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A woman walks by a temple in Rajasthan.

Royal India: rajasthan, the “land of kings”

From the moment I step off the plane, India starts working its magic on me. The air swirls with smoky …
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 ten travel tips from the womens travel fest

Last weekend I picked up great travel tips at the sold-out Womens Travel Fest. I had the honor to share …
Views from the train window as I zipped across Germany headed for the Upper Rhine.

All aboard for deals on eurorail passes for train travel in europe

I just returned from a five country, fifteen-day trip zipping around Europe with a Eurail Pass. Discount train travel in …
Mendocino has a variety of dog-friendly accommodations, including the Little River Inn (pictured here).

Mellow mendocino – a favorite San Francisco getaway

There are many reasons San Franciscans drive north along the rugged, dramatic coast to Mendocino. With so may San Francisco-based …
We ran across a few bridges like this on our walk through the jungle.

In Bali new friends lead to a magical memory

In Bali, I was reminded that there are all kinds of people who transform a ho-hum trip into a magical memory …
The Udaipur Lake Palace rises gracefully from the calm waters of Lake Pichola. (Photo: Henrick Bennetsen)

Royal India: rajasthan’s hidden treasures

Love it or hate it, India ignites the imagination and unsettles the soul. After 8 fabulous trips to India, you can …
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10 easy ways to avoid gaining weight on a cruise

Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, …
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10 easy ways to avoid gaining weight on a cruise

Some sources estimate that cruisers gain 1-2 pounds per day. There are always a few dedicated gym-goers on every cruise, …
Credit: Jermy Bell and Santa Barbara Vintners

California road trip through the vineyards

Many travelers think only of Napa or Sonoma when they plan a California wine road trip.  Don’t miss out on …
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Changing women’s lives in Turkey with exercise.

I’m going to tell you right away what the best part of traveling and my job is: meeting amazing people …
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Changing women’s lives in Turkey with exercise.

I’m going to tell you right away what the best part of traveling and my job is: meeting amazing people …
Do you need travel insurance? What risks will you take? White water river rafting, mountain climbing? What insurance do you already have?

Travel insurance. travel anxiety. yes or no?

Is travel insurance is really worth the cost? What a tough question because every trip and every traveler has different …
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California wine country. where to hike, bike, sip.

I live near California Wine Country, not far from Napa and Sonoma, and I love to be active by day …
The Fjords are accessible quickly and easily by cruise ship.

Cruise scandinavia to discover norway, sweden, denmark

There’s a lot to see in Scandinavia. From deep fjords, jagged snow-covered peaks, thundering waterfalls, to smorgasbords of succulent salmon …
 Mesmerized, we stood at the Jelly Fish tanks in silence and marveled at nature's beauty.

Getaway to carmel and monterey bay aquarium

A shared obsession with with the ocean was the unlikely impetus for a family trip to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Our children …
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Tour company gives free bike trips to great teachers

For over a decade, outstanding teachers have won free bike trips during their summer vacations, thanks to the generosity of …
Navajo Story

A family trip on horseback in arizona navajo country

“Campfire smoke rising up the canyon walls, stars overhead, and a full belly, what more could you want?” our Navajo …
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Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley

From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
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Romantic wine country getaway in sonoma valley

From the moment I pulled into the discrete entrance to the Kenwood Inn and Spa, I felt like I’d returned …
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Travel life lesson #3: the meditation of flying

While constant jet lag and waiting can be a challenging aspect of air travel, those precious hours spent in the …