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Despite being decimated by Hurricane Helene in September of 2024, Asheville, along with much of the NC Mountains, has rebounded to an incredible degree! There is so much to do and enjoy here! Surrounded by natural beauty and the great outdoors, there is also a huge art scene! Asheville, a foodie haven, has every imaginable […]
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Turks and Caicos are primarily known for pristine beaches, turquoise water and Caribbean luxury. South Caicos is a bit different. It is bordered on the north by the uninhibited East Caicos and is separated from the Turks island. This gives it a more isolated feel. It has less than 1200 permanent residents and you will […]
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While Americans continue to travel domestically, international travel has declined a bit. While there are several possible reasons, I cannot discount the importance of cost. While there have been increased costs in some popular destinations, there are also wonderful locations that continue to be cost-effective. Here are two that are both budget friendly and close […]
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My introduction to Bruges was the 2008 film In Bruges, starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. I loved the movie- it was a great dark comedy(my favorite type) but I also fell in love with the look of the city itself. I wanted to see it for myself and eventually I did just that! Bruges […]
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While not 100% true, most people love cruises! If you are considering taking that first cruise, here are a few thoughts you may find helpful: -Think about using a Travel Advisor. We book a lot of cruises and are familiar with the companies. This can be enormously helpful when trying to decide between such a […]
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People who know me are well aware of my feelings about flying. Despite having flown hundreds of times, it still scares me. Back in my road warrior days it was necessary – now I do it simply because I love traveling. The longer the flight, the worse I find it – stuffy, uncomfortable, […]
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The redwoods are absolutely astounding! They are the biggest trees in the world-growing up to 370 feet and 22 feet across the base! They certainly filled me with an awe of the natural world, in addition to establishing my relative insignificance- yes folks, they will dwarf you! When this national park was established in 1968, […]
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Although it is possible to do a land-based tour, cruises tend to be the most popular way to see the islands. They offer a more structured itinerary with a better chance to visit more locations. Weather certainly needs to be taken into consideration since this is an outdoor destination. However, it is nearly always hot […]
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When you find yourself in Vancouver, take the ferry over to the south end of Vancouver Island and spend 3 or so days in Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia. It has a very different vibe than Vancouver-relaxed, slow paced and quite British! We were there in the summer and really enjoyed our […]
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I have never been to Eastern Europe – and I plan on changing that! The thing about traveling in this part of Europe is that it is considerably less expensive. This even holds true with Croatia despite its well-deserved popularity. If you are yearning for another trip to Italy, you may enjoy a visit […]
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