Take Your Grandkids On A Cruise
Taking the grandkids on a cruise, without the soothing buffer of having their parents on board? If so, heed the advice of a savvy senior sailor a.k.a. Grandma who cruised from Los Angeles to Mexico. Planning...
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Good Golly! Macon, Georgia For Music And History
A mom takes the family back to her old stomping grounds in Macon, known as Middle Georgia, and discovers museums, monuments, music and great eats in the heart of the Peach State. Not long...
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Cruising The Baltic With Kids Aboard HAL Eurodam
Cruise-lovers know all about summer voyages to Alaska and the Caribbean, and now more than ever cruise companies are offering an alternative family cruise vacation to the Baltics and Northern Europe, including...
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Our Family Vacation in Italy
Here are some tried and true tips from a mom who's "been there, done that" on an Italy family trip with her teens. Italy. Just mention that you are going on vacation to Italy and people get that dreamy...
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Disney Dining Review: Be Our Guest
Walking into Disney World’s Be Our Guest restaurant is like walking straight into the classic Disney movie Beauty and the Beast and being welcomed into the story.
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Best 5 Nightspots in the Stone City – Tashkent
In the majestic country of Uzbekistan is housed a mystical city called Tashkent. Everything in this picturesque city is made up of stones, be it monuments, buildings, or mosques. However,...
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Families Say Y.E.S. to Trump Soho New York Hotel’s Free Kids and Teens Events
Trump Soho New York is pleased to announce that it has started its y.e.s. program, Young Entrepreneurs Soho, an extension of Trump Kids...
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Connected to Broadway Gets Theatre-Goers Up Close and Personal
A new service designed to enhance the Broadway experience for fervent theatergoers recently debuted on the Great White Way. The series features a pre-performance cocktail reception, preferred...
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West Lake And The Gardens Of Hangzhou, China
At an unusual press event celebrating the UNESCO designation of West Lake in Hangzhou, China as a World Cultural Heritage Site, a Hangzhou Tourism delegation shared the city's beauty...
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Maui’s Kapalua: Hawaiian Playground
Kapalua starts with a glorious, green mountain range; pristine, white-sand coastline and a working pineapple plantation that surround a 1,650-acre resort community. Shade is provided by Cook Island pine...
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Disney’s New Fantasyland
Disney has a talent for giving guests a reason to keep coming back to its parks – they never get old. Keeping with the classic elements of Disney while adding some fresh additions, the Magic Kingdom’s...
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Two Minds, One Heart and the Syros International Film Festival
How did little known Syros, capital of the Cyclades island group that includes the sexier Mykonos and more scenic Santorini, get its very own Syros International Film Festival?...
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Reunion Celebration At Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort
The Renaissance Esmeralda Indian Wells Resort & Spa was the perfect desert playground for our "Five Generation Family Reunion" celebration. The prestigious desert enclave of Indian...
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Staycation at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Times Square
Robert Leroy Ripley started out by drawing sport oddities for The Globe and ended up as the creator of Ripley’s Believe It or Not Odditoriums,...
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The Magic of Disney– Free of Charge
Walt Disney’s famous theme park, Disney World, invites more than just Florida residents to experience the magic and joy associated with childhood...
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The Land of Sugar
Sugar Land, Texas is known as the "Land of Sugar" and “The Land of the Beautiful” whiles being renowned for its outstanding beauty. Unlike other cities,...
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Rocking in Memphis
If music, food, and history is on your mind, you want to come to Memphis. The first place you need to see is the Memphis Bridge. The bridge was opened on December 17, 1949. The bridge...
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Experience Seattle
Set against the beautiful Puget Sound, Seattle has a range of activities, sights, and opportunities for any individual. With our gentle climate, our eco-friendly community has incorporated nature...
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Calling All Shoppers, Surfers, and Adventurers to Destin
Kalonte Jackson-Tate Have you had a stressful year? Are you looking for somewhere to relax and...
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The Treasures of Charleston
Growing up in Charleston South Carolina, I have always felt a strong sense of community. One would think that this is because it is my hometown, but I have grown to learn...
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Hats’ Off To San Antonio!!
When people think of San Antonio they think cowboys, ranchers, or just plainly people who are stuck in the mid west.What if I told you it was so much more than that. This...
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Maryland: Famous for its Crabs and its Not-So-Crabby Locals
I am here to welcome you to Worcester County, Maryland and some of the most unique and absolutely breathtaking destinations that any travel enthusiast could venture to. Assateague Island,...
