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St. John’s, Newfoundland – Canada At Its Best

Canada's lesser known island off the far eastern coast boasts outdoor recreation and stunning scenic attractions, making it an ideal summer playground from April to September.Part of Canada...

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Moncton, New Brunswick

Take the family to eastern Canada's New Brunswick region for history, outdoor explorations, kid-friendly activities and lots of lobster. Among the Atlantic Provinces in Canada, New Brunswick...

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Through Scenic Central New York And Beyond

Join a railroad buff on his vintage railway tour from Binghamton to Syracuse to relive the early days of train travel.As a child of the 50's, even before I could read, I could recognize the railroad...

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Fathers And Sons – A Diary

Follow three generations of Spielmans throughout a wonderful family reunion in peaceful northwest Vermont and find out what the family- friendly, non-theatening Smuggler's Notch Resort has to offer...

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Teen Programs – With The Folks At A Resort

Learn what to look for with the "five C's" of resort teen programs.After reviewing the supervised teen programs at the Smuggler's Notch, Vermont; Tyler Place at Lake Champlain, Vermont; and...

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Cape Breton And Nova Scotia

History, culture, and nature in Canada's beautiful Nova Scotia.One of my favorite regions, the province of Nova Scotia, also known as Canada's "Festival Province," lies to the east of Maine...

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Low Cost Carriers: 5 Days, 9 Airplanes

A business travel specialist discovered aviation's new frontier in a five-day, eight-airline, first-person trial in May 2004 to judge the service and value of America's low cost airlines, and...

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Garden Of The Gulf: Prince Edward Island

The International Shellfish Festival comes to Canada's remote eastern island in time to catch changing leaves and uncrowded trails.Ah, Prince Edward Island. In my many visits to Canada, somehow...

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Across The Caribbean Aboard Westerdam: A Floating, Family-Friendly Hotel

Have children who want to learn about the world on the ultimate field trip? Holland America cruises can fulfill and exceed that educational requirement. It's winter in the Northern Hemisphere....

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