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    • Smartphones, tablets, iPods, iPhones, laptops  ... all day, every day, most of us are peering intently at glowing screens, pecking out emails, texts, tweets, updates. It's hard to believe, but there is a world outside of your virtual existence. Step away from the keyboard, unplug yourself from the Matrix and check out these top 5 places to unwind and recharge your batteries -- the non-lithium kind:

      5) Hana Hotel, Hawaii: There's a reason it's called "Heavenly Hana." Located on Maui, Hana is 52 narrow, winding miles from the airport and boasts some of the best beaches on the island. With waterfalls, black sand beaches and cottages that don't include TVs, phones or radios, you won't find it hard not to check your email.

      4) Mary Jane's Farm, Idaho: At this working farm in Moscow, Idaho, you will literally be unable to plug in -- there's no electricity. If you've ever had the urge to live in "Little  House on the Prairie" with the Ingalls family, this is your chance. Mary Jane's Farm is

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    • Top 5 Surprisingly Romantic Cities

      If you're a couple in the mood for love, but don't want to spring for a pricey overseas trip to the "usual" romantic destinations, then here are five surprising top spots for romance, right here in the U.S. of A.:

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    • Top 5 odd museums

      The Louvre. The Guggenheim. MoMA. The Smithsonian -- these famous museums all feature world-class art, sculptures, etc. etc. But do they have barbed wire dioramas? Interactive SPAM exhibits? Or BAD art? (It's harder than it looks.)

      If you're tired of looking at the Mona Lisa, Botticellis and the Venus de Milo, try one of these odd museums on your next vacation:

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    • Top 5 places your car isn’t welcome

      As much as we all moan and groan about traffic jams and highway pile-ups, most Americans would be lost without their wheels. Can you imagine The Beatles singing, "Baby, you can't drive my car ... " ?

      But for those who prefer hoofing to steering, here's a list of the top 5 places in America where wheels aren't welcome:

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    • Top 5 non-ocean ‘beach’ destinations

      Summer may be coming to a close, but there's still time to get your beach on, even if you're nowhere near an ocean. Below are the top 5 "beach" destinations in North America, ocean not required:

      Lake Powell, Utah: Beautiful Lake Powell is located among the red-rock canyons of Utah. For the athletic types, there's everything from kayaking to hiking; for the not-so-athletic types, there are plenty of houseboats available for lazing about. Fun fact: The lake has more shoreline than the entire West Coast.

      Lake Travis, Texas: Austin is a well-known hippie-dippy college town, known for its Tex-Mex, Longhorns, and top-flight music festivals. But Austin is also home to Lake Travis, an 18-acre lake, with 270 miles of shoreline. Fishing? Check. Water sports? Check. Parasailing and diving? Check, check. Fun fact: Lake Travis also boasts the "clothing optional" Hippie Hollow Park.

      World Waterpark, Alberta, Canada: In a city that boasts an average temperature of 15 degrees, the opportunities for

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