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Rockefeller fell in love with this crescent, white sand beach 50 years ago and built his award-winning hotel and golf course on the fringe.

Historic hawaiian hotels

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Mauna Kea Beach Hotel History with a twist of luxury is seductive.   When I think of …
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The 10 cities with the most pride

From Miami to Honolulu and every town in between, people are generally very proud of the place they are from …
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Gutsy traveler of the month: techie biker pedals across the world

“Nothing quite prepared me for how genuinely tough, wild and desolate Patagonia is. The friendship and solidarity I’ve met on …
Stockholm's rose-colored buildings and honey-colored blondes will catch your eye.

Stockholm travel tips

We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Stockholm's rose-colored buildings and honey-colored blondes will catch your eye.

Stockholm travel tips

We wished we had more travel tips about Stockholm when we visited last summer. We quickly discovered that 50% of …
Don't get caught in a bind without cash or with credit cards that have been deactivated.

Money, credit cards and debit cards

I am repeatedly asked for travel tips about how I deal with cash, credit cards and debit cards when I …
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 …
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Istanbul, Turkey tantalizes the senses

Considered a favorite city by many Europeans, Istanbul, Turkey is vibrant, exotic, chaotic and very exciting. I spent eight dynamic …
Morning sun on Camino de Santiago

Planning your trek on el camino de santiago

Since the ninth century, millions of world travelers have embarked on Spain’s ancient Camino de Santiago trail, the pilgrimage route …
Five tips for traveling where you don't speak the language

Five tips for traveling where you don’t speak the language

Moving to a small town in Greece from California—in the middle of the tourist off-season, I might add—has taught me …
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Solo travel is easy and rewarding

Have you ever wanted to see a Broadway play in New York City, take a road trip to see the …
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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 …
San Francisco stock

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 …
Photo by Jaco Powell. Safari Guide.

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 …
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The Grand Canyon of Greece: hiking to cliff-top monasteries in meteora

The best part of any good hike is the reward of an epic view.You sweat and trek your way to …
It’s not easy to say no to some of the young vendors.

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 …
It’s not easy to say no to some of the young vendors.

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 …
Santa Fe is the land of Georgia O'Keeffe with sun drenched mountains and blues skies. Don't miss a visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.

Santa fe is synonymous with art, jewelry, food and sunshine

If you have a weak spot for sunshine, blue skies, silver jewelry, southwestern art and fabulous food, you’ll adore Santa …
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Tasty travels: the all-american corn recipe

Have you seen a corn dish on a menu in Europe or Asia? Corn casseroles are as American as meat …
Corn Souffle

Tasty travels: the all-american corn recipe

Have you seen a corn dish on a menu in Europe or Asia? Corn casseroles are as American as meat …