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My San Francisco is aglow for the holidays
Our Holiday Favorites Every December, when my daughters were young, they dressed up in their holiday finery – red velvet hair ribbons and patten leather shoes — and we left the suburbs behind and crossed the Golden Gate Bridge for a memorable “overnight” in San Francisco.For two days we traipsed through the most elegant hotels…
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My San Francisco is aglow for the holidays
Our Holiday Favorites Every December, when my daughters were young, they dressed up in their holiday finery – red velvet hair ribbons and patten leather shoes — and we left the suburbs behind and crossed the Golden Gate Bridge for a memorable “overnight” in San Francisco.For two days we traipsed through the most elegant hotels…
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Discover southern comfort in savannah
Find relaxation in quaint Savannah, Georgia with decorative architecture and lush green landscape throughout the downtown. It is an urban forest where Spanish Moss hangs from giant oak trees. There is plenty of eating, dining and shopping throughout the meandering streets and brick paved roads. When visiting Savannah, a great choice of stay is the…
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Safari adventure in south africa
On an exploratory adventure to the Northern Cape, a few months ago, I hunted for lions with a bushman guide and tracked rare white rhinos, on foot, in the Kalahari. The landscape is a dramatic mosaic of rugged mountains, deeply incised valleys and rolling terrain of Bushman grass and blisteringly hot red sand dunes. I…
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How to prepare for your european trip
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE My best trips to Europe began long before departure day. Thanks to advance planning I had more choices and less stress. Here’s how I streamline my research and reservations. How to start Research online at guidebook websites such as Lonely Planet, Frommer’s and Foder’s. I especially like…
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A local’s guide to traveling in saigon
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam. Living and working in Saigon gives me a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating cities in the world. I enjoy this city so much. It has amazing architecture, interesting history and a…
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A local’s guide to traveling in saigon
The past six years of my life have been spent in Southeast Asia—more specifically in Thailand, Cambodia and now Vietnam. Living and working in Saigon gives me a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating cities in the world. I enjoy this city so much. It has amazing architecture, interesting history and a…
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Santa fe is synonymous with art, jewelry, food and sunshine
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 If you have a weak spot for sunshine, blue skies, silver jewelry, southwestern art and fabulous food, you’ll adore Santa Fe, New Mexico. The strands of history intertwining here —from Native American to Mexican to Catholic missionary to famous modern-day artists, namely Georgia O’Keefe — have…
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Tip of the week : avoid dental disasters
Remember Tom Hanks in the gripping survival drama Cast Away? Using a rock, he knocked out his sore tooth to end the excruciating pain. A cracked tooth, that I was unaware of, could have sent me to a rural hospital in Myanmar. Most people neglect to pack a dental repair kit. If you lose a…
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How to survive long flights
Over the years I’ve learned some tips to help survive long domestic or international flights. The key is a combination of activity, water and sleep. Here are my travel-tested tips (and those of several flight attendants), to help you arrive feeling and looking good. Wear loose-fitting clothing, shoes and socks. Your best bet is comfortable…
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Food and wine festivals in napa, somona and beyond: why you need a wine bra!
Meet a celebrity chef like Charlie Palmer, sip wine and eat well at the Bacchus-inspired festivals all over the country. How do you find them? C heck the “Events Calendar” in area websites for the latest offerings. For Northern California wine areas try these sites: Healdsburg, Sonoma County, Napa. Survival Tips for Wine Trips Eat…
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Myanmar: Photos, reflections and tips
When I traveled to “Burma” for the first time, an iron-fisted militant government ruled and people were suffering from the horrors of one of the longest running civil wars in history. Myanmar has been slowly emerging from a prolonged era of isolation and repression with new freedoms of expression, a new Constitution and elections. I…
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How to breeze through airport security
Avoid the long lines at airport security. Frequent travelers, if you travel internationally, check out the Global Entry pass. Once you qualify, you will zip past the long lines waiting for the passport check. Use the pass when you return to the USA. The wait at customs and passport control at the Miami Airport has…
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An oasis of calm and luxury in Las Vegas
I’m going to get to the good part right away and tell you to get the salted mini pretzels. Order whatever drink you like, try all the wonderful small plates, but do not leave PRESS at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas without trying the salted mini pretzels. PRESS PRESS is new a little bar…