The only sound was the crunch of our tires on the crushed limestone as my family and I pedaled our bikes along the Mickelson Trail in South Dakota. Suddenly my sons slowed their mountain bikes to avoid the flock of …
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Engaged on Oahu by Saul Schwartz
Photography by Saul Schwartz On the evening of our first night in Hawaii, after a brief struggle, I found a secluded spot on Waikiki beach to propose to Fern. This took place while we were forcing ourselves to adjust to …
Monet Art at Fort Worth’s Kimbell Museum of Art by Terry Zinn
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, and can’t be awed by renown Impressionist painters, comes the Kimbell’s Claude Monet the Early Years: 1858 – 1872. You will be illuminated to find out that Monet, mostly known for his …
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Tetherow Resort and the Best of Bend, Oregon by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov There are still places in our jaded crowded world where time stands still; where serene mountain lakes lie surrounded by the green pines; where you might not meet one person for miles and for hours; where …
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A Century of Wonder: Our National Parks by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Thanks to President Woodrow Wilson, the National Parks Service in the United States is celebrating its 100 year birthday this year, 2016, although the first National Park to be designated as such was Yellowstone, which was so designated by President …
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Our April in Paris – 2016 Style by Saul Schwartz
Who: Saul Schwartz (author) and his newlywed wife, Fern Bradshaw of Alexandria, Virginia. We chose April in Paris for our honeymoon; this was our first trip to the French capital. The day after our wedding at Lansdowne in Leesburg, Virginia, …
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Nemacolin: The Ultimate in Laid-Back Luxury by Fyllis Hockman
I was halfway through my Dreamcatcher massage when the masseuse started dancing around the table. Now, I’m somewhat of an experienced spa-goer, but this was new for me. As were so many other things at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in …
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Revenue Management: A Brief History of Why You Pay What You Do by Howard Hian
Before I became a full-time travel writer, I was in the hotel business. At that time, in the early 1970s in San Diego, revenue management wasn’t even a phrase, much less a concept or coveted position in an organizational chart. …
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The Art of Tea at St. Regis San Francisco by Emma Krasov
The symbol of upscale hospitality, and the epitome of elegance and good taste, St. Regis San Francisco recently added a new attraction to its already well-loved and popular with out-of-town guests and city dwellers alike St. Regis Lobby Lounge. This …
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Pompano Beach Florida: Your Get Away Oasis by Terry Zinn
Photography by Terry Zinn Some Florida resorts are located amid a massive amount of traffic and tourist activity. The Marriott Pompano Beach Resort and Spa is somewhat off the beaten track, and is boon for motorists, with their own transportation. …
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