by Maureen C. Bruschi I have nothing against Coney Island. A bite of a Nathan’s hot dog at the original Nathan’s hot dog stand at the corner of Surf and Stillwell on Coney Island alone is worth the trip. Toss …
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Nova Scotia – Shaped by the Land and Sea
By Marci DeWolf Nova Scotia’s history and diverse cultures are defined by the sea. One senses a rich and storied past entering the capital of Halifax. The iconic Bluenose II Schooner, Peggy’s Cove lighthouse and Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail illustrate …

Four Days of Exploration in the Vibrant Hungarian Capital of Budapest
By Saul Schwartz With a population of about 1.7 million, the Hungarian capital may seem imposing at first. However, the historic areas within Buda and Pest are contained within a manageable geographic area. These now united “twin cities” are divided …
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Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country: Hospitality, Art, Farm-Fresh Food
By Emma Krasov, photography by Yuri Krasov The largest hotel in Sonoma County, located in the heart of California Wine Country, Hyatt Regency in Santa Rosa is definitely more than just a place to stay. Recently renovated with brand new …
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Along Buller Creek, South Island, New Zealand
By Bonnie and Bill Neely What a surprise we had as we were boarding the Interislander Ferry from Wellington on the North Island, New Zealand, to Picton on the South Island! We watched the unloading of the in-coming ship we …

City and Shore: From New Jersey to Manhattan and Back Again
By Linda Oatman High For travelers who love both the bustle of city life and the laid-back relaxation of the beach, the Seastreak Ferry makes it easy with two stops in Manhattan (Wall Street and Midtown) and two in New …
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Cleveland Rocks!
By Saul Schwartz My wife Fern and I found Cleveland to be an underrated destination for a fun three day weekend. Now the second largest city in Ohio, Cleveland has a population of about 400,000 residents. Its major attractions are …

“All Aboard” Alaska
By Perry Montoya. Photos by Brandi and Perry Montoya Try as I may, I continue to travel to storied, picturesque geographical locations in this world expecting to be so overly captivated by the visual and sensory beauty that little else sinks …

Touring Nature Parks and Wildlife Reserves in Portugal by Emma Krasov
Photography by Emma Krasov Arriving in Portugal, the westernmost European country, geographically closest to the U.S., I was thrilled to start touring the nature parks and quaint villages surrounded by granite mountains, crystal-clear waterfalls, mixed forests, and abundant wild flowers …
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Carmel-by-the-Sea in Fun Packages by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Carmel-by-the-Sea, a coastal California town like no other, is located within one square mile of tree-lined streets drowning in cascades of jasmine and bougainvillea. Cozy restaurants, art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and boutique shops abound, surrounded …
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