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      <title> P2: Exploring American Territories by Dana McIntosh</title>
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         <title>Tumon Beach - Guam </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>You should visit Tumon Beach because it is a clear, clean beach in Guam about 100 meters away from a coral reef home to an abundance of beautiful wildlife.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><sup>FACTS</sup></strong></p><ul><li><p><sup>Its waters are protected </sup></p></li><li><p><sup>The sand is white </sup></p></li><li><p><sup>The water is crystal clear </sup></p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <title>El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Facts:</p><p>-One of the oldest natural reserves in the western hemisphere</p><p>-Known for having the highest quality waters in Puerto Rico and lovely water vistas</p><p>-Over 240 species of plants and trees</p><p>Explanation: People should visit because of its natural beauty and biological diversity. It is also a particular favorite for vacationers to hike.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>National Park of American Samoa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Emma Doeding and Noah Politan</strong></p><p>Interesting Facts:</p><ul><li><p>all of the park is tropical rainforest, and 4,000 acres of it is underwater</p></li><li><p>protects hundreds of plant species and 5 distinct rainforest communities</p></li></ul><p>Why you should visit:</p><ul><li><p>offers a lot of indoor and outdoor activities, such as fishing, snorkeling, diving, etc.</p></li><li><p>has many stories from native culture, such as "The Coconut," "The To'aga Site," and "Names Upon the Land"</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:11:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Virgin Islands National Park - Ryan Chiotti and Sophia Zolnay</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>It is full of beautiful reefs that people can explore and visit.</p></li><li><p>You can go on hikes to visit the historic plantation sites when sugar was made within enslaved labor.</p></li><li><p>Vehicles drive on the left side of the road there.</p></li></ul><p>People should go there because it has beautiful beaches and stunning scenery and you can find a diverse population of aquatic life there.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:11:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>San Juan, Puerto Rico</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><ol><li><p>San Juan is the capital of San Juan and is the most populated city</p></li><li><p>San Juan is the oldest city in Puerto Rico</p></li><li><p>U.S. citizens do not need a passport to visit San Juan</p></li></ol><p><br/></p><p>People should visit San Juan because it has very nice beaches, you do not need a passport to travel there, there is a rich history in culture and there is lots of outdoor activities.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:11:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Savai&#39;i, Samoa</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>reached by ferry from the main island of Samoa Upolu</p></li><li><p>high waterfalls, caves, blowholes</p></li><li><p>A trail that leads to a crater of a closed volcano.</p></li><li><p>watch the sunset at Falealupo Beach.</p></li><li><p>swim with sea turtles in Manase</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:15:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sun Bay Beach - Puerto Rico </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>Natural Shades </p></li><li><p>Sand is VERY soft</p></li><li><p>Water is warm</p><p>People should come here because it's one of the beaches where you can actually swim.</p><p>-Jason Gomez</p><p>-Eddy Cortez </p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:15:37 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Aguadilla, Puerto Rico </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<ul><li><p>The biggest town on the north west boarder </p></li><li><p>It's known as the best surf spot and scuba diver spot</p></li><li><p>It was taken from the territory of Aguada in 1775</p></li></ul><p>People should visit due to the good surf breaks attacting surfers. It's heavy with marine life and natural ecosystems. There is bunch of land to explore with wide housing. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:16:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>- Dorado means "Golden" which exemplifies it's golden beaches.</p><p>- Not all of the beaches are swimming-friendly during the winter.</p><p>- It's known for it's luxury resorts, majestic golf courses, and golden beaches</p><p><br/></p><p>People should visit Dorado Beach because it is a nice, peaceful vacation spot for you and your loved ones.