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Exploring France the Easy Way: A Stress-Free River Cruise for Travelers 50+
By Marybeth Bond If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting France without feeling rushed, a river cruise is the perfect way to explore at your own pace. Why is a river cruise a perfect choice for a 50+ traveler? You don’t have to plan every detail. You unpack once. You don’t have to rent a car,…
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A road trip through our national parks in utah and arizona
When the walls feel like they are closing in and I need a boost again, I return to the wide-open spaces of the southwest and the healing peacefulness of the canyons for a road trip in Utah and Arizona. Nothing can put life into perceptive better than cruising through red-rock pinnacles, hiking to crystalline waterfalls,…
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Paris tips for women, solo travelers, romance.
Paris promises something for everyone – sophistication, beauty, culture, history, cuisines, art, escape and that nebulous quality called ambiance and tips from a resident help you capture it all. Hopefully when you visit Paris you’ll carve out time to do more than rush to the major tourists sites; the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the…
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Discover France’s secret villages
Walking in the Maritime Alps leads to the Mediterranean Coast Rocky, snowcapped Alps tumble down to the dazzling waters of the Mediterranean coast along the French and Italian border. My love of France and its sleepy villages fueled my choice to hike through this Mediterranean wonderland, not far from the region’s hub of Nice. Every…
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Iceland by sea: explore the land of puffins, elves and fjords
Despite its name, only 10% of Iceland is actually covered in ice. In fact, the country about the size of Maine, is gloriously green. Wildflower fields, lush meadows, and rich tundra blanket a landscape of astonishing variety: black sand beaches, tumbling waterfalls, active volcanoes, bubbling hot springs in the middle of the wilderness, and snowcapped…
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Magic in the heart of the Austrian alps
From ski slopes with stunning vistas to fine food at the top of the world, the Austrian Alps roll out the welcome mat. Not far from the violin harmonies of Mozart in the gilded halls of Salzburg, I discovered a quieter perfection – the sound of a gurgling mountain stream and cowbells while hiking through…
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Active days, comfortable nights in the canadian rockies.
Adventure in The Canadian Rockies Only an hour from Calgary, and three hours from San Francisco, the mountains in Alberta are a world class destination for adventurers and nature lovers. And if you travel in July, don’t miss the famous Calgary Stampede. Most popular things to do Don’t miss Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper and the Icefields…
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Active days, comfortable nights in the canadian rockies.
Adventure in The Canadian Rockies Only an hour from Calgary, and three hours from San Francisco, the mountains in Alberta are a world class destination for adventurers and nature lovers. And if you travel in July, don’t miss the famous Calgary Stampede. Most popular things to do Don’t miss Lake Louise, Banff, Jasper and the Icefields…
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Travel dangers for women
These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for women whose vacations have become nightmares. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while you indulge your wanderlust in this big, wide, wonderful world. Pack your street smarts along with your hiking boots and bikini. Remember Aruba. Natalee Holloway,…
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Travel dangers for women
These days, it’s discouraging to read all the stories about travel dangers, especially for women whose vacations have become nightmares. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe while you indulge your wanderlust in this big, wide, wonderful world. Pack your street smarts along with your hiking boots and bikini. Remember Aruba. Natalee Holloway,…