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When you get the opportunity to get away, what’s your favorite destination? An isolated beach, such as Ocracoke, NC? Or where history lives – Gettysburg, maybe? Perhaps you’re energized by city attractions, such as New York’s Museum of Modern Art. Lots more ideas are just a click away.


Travel: Catalina Island

Posted by on Jun 12, 2010 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Catalina Island

Doesn’t it surprise you that there’s a scenic island, only 22 miles away from Los Angeles (estimated 2010 population...

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Travel: Roswell, New Mexico

Posted by on May 25, 2010 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Roswell, New Mexico

In July, 1947, E.T. couldn’t phone home, because his flying saucer crashed about 30 miles from Roswell, New Mexico. Or not....

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Travel: The Coast of Maine

Posted by on May 9, 2010 in Travel | 2 comments

Here’s a fact that could win you a few bar bets: The total coastline of Maine is greater than the coast of California (3,478 mi. vs....

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Travel: Siesta Beach, Sarasota

Posted by on Apr 26, 2010 in Travel | 1 comment

You’ve probably heard about Dr. Beach (Stephen Leatherman), and his annual ranking of America’s Top 10 Beaches. He often names...

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Travel: Yorktown, Virginia

Posted by on Apr 11, 2010 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Yorktown, Virginia

Yorktown existed as a town beginning in 1691, or 80 years before it became famous. It was named “York” after the city in...

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Travel: Disney World

Posted by on Mar 27, 2010 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Disney World

It would be challenging to try to sum up all the great opportunities available at this Florida megapark. The thing is, I don’t have...

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Sports: Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted by on Mar 26, 2010 in Sports, Travel | Comments Off on Sports: Baseball Hall of Fame

Today’s post is another that honors two interconnected ideas – in this case, the museum in Cooperstown, New York and also the...

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Travel: Vail, Colorado

Posted by on Mar 13, 2010 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Vail, Colorado

It’s not because Vail is the largest single-mountain ski resort in the United States. And it’s certainly not because Vail Ski...

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Travel: The Greenbrier

Posted by on Feb 26, 2010 in Travel | 1 comment

The Greenbrier’s classic exterior doesn’t immediately bring to mind a world-class resort; its architecture perhaps calls to...

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Travel: Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch

Posted by on Feb 12, 2010 in Travel | Comments Off on Travel: Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch

A dude ranch experience isn’t everyone’s idea of a great vacation. But if you love horses, nature, and the West, it could be...

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