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Burlington, Vermont

April 5, 2025

Located between the Green and the Adirondack mountains  and just 45 miles from the Canadian border, this town combines charm, culture, arts and a lively food scene with world class restaurants. For some reason, I rarely go to the Northeast, particularly New England.  Burlington, however, is worth a good look.  It looks exactly what you […]

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Amsterdam Part 1

April 4, 2025

As I have mentioned before, I love places with a vibe that sets them apart from other destinations.  There is no way to mistake Amsterdam for any other city.  It is not a large city -at less than a million people  it nevertheless has more to offer than many cities twice its size.  It was […]

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Las Vegas

April 3, 2025

I’ve talked about Las Vegas here before and how it is so much more than gambling to the wee hours of the morning.  In fact, it can be a family trip that doesn’t even have to include slots or blackjack (although it can!)  Within an hour’s drive from Vegas, there are many great sites that […]

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Key West

April 3, 2025

What is there to say about Key West? It is one of my personal favorites, as I spent a lot of time there in my earlier years!  When I talk about Key West, I am specifically talking about Old Town.  Stay in one of the wonderful B &Bs (make sure to keep your car locked […]

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Juneau, Alaska

April 1, 2025

Alaska is a wonderful place at all times of the year. One of my fondest memories is the Alask cruise we took as a family. I need to write about that but today I have a different topic! Juneau Alaska, which averages 62 degrees in the summer, is enthusiastically celebrated by the locals!  Join in […]

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Banff

March 31, 2025

A Canadian tourist town high in the Rockies, Banff rarely exceeds temperatures in the low 70’s.  The town itself is full of interesting shops and restaurants   The real attraction, however, is  the canoeing, rafting, hiking and and other outdoor activities you can really enjoy without a blistering 95 degree sun! If you are a […]

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Ireland – part 3

March 29, 2025

Sligo is more of an up-and-coming destination.  Tourists are starting to visit it – both for its ancient history and for its place in Irish history and mythology.   The poet Yeats is from here and his memorabilia can be found in the local museum along with paintings and stone age artefacts.   The town […]

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Turks and Caicos

March 29, 2025

 Turks and Caicos are a group of low lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean located between the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. The country is a British Territory and English is the national language. Known for its beautiful beaches and luxury lifestyle, the main island of Providenciales is the location of Grace Bay Beach, […]

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Jamaica, mon!

March 26, 2025

The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica is a lush and beautiful land of mountains, rainforests and beaches.  The unique Jamaican vibe has several different roots. There is reggae which you can experience in the Bob Marley and Peter Tosh Museum in Kingston. There is also the renowned cuisine which is loved all over the world.  […]

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Ireland part 2

March 25, 2025

Galway Galway, on Ireland’s west coast, was named the European Capital of Culture in 2020, and for good reason.  It does not look urban but rather like a local town with a Bohemian flair.  The cliffs of Moher are what generally brings people to Galway.  Yes, they are beautiful and give a real sense of […]

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