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Jennifer Avventura

Top 10 Sights in Northern Sardinia

In no particular order of importance, as each town, beach and island, is a spectacular assault on the senses. All ten areas will leave you breathless and in awe 1. Dorgali – with its Giants’ grave, the beach of Cala Gonone, Nuraghic villages, grottos and caves, this area is yours

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Sue Houghton

Trekking in the Himalayas

By Sue Houghton – Free at last from having to factor the needs of teenagers and students into the holiday formula, my husband and I thought we would have a holiday out of our comfort zone, and go for a challenge – an experience. So we booked a 2 week

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Donna Hull

Romance on the Road: Take a Spring Road Trip

By Donna Hull- With the weather warming up on the Gulf Coast, why not greet spring on a romantic road trip http://www.roadtripamerica.com/? Just picture it, the car windows are rolled down, the smell of new growth wafts through the air and the CD’s (okay maybe an iPod) is blasting 60’s

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Edwina Parker

Packing Tips for the Average Traveler

One of the most frequent questions I receive is always a variation of “How do I pack less and still have enough stuff for a week in (wherever they are going)?”. As baggage fees have skyrocketed over the past couple of years this question has become more and more important.

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10 Things You Should Never Pack in Your Checked Bag

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) maintains a complex system of rules for transporting both carry-on items and checked bags on flights. Some objects are prohibited on planes at all times, while others may be checked and not carried, or vice versa. Confused? “When in doubt, leave it out,” says the

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Spa/Resort Destinations
Victoria Boster

The Greenbrier Resort- a Historical Perspective

By Victoria Boster – Can you keep a secret? The people at the famous Greenbrier Resort did— for over 30 years!! Since 1778 people have been traveling to White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia to take advantage of the “healing waters” there. Starting out as a collection of row houses-

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Amy Johnson

El Dorado Royale Resort & Spa and El Dorado Casitas Royale

By Amy Johnson – From the moment that I toured the El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas Royale back in 2009 during a Karisma Hotels travel agent familiarization trip, I knew that I had found something special in the world of All Inclusive resorts. El Dorado Resorts are premier

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Prudence Lay

PGA National Resort, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

By Prudence Lay – Now that the hectic holiday season is past, you may be longing for a respite for a weary body and soul. If you live in an area where winter has taken hold for the long haul, you are probably also wishing that your escape could be

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Victoria Boster

Outstanding in the Field Farm Dinner

By Vicki Boster – You may or may not have heard of “field farm dinners”, but they are growing in popularity. Read the information from Outstanding in the Field website and then join the gardener and I on our recent adventure. From the website- “Our mission is to re-connect diners

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Road Trips
Prudence Lay

A Journey to My Past, Present and Future

By Prudence Lay – Although Christmas is past for another few months, I am reminded of the story “A Christmas Carol” as I think about a recent journey God sent me on. Now, I am no Ebenezer Scrooge, I adore Christmas and try to keep it in my heart all

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Sharon Hurley Hall

Want Winter Warmth? Try Barbados

By Sharon Hurley Hall – Looking for a great winter holiday destination? Consider Barbados. Despite the images we see of celebrities on the beach at Sandy Lane, Barbados is not just for the rich and famous. Many people from around the world maintain second homes here, and it’s a favorite

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Tara Marlow

12 Favorite Things of Austin, Texas

There are numerous articles about Austin. Articles about Austin being the ‘Live Music Capital of the World’ and 6th Street’s abundance of bars. As a regular family (most of the time), we wanted to share more of what Austin has to offer. After a wander around town with my daughter,

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Meg Robbins

Abel Tasman: Head Meets Rock

By Meg Robbins – It’s not always Tom’s fault. What I have discovered in the enlightenment that often comes with additional years as a planetary citizen is that the flaw may lie in my following Tom. There we are, moseying up and down volcanic hills and native bush on a

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Victoria Boster

A Lovely Day in Kentucky

By Victoria Boster – Shaker Village, located in Pleasant Hill, KY is home to the largest restored Shaker community in the United States. As the sultry days of summer give way to the chills of fall- this quiet, once vital community is ablaze with the vibrant colors of autumn. Guests

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Michele McIntyre

Omni Mount Washington Resort

By Michele McIntyre – On a recent trip my family stayed for two nights at the majestic grand hotel, the Omni Mount Washington Resort. Wow! Huge doesn’t begin to describe the magnitude of this historical resort, made seemingly larger by the Presidential Range literally in the properties backyard. Opened in

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Prudence Lay

A Different Kind of Cathedral

By Prudence Lay – There are many cities in the world with grand cathedrals at their center. The countries of Europe, the United Kingdom, Mexico and South America all have breathtaking churches that inspire thoughts of God and His majesty, and make you ponder on the amount of time, skill,

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Road Trips
Prudence Lay

Looking for that Romantic Get Away?

By Prudence Lay – Adair Country Inn & Restaurant The Adair Country Inn & Restaurant is an intimate and romantic retreat located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Individuals, families and couples flock to this sweet area year round to relax, observe wildlife, and take advantage of nearby

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Prudence Lay

Shearer Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast

By Prudence Lay – If you are the type of person who likes to have an adventure at the same time you are relaxing in a cozy home, the Shearer Hill Farm Bed and Breakfast in Wilmington, Vermont may be just what you are looking for. The large spacious rooms

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Michele McIntyre

The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa

By Michele McIntyre- Fall in Vermont is breathtakingly beautiful. I visited with two girlfriends in mid-October for a girlfriend getaway spa hopping weekend at the tail end of peak foliage season. Just a short drive from our weekend home base in Stowe, Vermont, The Essex Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa

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