe Travelers, Billie and Steve, celebrated a year of producing a wonderful, informational blog on Santa Fe. Here are their favs from their first year.

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We hope this little round up has sparked your interest in travel. The information is current and the events and places enticing. So get out and take a road trip or a plane trip and experience the world of travel.

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