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Iceland is a Drama Queen – Part 1

Iceland is easy to reach.  Non-stop flights from Portland, Oregon, to Reykjavik, Iceland, are only 7 ½ hours. As our Iceland Air jet passed over Hudson Bay, we gazed in awe at the arctic wasteland and the vast surreal snowy mosaic of ice below.  We dozed fitfully in the endless daylight of

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From Chatuchak to Khlong Lat Mayom: The Best Markets in Bangkok

Bangkok is a bargain hunter’s paradise, so it’s no wonder that the city is chock-full of shopping centers and markets selling everything from fresh produce to clothing and accessories. If you plan on spending a day in one of these vibrantly chaotic shopping jungles, you should definitely wear comfy shoes

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Top Traveling Tips

Traveling is an incredible experience – it’s the chance to visit beautiful new destinations, try exotic food, and learn about different cultures all around the world. However, between the organizing, planning, and concerns over funding, arranging your traveling adventure can be challenging! To help you plan an unforgettable trip, here

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Top 5 features of a Desert Safari in Dubai

If your next travel consideration is a desert safari but you are not completely sure your co-travelers will enjoy every aspect of it, here are my thoughts on booking the most popular desert safaris in Dubai, which I experienced less than a year ago.  Think about the most expansive, blindingly beautiful

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Delray Beach
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Delray Beach – Village by the Sea

Delray Beach, Florida is America’s village by the sea. It has a great mixture of small town charm with a bustling main street featuring many clothing boutiques, art galleries and restaurants. Forget the car rental, everything here is so close, including the luxurious accommodation, and did I forget the beach!

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Tips for Touring St Augustine, Florida

St Augustine, Florida is one of America’s most romantic cities. A city to be savored, it is best explored on foot. Forget about your car and stroll along narrow streets admiring the houses of the US’s oldest city – where coquina walls retain ancient secrets and placards note those who

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Bus and Train Connections Between Prague and Vienna

Both Vienna and Prague have a deep historical background. With the cities history intermingling even more so in recent times,due to the presence of both Austria and Czech Republic in the European Union and their cooperation in the Schengen Agreement, movement across the border between the two countries has witnessed a

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Fall Adventures: Hiking Through Flora and Fauna
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Fall Adventures: Hiking Through Flora and Fauna

When the temperature begins to drop, there’s a crispness to the air, and the leaves turn the most glorious shades of red, gold, and orange, it’s no surprise if your desire to get outdoors and spend time in nature increases for Fall adventures. Autumn is a beautiful season, and it

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Bonnie Carroll

Stress Free River Travel and True Viking Hygge

Experience has taught me, it is a good idea whenever possible to arrive a day early when taking a cruise with Viking River Cruises to avoid any travel complications en-route that might delay your cruise departure or rendezvous time with a traveling companion who may be joining you on the

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Discover Where Your Heart Wants to Go Next

At AccorHotels, we believe luxury – and loyalty – is about knowing what our guests want even before they do. So we did just that, by reading their minds through a series of biometric tests.  SeekerProject.com was created by AccorHotels as the world’s first online biometric experience for destination planning.

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21 Travel Tips To Make You The World’s Smart Traveler

Life is changing significantly and it has changed in many ways already. Humans are very peculiar and their qualities are also very different. People have different types of interest and traveling is one of them. Travelers are spread in every part of the world and these people are really of

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Top Getaway Locations this Summer

If you are planning your next vacation, you might be wondering what there is to see and do at your destination. Doing your research is key to getting the most out of your trip, after all, there is no point in booking a beach vacation when what you actually want

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7 Reasons to Put Visiting Perth on Your Bucket List

By Irene Seah of Perth Tourist Centre— Each one of us has their own bucket list, which mainly consists of the destinations that we want to visit. You have climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, travelled to Chichen Itza, took photos with the Leaning Tower of Pisa…What’s next? Well, let

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Norine Rae

Light at The Lighthouse In San Pedro, CA

By Norine Rae— September 3rd, 2016 was the 12th Annual Music Festival in San Pedro, California. The Lighthouse of San Pedro was bustling with families, enjoying the festivities and I was blessed to participate. Not only did I get to attend and listen to the live music, but I also

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Norine Rae

Venture Out in 2017 with Argyll Cruising

By Norine Rae— As you begin to map out your plans for 2017, why not consider a cruise in the west of Scotland? In December of 2016, I shared with you some of the details of my trip with Argyll Cruising while promising to expand on the attractions we encountered

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Choose Your Moment in Bermuda

Combining sparkling island spirit with classic colonial charm, Bermuda is known the world over for its balmy breezes, rosy pink beaches—and those famous shorts. Book a stay at Hamilton Princess & Beach Club or Fairmont Southampton and uncover treasures on a guided Snorkel, Shipwreck and Reef expedition; get a taste

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Choose Your Moment in the Western Canadian Mountains

The Western Canadian Mountains provide travelers with almost 800 magnificent miles of stunning natural beauty to explore and enjoy. From incredible alpine experiences for adventure-lovers to championship golf courses and award-winning spas for those seeking a more leisurely pace, Fairmont offers breathtaking experiences all summer long. Guests can play an

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Choose Your Moment in Québec City

With its exquisite Old World charm and convenient New World location, Québec City offers an irresistible mix of historical romance and contemporary culture. The iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is the perfect home base to discover the city’s treasure trove of heritage, art and architecture. Guests can get lost in

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