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Packing for Summer Road Trip

As travel slowly resumes, it looks like more and more Americans are thinking of sticking closer to home this summer. I hesitate to bring back the term stay-cation, so let's call it a near-cation. This means if you are...

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Staying in a Hotel During Coronavirus

I was pretty excited to pack my suitcase and spend the night in a hotel. Like most people, I have not been traveling during the coronavirus outbreak at all. I’ve been grounded for eight weeks, in a travel writer‘s...

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Where I Like to Stay in Montréal

Updated March 19, 2023 There are many luxury hotels located in downtown Montréal that offer an excellent experience. Some of the top choices include Hotel Birks, Four Seasons, and Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. These 5-star properties are all located within Montreal's...

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Exploring “The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built”

Regent Seven Seas Cruises promises an unrivaled experience, and they most certainly deliver. When every detail of your voyage has been taken care of, such as flights, airport transfers, shore excursions, and more, you know you are sailing with...

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A Look at Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady

Updated March 18, 2023 Virgin Voyages' first cruise ship, the Scarlet Lady, will set sail in April 2020. The Scarlet Lady is the first of Virgin's four planned vessels. This bold new cruise ship will be based in Miami and...

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Québec City Travel Guide

Québec City sits at the point where the St. Charles and St. Lawrence Rivers converge. With a history that stretches back 400 years, it is the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico. Made up of 6...

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5 Packing Hacks Under $10 for Toiletries

What can I bring on the plane? By now you should be familiar with cramming a week's worth of liquids and lotions into one transparent quart-size travel bag. The TSA 3-1-1 rule has been in place since 2006. While...

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The J & E Riggin: A Culinary Adventure at Sea

Sailing on a Maine Windjammer Cruise is something I look forward to every summer. I have been lucky to have the opportunity to sail on several different schooners over the years. While most windjammer voyages are similar, the individual...

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