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A Blend of Old-World Elegance and Contemporary Luxury on the French Riviera The beauty of the past meets the comfort of the present The French...

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Sensational Vermont Swimming Holes
There is no doubt that Vermont is full of amazing things to do all year round. During the summer months, you’re likely to find the...

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Guide to Vacation Home Rentals in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is roughly the size of West Virginia. It is easy to get around, plus public transportation is relatively inexpensive. Despite being small in...

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5 Reasons to Love the Suites at the Inn by the Sea
With impeccable service and a commitment to being environmentally conscientious, the Inn by the Sea has been honored with many awards and accolades for being one...

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The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont
If you are dreaming about a safe, socially distanced vacation consider renting an Airbnb in Vermont. With roughly 620,000 people spread out over 9,250 square...

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Make Travel Safe Again
Insights from a mid-pandemic trip to Portugal If you follow my social media, you probably know that I was recently in Portugal. Specifically, I traveled...

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A Long Weekend in Camden, Maine
Updated March 20, 2023 Maine’s mid-coast boasts many beautiful coastal towns. While I usually stay in a region south of Portland, I recently discovered Camden,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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What you will love about sailing on a Royal Clipper Cruise
The Royal Clipper is no ordinary cruise ship. One of the three vessels in the Star Clippers fleet, with five masts and 42 sails, she is...

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My 3 Favorite Unplugged Vacations
While there are certainly times you need to be online and accessible, it shouldn’t be while you are on vacation. Everyone needs, and deserves, to unplug from...

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Barge Cruising: A Guide for First-Timers
Barge cruising is one of the most relaxed and luxurious ways to see the European countryside. Barge cruises are vastly different than other types of...

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Where to Eat Local in Vermont
No matter where you choose to eat in Vermont you will find most restaurants have a food philosophy that incorporates a myriad of local products...

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Best Vacation Rental Homes Around the World
I know a thing or two about vacation rentals because I have been renting them for several years. Right around the time our kids were...

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Affordable Luxury on the Gulf Shores of Alabama
Do you love to hear the sound of waves crashing on the beach while you are on vacation? I know I do. I can see...

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9 Unusual Things to Do on Maui
The best things to do on vacation aren’t always the most well-known things to do. For me, the more uncommon and off-the-beaten path the activity...

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Beach House Dreams on Alabama’s Gulf Shores
Can you picture yourself relaxing on the sugar white sands of the Gulf of Mexico? I sure can. This winter I will be heading to...

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Skiing Out West at Park City
At 50, I thought my ski days might be numbered. Certainly, trying something as intimidating as skiing out west was not on my radar. After...

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Discovering Torrance: A Southern California Gem
Located just down the road from the popular Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beaches, you will find the best beach in Southern California. Torrance Beach is just...

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Where to Stay and What to Do in Conejo Valley, California
With Southern California’s seemingly endless days of sunshine, it is a great place to visit any time of year. If you are looking to escape...

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Viking River Cruise Longship Overview
I am not much for crowds, especially while on vacation. That means when I cruise, I tend to favor small luxury cruise ship lines that carry...

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48 Hours In Berlin
Berlin is an underrated city and less expensive than many of the other larger European capitals. If you are interested in history, particularly World War...

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Top 10 Things to Do in the Outer Banks Now
The Outer Banks is a 130-mile stretch of barrier islands just off the coast of North Carolina. Commonly referred to as the OBX, this National...

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5 Things to Do In Montreal This Weekend
There are so many things to do in Montreal it is the ideal place for a weekend getaway. Although Montreal is a big city, it has...

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Winter Driving Safety Tips in Vermont
These days you can never be sure when the next nor’easter will blow into Vermont. Weather can be unpredictable, and winter can catch even the...

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Windstar Cruises Review: A Small Luxury Cruise Line
Windstar Cruises maintains that they are 180 Degrees from Ordinary. After sailing on their luxury cruises numerous times, I completely agree. In fact, they are extraordinary. Recently...

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Top 5 Things to Do In Porto
I first came to Porto on a Windstar cruise that was sailing from Dublin to Lisbon. Although I only spent a few hours in the...

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5 Reasons to Stay at the Conrad New York
The Conrad New York is located in lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City. This all-suite hotel is in an ideal spot for those who don’t love...

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How to Visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum
He probably thought he wasn’t being disrespectful, or maybe he didn’t think about it at all. But when he answered his cell phone in the...

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6 Reasons to Stay at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
This year my family went on an epic adventure. We took our first ever RV Trip. Knowing that we’d be spending a week in tight quarters, the...

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Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farms in Vermont
Every year my family sets out to find, and cut down, the biggest Christmas tree in Vermont. Our quest for the largest conifer is a...

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The Perfect Provincetown Vacation Rental
Living in New England, Cape Cod is an ideal destination for a quick weekend getaway. From Vermont, we can make it to the Cape in...

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An Unplugged Vacation on the Windjammer Angelique
Do you remember when going on vacation really meant you were taking a vacation? In today’s totally connected world it is almost hard to imagine...

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9 Things to Love About the Woodstock Inn & Resort
Embarking on an extensive refurbishment, the Woodstock Inn & Resort is now more magnificent than ever. The lobby, first-floor public spaces and the entryway are all...

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Electric Bikes Tours In Vermont
Have you ever ridden an e-bike? Me neither and I had no idea what riding electric bikes might be like. After I recent outing with...

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7 Things You Absolutely Must Do In Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is a unique vacation spot. As I found out on a recent trip to the area, there is something for everyone to do no...

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What You Need to Know Before Taking Your First RV Trip
Taking or first RV trip has been on my family’s travel bucket list for years. The idea of exploring several places in a short amount...

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How to Choose the Perfect Vacation Rental
Hotels can be expensive family vacation options. Often times a vacation house rental can be a more cost-effective way for families to travel.  If you...

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Where to Eat on Eleuthera
Just a short flight from Nassau, Eleuthera is a small outer island in the archipelago of the Bahamas. With miles of pink sand beaches and...

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5 Reasons to Stay at Archer Hotel New York
It is the little things that make a difference at the Archer Hotel New York. Modern travelers have come to expect standard hotel amenities such...

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Why You Should Visit St. Simons Island, GA
St. Simons Island is the largest of the four barrier islands that make up the Golden Isles. Located on the southern tip of Georgia’s coast,...

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Where to Eat in the Outer Banks Now
The Outer Banks of North Carolina might not be known as a culinary destination yet but it should be. The OBX, as it is known by...

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The Truth about Sailing on a Windjammer Cruise
I enjoy cruising on small luxury ships. They are intimate, have unique itineraries and often go where bigger boats cannot dock. While a Maine windjammer cruise...

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Off-Road Segway Tours In Vermont
My family has had the opportunity to go on several segway tours during our travels. We have done both on and off-road tours. Riding on a segway...

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What to Expect on an Airboat Ride
If you have never been on an Airboat Ride before you are in for an aquatic adventure. I recently went out for the first time in Vero...

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Where to Eat in Vero Beach, Florida
Located on Central Florida’s Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is an unpretentious coastal town with lots to offer its visitors and residents year round. There are miles of pristine...

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5 Vacation Rentals You Wish You Had Booked
Did you know that a weekly vacation rental is likely to be less expensive than staying in a single hotel room for 7 nights? Don’t get me...

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Where to Eat in Nashville
When someone mentions Nashville, the first thing that usually comes to mind is Country Music. While it is true that Nashville is known as Music City,...

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