But even if you are looking for something with more of a pulse, you will rarely be confronted down south with ranks of sun loungers.

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It is most important to do this when you are not looking for something from them.

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You are mostly looking for something that appears to be unusual or, more importantly, just does not seem right.

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If you are looking for something breezier, consider Sister Act, which has been nominated for a handful of 2011 Tony Awards, including best musical.

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If you are looking for something more hotel than rustic cabin, Ceiba Tops Luxury Lodge has air conditioning, a swimming pool and wi-fi.

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If you are looking for something more upmarket, Derawan Dive School has several high luxe cabanas with polished wood floors and air conditioning for around 300, 000 rupiah.

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But what's clear is that all across America - the South, Midwest, Northeast, Pacific Northwest - you know, people are desperately looking for something different.

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So as summer comes to an end and you are looking to get the kids back in the mode for school, how can you beat something that gets you outside, spelling and does not require taking the iPhone away?

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"Most places now offer a variety of healthy options no matter where you stop, so that every traveler can find something they are looking for, " DeGeorge wrote in an e-mail.

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You know how Google does it, when it thinks that what you have just asked for makes no sense whatsoever, that you have either made a mistake, are a bit of a dummy or are looking for something really really unusual .

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