Floating face up in the Watsu pool at the Kalani Ocean Retreat that is tucked into a remote corner of the Big Island in Hawaii, I drifted in a state of embryonic innocence. Sylvie, my provider, massaged my spine gently …
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Wining, Dining & Touring in California’s Central Coast
In the past few years I have traveled to and written about Sonoma, Napa, Livermore and San Mateo, all reachable through San Francisco. Most recently I spent a week south of the San Francisco airport. My first stop was San …
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Virginia Is For Lovers, Richmond Is For Love by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov The Fortieth anniversary of the official state tourism slogan, Virginia is for Lovers, seemed a good enough reason to visit the Cavalier State. Choosing Richmond for a short but sweet encounter was easy with all it …
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Land Before the Hand of Man by Sandra and John Scott
Few places on earth can match the astonishing natural beauty of Palau. With a population of 20,000, it is a paradise with over 500 densely tree-covered islands of which only nine are inhabited. Once the scene of horrific battles during …
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A Taste of France in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada by Patty Burness
There are some real travel bargains available now. If you can take advantage of them, try Quebec City — this UNESCO-designated World Heritage site is a treasure. And getting there takes about the same time as a flight from San …
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Quebec City: Music Festivals and More by Terry Zinn
All great international cities have a continuous line up of festivals to entice visitors and enthrall their citizens. Quebec City is no exception. http://www.quebecregion.com/e/plan-activit.asp#festivals I recently had a sampling of Quebec City’s summer music festival which always features top of …
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Celebrating Branson’s New Air Service
Let’s start with my impression of Branson before I arrived and compare it with my thoughts after spending 5 days there. Over 8 million visitors a year come to town, and over 100 million live within a day’s drive, though …
Where California Ends Oregon Begins by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov A five-hour trip from the City by the Bay grants mostly spectacular views of the emerald hills, patched with purple lupines and studded with orange poppies, and pastoral scenes with grazing sheep and cows. Even a …
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Surviving Extinction:The Duwamish Tribe in Seattle by Kregg P.J. Jorgenson
With the recent and long awaited opening of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center in Seattle, Washington, traditional Puget Salish tribal drumming, songs, and dancing once again resonates in their rightful ancestral home. With over 6,000 square feet of strong …
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Bangkok Mini-Vacation Again by Sandra and John Scott
Friends have said to us, “You are going to Thailand – again?” We reply, “We have been there a dozen times and there is always something wonderful to do.” This trip was no exception. Any reason is a good reason …
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