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:17:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Flamenco beach, Puerto Rico </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>      Interesting facts:</p><ul><li><p>it gets it's name from attracting flamingos in the winter </p></li><li><p>ranked 3rd best beach in the world by a Tripadvisor </p></li><li><p>two tanks left behind by the US navy on the beach </p><p>Why you should visit:</p><p>A great view and great for snorkeling because they're no rough waves</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:17:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Culebra</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Facts : </p><ul><li><p>Culebra is a beautiful island which is also titled Snake Island</p></li><li><p>It is also one of the best snorkeling or scuba diving places in the entirety of the Caribbean. </p></li><li><p>It also has many pretty beaches.</p><p><br/></p><p>Why you should visit:</p><p>People should visit this island to experience the beautiful beaches with soft white sand as well as the abundance of biodiversity present on the island.</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:18:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Puerto Rico: Crash Boat Beach</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Interesting Facts: </p><ul><li><p>It was built for use by the U.S. Military rescue boats</p></li><li><p>It is a "natural" beach meaning it has no showers, restrooms, lifeguards etc.</p></li></ul><p>Why you should visit:</p><p>You should visit this location because the turquoise waters are ideal for snorkeling, swimming and sometimes surfing.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Ponce, Puerto Rico</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>-Known as "The Pearl of the South"</p><p>-It is the Second Largest City in Puerto Rico</p><p>-Also known as Museum City for all of its historical museums and cultural spots</p><ul><li><p>Why Should You Visit?</p><p>It's a great place to learn about the culture of Puerto Rico with all the museums. It has a lot of historical buildings important to the city that have stayed standing since the establishment of Ponce. It is also a great place to get inspiration for art because there is a lot of street art and galleries displaying artwork </p></li><li><p>(zoey and dylan)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:18:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Mount LamLam</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Interesting facts:</p><ul><li><p>It is located near the village of Agat</p></li><li><p>It rises 406 meters (1,332 ft) above sea level.</p></li><li><p>Mount LamLam is the highest peak in Guam.</p></li></ul><p>Why you should visit Mount LamLam</p><ul><li><p>If you want to see the city's landscape, as well as the natural scenery of the mountain and the coast</p></li><li><p>If you like to hike you can walk for two hours to the top of Mount Lamlam</p></li><li><p>lots of nature and wildlife.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Jon, Tim Greenlee</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:19:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Two Lover&#39;s Point, Guam</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Why Visit?</p><p>Two Lover's Point is not only a great place to hike to see beautiful views and swim in crystal clear water, but is also a great date spot for you and your significant other!</p><p><br/></p><p>1) Offers a breathtaking view of Tumon Bay</p><p><br/></p><p>2) Statue lore: The statue was originally made as a tribute to 2 lovers that tied their hair together who weren't allowed to be together so they jumped off a cliff to their death (Romeo and Juliet situation). In 2002, there was a strong typhoon that heavily damaged the the Statue of Two Lovers. 11 years later, lovers David and Nancy visited the statue and David told Nancy that he would buy the statue for Nancy as a symbol of their love &lt;3. However, the statue was in the possession of a man named Moses so Nancy found him 2 years later. Then Nancy and David's company bought the statue from Moses and after much time, they were able to get the statue fixed. In 2015, the statue was placed onto Lover's Point</p><p><br/></p><p>3) Crystal clear water and a great place to hike and explore</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:20:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ritidian Point - Guam</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Facts:</p><p>1) contains the artifacts of the Chamorro village that was located in the area in the pre-Magellan era.</p><p>2) has 500 ft limestone cliff which was once a barrier reef</p><p>3) Home to endangered species; green sea turtles, Mariana fruit bat</p><p><br/></p><p>Why people should visit:</p><p>Ritidian Point is a must visit spot for anyone visiting Guam as it's the cleanest &amp; clearest beach. It provides beautiful scenery and an opportunity to learn about wildlife.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:20:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>The U.S. Virgin Islands - St. Thomas </title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Facts:</p><p>-Tax-free Shopping</p><p>-Over 40 beaches that decorate St. Thomas</p><p>-Highest point is 1,550 ft above sea level</p><p><br/></p><p>Why you should visit:</p><p>-Good Culture (kind locals, laid back life style experience)</p><p>-Breath taking views and good weather</p><p>-Fun Activities (spring carnivals, can jump out of a plane to get to other islands, etc)</p><p>-Good Historical Locations and experiences </p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2023-11-06 18:21:33 UTC</pubDate>
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