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Desserts Glorious Desserts on the Highseas
Chocolate Chocolate Orange Cake by Nadia Ali When most people think about going on a cruise, the first thing that comes to mind is the dreamy vacation onboard a luxury ship surrounded by the sea....
View ArticleSouthwestern Michigan’s Wine Country Delights the Senses
Napa Valley in California; Tuscany in Italy; The Rioja region in Spain; and….Michigan? While the aforementioned destinations are top of mind as a wine lovers paradise, don’t overlook this lesser known...
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Catch the Spirit in Los Cabos, Mexico
El Arco at Lands End in Los Cabos (Credit: Jerome Levine) From Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo, hotels and restaurants are showcasing wine and spirit experiences. If your liquid memories of Baja,...
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A City of Politics and Playfulness
Parliament Hill in Ottawa After visiting Canada’s party city of Montreal and its astonishingly beautiful neighbor, old Quebec, I was expecting to find Ottawa a little dull. I imagined the capital city...
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Miami Arts and Culture: More than Sun and Sand
Modern skyscrapers on the Miami River in downtown Miami (Credit: Jerome Levine) Miami is probably best known to tourists as a popular cruise port and gateway to the sandy beaches of greater Miami...
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A city alive with history
The stunning skyline of Quebec. Quebec is one of the safest cities on the world, especially for women, my new friend tells me. That’s lucky, I think, because I’ve just jumped into his car and we’re...
View Article9 Reasons to Head to Memphis
Nashville may have been getting all the attention with a television show, but it’s not the only place you want to go to for the history of southern music and family fun. Memphis offers a look into the...
View ArticleSavoring the San Juan Islands
The San Juan Islands affords visitors to the greater Seattle area the opportunity for a quick overnight or weekend connection with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. On these islands, which...
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What Can You Do in the Biggest Mall in the U.S.?
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America. Can you imagine heading to the mall and having your family begging to come along? The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, is more of a city than a...
View ArticleExploring Whidbey Island’s Natural Charm
Visitors in the Seattle area looking for a quick getaway might want to check out Whidbey Island, one of the most scenic and accessible destinations in the Pacific Northwest. Within an hour of leaving...
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Ocean Friendly Whale Watching
Whales are one of the Earth’s largest mammals, the beauty of which is best seen in the open waters of the ocean. There are numerous destinations around the world where you can observe these gentle...
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Montreal Meandering
Montreal’s Basilica It’s Saturday night in Montreal, and I’m determined not to slink back home until at least 10pm; I don’t want my two young Airbnb hosts to think I’m such a social failure I can’t...
View ArticleCelebrating Portland’s Summer Festival Season
While one can find Portlanders coming together regardless of the weather, the city bursts to life once the gray clouds subside. The city’s summer season represents an overabundance of activities...
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Five Carnivals Around the World
People from all over the world tend to seek out vacations where they can bask in the sun and enjoy a climate that’s much hotter than then they are used to on a daily basis. But how about you double …
View ArticleSummer in Seattle
It’s summertime in Seattle, Washington. Hit the water now that the rain subsided and the gray clouds turned into white cotton. Raise a glass of craft beer, cider, wine, or spirits. Check out the city’s...
View ArticleNational Museum of African American History and Culture
Hamilton tickets have become one of the most coveted cultural commodities of our day, but a timed pass to the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) comes in...
View ArticleSt. Petersburg, Florida is a city reborn
St. Petersburg is a city that has made one of the most remarkable urban turnarounds in American history. I used to travel to St. Petersburg occasionally on business in the late-90’s. Back then, it...
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