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Eastern Iowa: More than Food and Fairs
I have lived in Iowa all of my life. Some people say that it’s in, or even is, the middle of nowhere. This where I come in. I hope to banish the misconceptions people have about Iowa, and prove that...
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Austin: Ain’t it Something? What to do in the Live Music Capital
I’m goin’ down to Austin, Texas, I’m goin' down to save my soul Guy Clark, “Texas Cookin’” Of...
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Intelligent Travel: The Best this World has to Offer
I have been to many of the famous cities of the world and have been privileged enough to see the great beauty the earth has to offer. As a traveler who is consistently watching her budget and who...
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The Cherry Capital
Everyone has a favorite place to travel. That place that gives you a sense of peace and happiness. That place where you can have a good time without worrying about the...
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The Beautiful and Exotic Land of Cape Town, South Africa
Have you ever felt like traveling to a place that is relaxing and upbeat at the same time? Well, there is only one place on earth that encompasses both of these adjectives. That perfect...
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The 626
So what is the 626? The 626 generally covers the San Gabriel Valley area in Los Angeles, California which includes Arcadia, El Monte, Pasadena, West Covina, and my hometown, Monterey Park. This area...
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What Brooklyn Has To Offer !
I live in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, a city where all five boroughs are special in their own unique way. Like most boroughs Brooklyn contains diverse cultures and uplifting energy....
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The City Under a Hill
Morgan Hill, California. Ever heard of it? Most people haven’t, considering the puzzling looks I always get from people when asked where I am from. My reply is always the same, “We...
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A Country of Contrasting Colors
Color. I am surrounded by a fantastic spectrum of vibrant hues that fill me with excitement. Even the downpour of rain that welcomed us couldn’t wash away the warmth of this town. The bus passed...
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A Quaint Town for a Wary Traveler
Now, when most people think of a relaxing vacation, they usually think of places such as Florida, or the Caribbean. But might I ask, who thinks of a soothing summer holiday in such a small town as...
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Fort Wayne–A Hidden Treasure
The city may be unknown to many, but it is expounding with adventure and fun! Always something to do... ...
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Alexander(ia) the Great
To all my travel aficionados: Today is not another account of my exotic excursions. Today’s blog entry is about my own backyard. This story begins with a visit from an...
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The Underrated Cities of Upstate New York
Upstate New York is...
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My Eyes See The Beautiful Fort.
When many people think of Florida they think of the hot sun, beautiful beaches and natives walking around in tank tops, flip flops and shorts. They also believe that the only city of any importance...
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Welcome to the Capital of the Free World
I have been on so many adventurous trips in my community. One of the advantages of living near Washington, DC is that there are so many...
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A Great State
There are many things about Des Moines, Iowa that would tempt even the most jaded to visit. We have an art museum that houses renowned works of art, restaurants for every taste palate imaginable...
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Come Visit Jacksonville, Florida!
When I first moved to Jacksonville, Florida at the age 12, I didn’t know what to expect at all. I never imagined that it would be a city where I could grow, potentially attend a top notch college,...
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Columbia, a Gem in the Midwest
Two weeks before my fifth birthday, I moved to Columbia, Missouri (http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/) for my dad’s new job. Typical of...
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A Perfect Country Get Away
The smoke is rising in the air, the aroma of barbecue cooking on the grill, generously you apply your favorite barbecue sauce while looking out on to the water. Want to know where I am talking...
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Port Huron, Michigan-So Much More Than a Small Town
Most people would never consider Port Huron, Michigan as a place to spend a vacation. However, they would be surprised to know that although it’s a small city of 30,000 people, it has unique...
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The Hollywood Above Houston
30 miles north of Houston, Texas is a township by the name of The Woodlands. To get there from the big city, just drive up, and take a flying left on exit 76B over I45 North, then...
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Cornering Kona
I spent a week in paradise. Kona, Hawaii. I met a lizard instead of a blond surfer. I spent the week making friends...
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Home Sweet Home
I have lived in South Bend, Indiana my whole life. I know you're thinking, “I'm so sorry," but it's actually a great place. There is plenty...
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Wichita Hidden Gems
When Kansas is thought of (if ever), it is generally not viewed as a tourist destination. All we have to offer are airplanes and wheat. Right? Wrong. Welcome to Wichita, Kansas where adventure is...
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