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San franciscobest things to do recommended by locals

Click here IMG_4779 to listen to the seals at Pier 39 in San Francisco. As a San Francisco local, we …
New York Times features Marybeth:  "Pioneer in women travel"

New York Times features Marybeth: “Pioneer in women travel”

For advice, ideas, tips on women travel, the New York Times recommends Marybeth. Marybeth is a journalist, editor, author based …
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Hawaii. the big island

As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the …
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Hawaii. the big island

As the jet makes its arching descent across Hilo Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii, we’re mesmerized by the …
Escape to maui. a fabulous find on kaanapali beach.

Escape to maui. a fabulous find on kaanapali beach.

Beat the winter blues by heading to Maui to swim with turtles before breakfast try stand-up paddle boarding at noon …
Travel with Teens

Travel with teens. tips and best vacations.

Why Travel With Teens? Attitude with a capital A, sullen silence and mono-syllabic conversations are only half the fun of …
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Where the pacific meets the rainforest. the wickaninnish inn

You can tell a lot about a luxury hotel by the way it greets its guests. You might expect a …
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Where the pacific meets the rainforest. the wickaninnish inn

You can tell a lot about a luxury hotel by the way it greets its guests. You might expect a …
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Family safari in africa

The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
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Family safari in africa

The noise was wild and untamed—the primeval voice of Africa herself. The full-chested roars of two male lions echoed across …
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Family travel on a disney cruise

My Mickey ears were cast aside in my teens when I graduated to American Band Stand and Woodstock. Later in …
Mother daughter travel to Machu Picchu - a family affair

Mother daughter travel to Machu Picchu – a family affair

Mother/Daughter Travel We thought we were prepared, but we really weren’t. Our first glimpse of the colossal pre-Columbian city, standing …
Sarasota Beach Sunset

Soaking up the sun: best of sarasota, florida

When temperatures drop, I would rather chill on the beach than catch a chill. Growing up in Ohio, we endured …
Discover southern comfort in savannah

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 …
Heading down Bright Angel Trial on horseback.

Ten tips for planning a national park vacation

My parents saved all year for our summer family vacations.  Mom, dad and four kids piled into the station wagon …
High on a mountain top in Canada, we celebrated our climb and our closeness.

Adventure hiking and climbing the comfortable way

TIP:  Unless you both love roughing it, select a trip with comfort, great food and activities you both love. During …
New york's neighborhoods: soho, noho, chelsea, greenwich village, and tribeca

New york’s neighborhoods: soho, noho, chelsea, greenwich village, and tribeca

I visit New York about three times a year, usually alone, on business.  I’m going back to speak at the …
Engaging Teens on Vacation

Travel advice. three tricks to get the kids involved on a family vacation

The Three Ps of Engaging Your Kids in Your Family Vacation Every year, I’d take my kids on a family …
Where is the riviera maya--and why go?

Where is the riviera maya–and why go?

For pure alabaster white sand, turquoise-blue water, and a seamless vacation of R&R, you should know about the Riviera Maya; …
Grass roots philanthropy. biked 3,115 miles across america for charity and challenge.

Grass roots philanthropy. biked 3,115 miles across america for charity and challenge.

No stilettos. No shopping… just pedaling to promote strong bones for life!    www.bondgirlsbikeamerica.com The Bond Girl Team, composed of …