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Cruises continue to be the most popular way to visit Alaska. When our kids were young, we took a family cruise to Alaska. Royal Caribbean provides a fantastic family cruise experience. We had a glorious time – RC is my number one cruise recommendation for families. We took our cruise in July, which is […]
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So often we equate vacations with warm weather and easy packing. Especially over the last few years, however, many travelers have started trekking to colder destinations – witness the popularity of Iceland, which may soon be followed by Greenland. Cold weather can be tricky to successfully pack for but if you fail to do so, […]
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I recently read an article about beautiful US lakes that nobody should miss. I have seen three of those mentioned: Lake Michigan, Lake Champlain and Lake Superior. I enjoyed my visit to all three. There is one lake mentioned that I very badly want to visit and am tentatively making plans to do so. Crater […]
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I don’t know about you but I have always loved a good spa! There is nothing as soul-affirming as a long day lounging and indulgence. Wellness is big business and Cruise ships know this. Most lines have a sort of spa and some have actually turned wellness into a main attraction! If you are planning […]
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There is nothing quite as relaxing as a long weekend away from home. With labor day drawing closer it is a great time to start thinking about a long, relaxing 3 or 4 day trip. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two such destinations-one on each coast! Healdsburg, California – Our west […]
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It has been a few years since my last visit to San Francisco. I love this city-its relatively small size belies all it has to offer! I think it has something to offer nearly anybody- here are a few of my personal favorites: The Presidio – While not a national park in any traditional way, […]
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I grew up in the South and regardless of where I travel my heart stays here! It doesn’t hurt that we have some of the most beautiful towns in the country. Here are three of my personal favorites that are both lovely and interesting! Gatlinburg, Tennessee – Located in the mountains of eastern Tennessee, this […]
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When I was a kid, my family’s vacations were nearly always road trips. Although we would have an eventual destination ( Six Flags, National Parks etc) everything between our house and the destination was spur-of–the-moment. We would all jump in the family station wagon and take off! These days, while I still love a road […]
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While this is a question hotly debated, some are repeatedly mentioned! Everybody has a different idea of beauty, but here are some that have been frequently mentioned to me by clients. -The Bahamas: So many islands (over 700) and so close to the mainland, they have a large following! Let’s face it, it is […]
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There are a number of ways to get a cheaper flight. Some are well-known while others generally are not. Let’s take a look at a few! One of the most established ways to get a cheaper flight is to avoid flying to destinations during their peak travel periods. For example, flights to Europe are more […]
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