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J. Kat Loren

A Gem of Affordable Luxury – Sparkling Hill Resort

Every season has its beauty. It’s as true on the face of nature as it is on the human face. After a week at Sparkling Hill Resort in British Columbia’s Okanagan Lake region, three hours drive from Vancouver, BC, I sat beside a small pond near the resort and felt

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Launches New F-Scapes

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has continued the F-scapes collection of extraordinarily unique travel experiences. Created to make the most of the winter season at our North American properties, these once-in-a-lifetime packages offer travelers insider access to the distinctive locales in which Fairmont is located. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is excited

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Sea of Cortez in Baja CA
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Carol Doyel

A Romantic Boomer Couple (Sports Fishing) Getaway

By Carol Doyel – As a woman, you probably love the idea of a romantic getaway vacation. Seclusion, walks on a private beach, couple massages, luxurious spas, crystal clear water… no one has to pull our leg to be whisked away for a romantic getaway. But, for some men –

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Bonnie Carroll

Trattoria Mollie Where Dreams Come True

By Bonnie Carroll− It took me awhile to get to this highly publicized dining spot in Montecito, California and I’m sure it is because Mollie had been given so much attention by Oprah Winfrey, who had become a devotee of Mollie’s turkey meatballs, and invited Mollie to appear on her

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Experience The Magical Things in Venice
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Experience The Magical Things in Venice

By Stephanie McCreedy – There’s something magical about Venice, the Italian city built on water that also carries the nickname ‘City of Romance’. What makes it such an alluring romantic destination? Perhaps it’s the need to share such exquisite sights of the architecture and plazas; the tranquil feeling of floating

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Villa del Palmar
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Bonnie Carroll

Villa del Palmar – Island of Loreto

Took an enjoyable two hour Alaska Airline flight from LAX direct to Loreto Mexico for a celebration of good health that included original mocktails and personalized menus of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free recipes during a Wellness Week Retreat at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, a magnificent

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Visit Vancouver and live like a local
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Visit Vancouver and Live Like a Local

Vancouver is the place to chill out this year. The laid back lifestyle, outdoor spaces, and culinary offerings may mean it’s time to take a trip out west. Live like a local with these top tips.   With its moderate climate (let’s talk about cherry blossoms in February), Vancouver is the

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Donna Hull

Luxury in Maui at Montage Kapalua Bay

By Donna Hull– Romantic accommodations in a quiet, scenic setting with unassuming personal service is my kind of luxury travel experience. And that’s exactly what I found when the Maui Visitor’s Bureau invited me to stay at Montage Kapalua Bay. Although I’ve traveled to Maui twice before, this was my first time venturing to

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Ojai valley inn
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Prudence Lay

Ojai Valley Inn – A Lovely and Peaceful Escape

California’s breathtaking Ojai Valley has long been a gathering place for the health and fitness minded. An important part of Ojai’s history includes the 220-acre Ojai Valley Inn that was originally created as a world-class golf destination, but has developed over the past eight decades into a full-service resort with

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Michele McIntyre

Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas (Part II)

By Michele Mcintyre− In part one of this travel story, I was saying goodbye to my nine fabulous spa pals after spending the day together at the Lake House Spa. You can read about my journey of many friends by clicking here. As the friends all departed, I began the

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Donna Hull

Relax in Luxury at Wailea Beach Villas

By Donna Hull– You’ve just stepped off the plane at Kahului Airport on Maui. You sign for the rental car and head for the villa rental in Wailea. On the way, you’ll need to stop at the grocery store to stock up. But you’re oh-so-tired from the flight. If you reserve a villa at Wailea

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palm pool at lake austin
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Michele McIntyre

Journey of Many Friends to Lake Austin Spa Resort (Part I)

By Michele McIntyre– When I’m not traveling or writing about travel, I can be found planning and orchestrating some sort of elaborate travel scheme. Girlfriend getaways? They’re my favorite trips to plan. I’ve been traveling with a group of girlfriends each year for nearly 10 years now. This year was

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Providenciales in Turks and Caicos Island Vacations

By Michele McIntyre – I’ve recently returned from Providenciales, a tropical paradise in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), where I spent nine days soaking up the sun, fun and culture. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it is for US and Canadian residents to travel to TCI, a

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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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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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Club Med Tennis Instructor at Punta Cana
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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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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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chaminade resort
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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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Majorca: an Awesome Vacation Destination

By Seeley Beal – Are you contemplating a much-needed holiday in the welcoming confines of sunny Spain? If so, 2014 Majorca deals are perfect if you want to experience this stunning island without putting a strain on your budget. Indeed, you will hardly be disappointed with the numerous amenities that

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