King County in the state of Washington is home to the coastal Puget Sound and its well-known cities of Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue, and Mercer Island. In April 2012, through a public policy poll, Seattle was named America’s most popular city. …
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Great KOA Kamping Across The USA by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Many little unusual wheel riding toys were available to families and the playground was well equipped and beautifully maintained. Even the K9 Kampground was fun, with a play kabin for doggies too! Lots of the KOA Kabins were filled for …
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Saint Helena Loves Tourists by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov They say love is not an axiom. It requires proof. There are many ways of showing love, and hospitality is one of the most obvious expressions of love. As guests, we always know if our hosts …
Hilton Head South Carolina: Golf, Ocean and Food ~ What more could you want? by Terry Zinn
The enclave at Hilton Head South Carolina is a mecca for golfers, ocean lovers and those with a hunger for fine dining. My visit filled all those desires, as I stayed at the Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort in the …
Wonderful Wimberley In Texas Hill Country by Bonnie and Bill Neely
In the heart of Texas famous hill country is the little town of Wimberley, established as a village in 1848 which has become a tourist mecca at all times of year and a retirement community. The small downtown seems rambling …
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Take the “Big Apple” Out of The Bucket: How Soon They Grow Up . . . by Perry and Brandi Montoya
She’s dug for crabs on the beaches of the west coast (north and south), she stood wide-eyed as the locals strode and drove up and down Daytona Beach, she’s now positive the Alamo does NOT have a basement, and she …
The Best View of Golden Gate Bridge is from Cavallo Point Lodge by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Staying at Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito, California, means to be incredibly close to the beloved international landmark – San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Consider an overnight stay at Fort Baker in the Marin headlands by …
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IRVINE’S DIVINE! (and so are nearby Disneyland & Knott’s Berry Farm)
Are you ready for a “heavenly” trip to the sunny climes of Southern California? If yes, we can heartily recommend making your base at Irvine, a city quite unlike any other we’ve visited. Why do we call Irvine divine? Because …
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ by Bonnie and Bill Neely
April, May, September, and October are the best times to visit this Navajo “Place Within the Rock.” The wide, flat canyon floor is surrounded by red, sandstone mountains of sheer cliff walls, exceeding 1,000 feet high in places. The scenery …
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Temecula: An All Ages Playground in the Southern California Wine Country by Carmel L. Mooney
While Temecula is long known for its vibrant history, excellent shopping and natural beauty, it has become the heart of Southern California’s wine region. With its proximity to San Diego an hour to the South and Los Angeles a little …
