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The Outer Banks , with their 200 mile stretch of coastline, are well known and frequently visited. They have their own singular look – often windswept and untamed. Known especially for their beaches, they are also home to small villages and picturesque towns. There is a lot to do here including kiteboarding and windsurfing. Nag’s Head […]
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European Christmas markets are incredibly popular but that has not always been the case! These markets have been a part of European culture since Medieval times. Originally they were simple affairs- small wooden stalls. That is no longer the case. Today they number in the thousands and are located all across Europe; many of them […]
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I am not a fan of flying and avoid it whenever possible. Despite hundreds of flights, I continue to view each one with a mixture of dread and irritation. Let’s face it, economy flights are uncomfortable and have become more so over time. I have not flown business class since my company road warrior days. […]
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Paul Simon was right and I think most of us instinctively know it. Words do not generally have the same impact as photographs. If a topic does not grab your attention, you will not usually read about it. If you start reading an article or a book and don’t enjoy it you stop reading. Not […]
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If your experience in Florida has been of the urban variety (Miami, Orlando, Tampa) you will be amazed by the Everglades. The theme parks and pulsing nightlife are replaced by alligators,manatees, flamingos, and perhaps a Florida panther. This is the largest subtropical wilderness in the US, folks, and it will astound you. Located between Miami […]
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With so many cruise lines vying for your attention and business, it can be difficult to select the one you will enjoy the most. This can be a hard decision for experienced sailors as well as those new to cruising.. Let’s take a look at four different lines – each caters to a different category […]
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While a lengthy stretch of hot summer days will leave me irritable, I always prefer the heat over severe cold. Always. I barely tolerate the winters in southeastern NC which are actually warm compared to the places I am going to discuss. Do you like cold weather? If so, stay tuned for a discussion on […]
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There was a time when those traveling solo were basically ignored. Fortunately, that time is rapidly disappearing, with an ever increasing number of venues, sites and settings reaching out to the solo traveler. There really has never been a better time to explore traveling solo! If this is something you are considering, here are a […]
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Located between the UK, Iceland, and Norway, the Faroe Islands are a self-governing region of Denmark. There are actually more sheep than there are humans in this small country whose population numbers around 54,000. At one time the islands were isolated with few visitors but that has changed over the last decade. Tourists actually outnumber […]
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This is my second installment on Caribbean cruising. Generally, cruises in the Caribbean are divided into Eastern or Western cruises. If you are new to cruising (or even if you are not) you may wonder which is best. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences between the two. Eastern – Often these cruises […]
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