“Grandma, this is sweet!” exclaimed 9-year old Jenna upon entering our 70′ Forever Houseboat. This outburst set the tone as three generations of the Scott family from three states set sail into the new year. Jenna and her 7-year-old brother, …
Orlando: Where The Fun Is by Bonnie and Bill Neely
Perhaps the place in the United States that most of the world’s tourists want to visit is Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and what a magical place it is. With various theme parks you can plan many days of …
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Some Resorts are Destinations unto Themselves by Terry Zinn
Looking back over a recent visit to the Scottsdale Arizona Fairmont Princess Resort and Spa, I can definitely classify it as a destination unto itself. Guests could sequester themselves in this desert oasis and not need to venture to the …
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Castle Hotels In England by Susan Radcliffe
They say every Englishman’s home is his castle, but there are several real castles around the country where you can feel like the King for a while (or the Queen!) They have been converted into hotels which offer unique accommodation …
Namibia — Part 1: Where Arid Desert Meets Frigid Sea by Fyllis Hockman
They say it’s hard to walk in another’s footsteps, but those were exactly the instructions we received when trekking along the ridge of an approximately 350-foot-high sand dune in Namibia. The old mountain-climbing adage applies here, as well: “The slower …
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Hong Kong, Asia’s Golden Gate by Emma Krasov
Photography by Yuri Krasov Most flights to South-East Asia change planes in Hong Kong. So there I was, just a 14-hour flight from San Francisco, jumping a day to reach the very future of Asia. I surely wouldn’t miss an …
KOA Welcomes Kampers All Over North America by Bonnie and Bill Neely
We have been RVers for many years and many miles. We have enjoyed all kinds of camping sites in 49 states (not Hawaii) l but we find the most reliably well equipped places are the KOA Kampgrounds, where you can …
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The Lore of Champagne by Ron Kapon
Champagne, Taittinger & Reims: The lore of champagne is filled with courageous acts and bold people. Napoleon was a great lover of champagne and personally protected his favorite champagne house from invading armies. Churchill used champagne to elevate his spirits …
Hooray for Hollywood by Patty Burness
Hollywood is one fun place to visit. If you think it’s the playground for only the rich and famous, forget that notion and hop on the next plane to Southern California. Hollywood Boulevard, from North Highland to North Vine, is …
More Gastronomic Opportunities for Visitors to Southern Mexico by Alvin Starkman
The accolades tell it all: “I had a terrific and very inspiring time in Oaxaca. Your knowledge of the culture and region introduced us to so many interesting people, all willing to share their passion, whether it was for pottery, …
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