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Where to Stay in Sedona Arizona to See the Red Rocks
Located only 2 hours north of Phoenix, Arizona, Sedona is a beautiful destination with a mild climate, stunning scenery, and something for everyone. The unique red-rock formations are a picturesque backdrop for varied activities. Walt Disney was among the many…
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10 Travel Quotes to Inspire You to Plan an Adventure
Once bitten by the travel bug, it’s unlikely that you’ll need encouragement to want to travel. However, sometimes the work involved in planning a trip seems like too much effort. Life gets busy and dream trips are put off until…
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Ten Fun Things to do in Seattle and Victoria British Columbia
Looking to escape the sweltering mid-July Arizona heat, we decided to take a trip to Seattle. The weather did not disappoint. Plenty of cloudy skies, cool temperatures, and rain gave us a nice break from the heat at home. It…
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Top Ten Reasons to Pack Light – And How To Do It
Are you a chronic over-packer? I was! I’ve changed my ways and travel is so much better now. Here are the top ten reasons why you should consider packing light for your next trip: The Obvious: 1) Save money –…
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Seven Sights You Must See Near Carmel-By-The-Sea California
One of our first trips as a couple, once our kids were grown, was a quick trip to Northern California. After flying into San Jose International (SJC), we rented a car for the leisurely hour and a half drive to…
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Best Food in Chinatown Chicago
During a visit with my extended family in a suburb of Chicago, my sister and I decided to head downtown to explore Chinatown. In keeping with my policy of not driving cars into major cities when on vacation, we took…
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Where to Stay and Play in Carlsbad California
Our favorite place to stay in Carlsbad, California is the luxurious Four Seasons Residence Club, Aviara just north of San Diego. We visit several times a year, if possible. The grounds are lush with beautifully manicured plants and colorful flowers…
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Ten Hours on an Ethiopian Air 787 Dreamliner
Our flight back home was scheduled to depart Dublin at 7:30 am. This meant another very early morning wake up for us. When looking for flights home, my goal was ideally nonstop flights but it is impossible to fly nonstop…
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Two days in Dublin and Dalkey
After a day touring the West Coast of Ireland, now it was time to explore Dublin and the surrounding area. We put our DoDublin bus passes (purchased at the airport together with our Airlink bus transportation) to good use and…
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Road Trip West Coast of Ireland
Our first day in Dublin was spent within walking distance of our hotel. Day two in Ireland would cover many more kilometers. Early in the morning of our second day in Ireland, we headed to the lobby of our hotel…