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J. Kat Loren

Top 4 Natural Wonders of the Big Island

By J. Kat Loren  – #1 Giant Manta Rays The best dive in theatre on the Big Island presents one of the most mesmerizing shows you will ever see – the Cirque du Manta Ray. Divers swim to a rock-side seat about 40 feet underwater for the 45-minute show. Snorkelers

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Discover the Out Banks – North Carolina

By Tomas Bruce – When visiting the Outer Banks, your list of things to do may very well exceed the amount of time you have to spend in our area. There is so much to do and see here that it cannot possibly all be done in one vacation’s time.

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J. Kat Loren

Some Like it Hot: Sleeping on an Active Volcano

By J. Kat Loren – Mark Twain liked it hot. Jack London wasn’t afraid of a little heat either. Apparently, they both enjoyed traveling in mountains and on the open ocean. Twain’s editor at the Sacramento Union booked a conventional ship to the Sandwich Islands so that Twain could write a series

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Bonnie Carroll

Chaing Mai Bo Sang: Preserving the Ancient Art of the Umbrella

By Bonnie Carroll – A visit to the Bo Sang Umbrella Village, located 8 kilometers east of Chaing Mai, is a pleasant introduction to a collection of talented artisans who make and decorate the world renowned sa paper umbrellas and parasols. This is an art form that has been handed

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Southern India Holiday

By Sophia Mann- India is on the bucket list of many globe trotters and adventurers, and even those simply who simply love to travel and revel in the differences of humanity. But it’s too big a land to be explored in one visit. The best is to zero down on

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Alternative European City Breaks

By Anna Campbell – Those thinking of taking a long weekend away in Europe are likely to toy with the idea of visiting a well-known destination popularised by the thousands of other tourists doing the exact same thing. Although traditional European city breaks destinations such as Paris have proven to

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J. Kat Loren

Intergenerational Cruising: The No-stress Family Vacation

Everyone’s done it in my family but me. When my sister called and said mom and dad wanted to take the Star Princess cruise to Alaska in August, round trip from their homes near the San Francisco port I balked. They had all cruised before. Despite traveling all over the

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Fun Vacation Ideas for Brand New Empty Nesters

By Alison Stanton – You just finished helping your last-born child move into the dorms. And now it’s official—you are now empty nesters. While this is definitely a time of transition for you and your spouse and it’s normal to feel sad, it also can be a great opportunity to focus

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3 Summer Vacation Ideas for Active Seniors

By K.C. Dermody – Active, adventure travel is growing increasingly popular. In fact, it’s accelerated at a 65 percent yearly rate since 2009, according to the Adventure Tourism Market Study released last fall. But just because you’re over 50, 60, or even 70, doesn’t mean you can’t jump on the

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Five Reasons to Tour France by Boat

By Alex Harbour ─ River cruising has seen a dramatic increase in popularity over recent years; sailing leisurely from one port to the next taking in the varying scenery, it’s no surprise as to why these holidays are so popular. If you’ve never been on a river cruise before, here

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Michele McIntyre

24 Hours in Family-Friendly Canandaigua, New York

You want me to do what? Did I say that out loud? Or did I keep those words fearful words trapped inside my bubble of private thoughts? Regardless, it’s exactly what I was thinking as I stepped off the safe and stable platform that’s attached to a tree. I’m clipped

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Carol Lovegren-Miller

A Venture onto the Flanks of Violent Mt. St. Helens

By Carol Lovegren Miller− Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. She steams in anger; sometimes she even blows her top.  Deceptively serene, Mount St. Helens has captivated my imagination ever since she exploded in May of 1980.  For this reason I

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Club Med – Title Sponsor of The Generation Cup Tennis Tournament Series

Club Med –– the original all-inclusive resort company – signs as the title sponsor of The Generation Cup Tennis Tournament Series in Florida, Mexico and The Dominican Republic.   Hall of Famer Rose Casals with her company Sportswoman, Inc., and Rich Neher with Tennis Media Group recently signed Club Med

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Lucille Zimmerman

Five Tips For Traveling Internationally With Adult Children

By Lucille Zimmerman − It started as a crazy dream. Six years ago our daughter Taylor studied abroad for a semester when she attended Baylor University. Now our son was graduating from the University of Colorado, but since his program did not offer a study abroad opportunity Taylor suggested we

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Norine Rae

The B’s and P’s of China – China at a Glimpse

By Norine Rae – Before moving to China my views of this society were clouded by judgments influenced by the media. Even today, I read the headlines on Yahoo and question the daily lens from which I view this emerging nation. From my perspective working here as a university teacher

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Norine Rae

Exploring China’s Ancient City Xi’an in 2 Days

By Norine Rae – Just as you enter my apartment, in Beijing, there is a world map hanging on the wall to the left. I placed this map on the wall when I arrived to remind me to look at the vastness of nations and pray for them as I’m

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Road Trippin’: Tips for Traveling With Toddlers

A road trip can be one of the most exciting adventures a family will embark on together, and will help create memories that will last a lifetime. Traveling with toddlers, though, can be a challenge. Even if you have the most well-behaved toddler, expecting your child to sit still and

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Planning a Trip to Dubai?

Dubai is a fabulous destination for tourists because of the welcoming atmosphere, luxury hotels, excellent beaches, exciting nightlife, and great shopping. You are almost certainly going to enjoy a holiday in this part of the world, but if you want to get the most out of your experience, you need to do some extra

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Chaminade Resort – Step into Old California above Santa Cruz

By J. Kat Loren − The coastal fog parts shortly after I turn off highway 101 and drive up the hillside towards Chaminade Resort through a  forest of cypress and eucalyptus. Its scent invades my car and I am instantly relaxed. Chaminade Resort & Spa is a 300 acre property

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Michele McIntyre

Royal Isabela

By Michele Mcintyre− “Welcome Home”. It’s a greeting that surprises and delights us as we pass through the gates of Royal Isabela in Puerto Rico’s northwest corner. This warm welcome sets the tone splendidly for our all too short Easter weekend visit. Flying into San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport,

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