
Changing Party Scene: Baghdad Year 1
So what does one actually DO in Baghdad? It’s somewhat different for those who live in the International Zone (IZ), and those who live outside. For those in IZ, it is possible to take...
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Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Dominican Republic
A European owned all-inclusive resort creates competition in the luxury class for long-time family favorites in the Punta Cana, Dominican Republic beach zone. At home, it's so damp and cold...
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Tidying Up At Virginia’s Tides Inn
Join a Virginia family as they slow up and wind down at this sleepy, multi-generational, riverside family resort. The Tides Inn,...
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Plaza Resort Bonaire | Netherlands Antilles
A reminder to look into this resort further. Scuba diving, great restaurants, kids programs -- looks ideal! "If there was ever a place worthy of being called a "diver's haven" it's Bonaire....
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Families wanted for the ultimate Dude Ranch Vacation Experience
With the economy having been in a steady downhill spiral over the past couple years, many businesses like ours are having to revamp their marketing strategies and veer farther away from traditional...
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Fleeing The Flu
When the cold weather approaches, Doc Holiday says it's time to consider the new flu vaccine, potentially a family traveler's best friend.When the cold weather approaches, Doc Holiday says it's...
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Machu Picchu: Mystery and Mountains
Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, is one of South America’s most magnificent and one of the world's authentic destinations.Once a royal palace built by...
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Urban Hiker 2: At the End of the Earth…in Brooklyn
My mother hates New York. Her visit here a few weekends ago to help me move into my new Brooklyn apartment certainly showed her true colors. I couldn’t say I blamed her at the time; Brooklyn...
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