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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…
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Ten tips for saving on summer travel
Pack your bags and get ready for summer vacation. Here are my best tips for saving on summer travel and keeping to a budget during the season of inflated travel prices. 1. Avoid buying too much car rental insurance If you plan to rent a car, don’t make the mistake of buying too much car rental…
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Ten tips for saving on summer travel
Pack your bags and get ready for summer vacation. Here are my best tips for saving on summer travel and keeping to a budget during the season of inflated travel prices. 1. Avoid buying too much car rental insurance If you plan to rent a car, don’t make the mistake of buying too much car rental…
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Turkey: a rich historical land
On a recent trip to Turkey our guide stated that there are more Greek ruins in Turkey than in Greece. And everywhere I visited, from Ephesus to Cappadocia and beyond; there were more historical treasures and archaeological attractions than I could explore in a lifetime. Turkey is truly a rich historical land. It’s easy to…
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Travel diseases in popular summer destinations
Some of the most popular travel destinations during summer include cities and regions in Central and South America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the South Pacific. Whether you plan to visit the Taj Mahal in India or check out the Great Wall of China, an important component of your travel planning should be a focus…
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Best romantic spots in San Francisco to steal a kiss
From sunsets on the beach to expansive views of the city by the bay, here’s some local expertise on great romantic places to kiss around San Francisco. Here are a few of my favorites. 1. The Marin Headlands is open space above the Golden Gate Bridge and a perfect place to watch the sunset with…
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Best romantic spots in San Francisco to steal a kiss
From sunsets on the beach to expansive views of the city by the bay, here’s some local expertise on great romantic places to kiss around San Francisco. Here are a few of my favorites. 1. The Marin Headlands is open space above the Golden Gate Bridge and a perfect place to watch the sunset with…
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Ten most romantic travel destinations
All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can make a difference when you’re falling in love or recharging your relationship. Tips: Buy a rose, pull off the petals and sprinkle them across the bed. Pack a luxurious bubble bath and fill the tub with…
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Ten most romantic travel destinations
All destinations are not created equal. Picking the right location for natural beauty, relaxation, superb dining and stunning sunsets can make a difference when you’re falling in love or recharging your relationship. Tips: Buy a rose, pull off the petals and sprinkle them across the bed. Pack a luxurious bubble bath and fill the tub with…
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Food writer & contributor barbara davis treadwell
My world is a large one – a delicious, delectable, luscious view of life in many countries. For over 42 years, I have worked as a flight attendant and have been traveling the globe for over 50 years. I have learned much about the people and places I have visited. My primary focus and interest…
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Food writer & contributor barbara davis treadwell
My world is a large one – a delicious, delectable, luscious view of life in many countries. For over 42 years, I have worked as a flight attendant and have been traveling the globe for over 50 years. I have learned much about the people and places I have visited. My primary focus and interest…
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Kick up your heels in Canada’s festival city – edmonton
I put down my blanket and settled into the grassy hillside of the ski resort in Edmonton Canada with fellow folk music lovers. We were old and young, mellow and magnanimous. My spirit soared to the music of Arlo Guthrie and Dougie MacLean – one of Scotland’s biggest stars and creator of the music for…
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Kick up your heels in Canada’s festival city – edmonton
I put down my blanket and settled into the grassy hillside of the ski resort in Edmonton Canada with fellow folk music lovers. We were old and young, mellow and magnanimous. My spirit soared to the music of Arlo Guthrie and Dougie MacLean – one of Scotland’s biggest stars and creator of the music for…
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Sundance: a little resort that’s big on rustic charm
For some people, the word “Sundance” conjures images of Robert Redford in the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a mail-order catalogue, a film festival, or a cable channel. To me, however, Sundance equals a majestic mountain retreat—nestled at the foot of a ski mountain in a grove of aspen trees. Intimate, unpretentious and…
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Sundance: a little resort that’s big on rustic charm
For some people, the word “Sundance” conjures images of Robert Redford in the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a mail-order catalogue, a film festival, or a cable channel. To me, however, Sundance equals a majestic mountain retreat—nestled at the foot of a ski mountain in a grove of aspen trees. Intimate, unpretentious and…
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New york city travel deals for the frugal traveler
Is it possible to visit New York without breaking the bank?Here are cheap and chic hotel suggestions and alternative sightseeing activities that are both fun and affordable! New York City’s average daily room rate in 2012 was a whopping $290, according to NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization.…
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New york city travel deals for the frugal traveler
Is it possible to visit New York without breaking the bank?Here are cheap and chic hotel suggestions and alternative sightseeing activities that are both fun and affordable! New York City’s average daily room rate in 2012 was a whopping $290, according to NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization.…
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The best of napa (when you abandon your diet)
“The Gourmet Mile” in Yountville, a small town with a big reputation for exceptional cuisine and extraordinary wine. Located in the heart of Napa, about an hour drive from San Francisco, the dining tables of some of America’s most celebrated chefs are within walk distance of one another. In fact, Yountville boasts more Michelin-starred…