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To me, San Antonio ties with Austin as the best city in the state! Those who travel with young kids (or grandkids!) knows that the way to have a fantastic trip is to keep the kids happy and entertained. San Antonio does this very, very well. Here is a rundown of a few places they […]
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These two styles of cruising are quite distinct. Both have quite enthusiastic proponents and heck- some like both! But are there strong distinctions between the two? Yep, and most of the diversity comes down to two differences: Ship Size – Ocean ships are large-some large enough to be like a floating town. The biggest ones […]
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Since the DOT enacted new laws in October ‘24, flight compensation has become much easier for travelers. No longer can the airlines make their own individual rules-they now have a DOT set they must follow. Currently they are required to refund passengers for flights cancelled or significantly changed FOR ANY REASON. This includes “uncontrollable” […]
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Viewing the Northern Lights is all about timing, location and luck! While this is often between December and March, in some parts of the world it can be August through April. The most likely locations are generally high altitude areas above the Arctic Circle in places such as Norway, Canada, Iceland, Finland, Alaska, Sweden and […]
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Recently, I posted about the California Zephyr, widely considered one of Amtrak’s most beautiful rail journeys. Three of its other exquisite journeys are the Pacific Surfliner, the Empire Builder (which I can personally attest to) and the Coast Starlink- which is yet another contender for our autumn train adventure. Let’s take a look at its […]
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Located within sight of Miami and with a look reminiscent of the Caribbean, Biscayne National Park stands testament to a very specific type of environment. With 95% of the park covered by water, it is all about the geography, folks! Unsurprisingly, it is home to over 600 native fish as well as many species […]
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Despite all the time I spent watching Austin City Limits on PBS, I have only been to the city once – for a business trip back in my Corporate Road Warrior days. Outside of conference rooms and the hotel, I saw very little of the city. I hope to rectify that sometime in the […]
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So you’ve been to Charleston and you loved the city vibe, played golf in Hilton Head and now you are ready for something more relaxing, perhaps even a bit isolated? Daufuskie Island may be the place for you. Only thirty minutes by boat from Hilton Head, this island is a world apart. No cars are […]
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Over the last few years, Iceland has become quite a celebrated vacation destination for visitors of all types. Though it is certainly unique, it never popped into my head that it offers world-renowned snorkeling. It does, though! Snorkelers and divers come from around the world to visit the Silfra fissure inside of Thingvellir National […]
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As a loyal reader of Conde Nast Traveler and an unrepentant lover of all things rail, I recently came across a deal that really is just about too good to be true. The Amtrak Rail Pass, at $499.00 per person, is about the best deal available for anyone who loves exploring the US by train. […]
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