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Thoroughbreds graze in Lexington KY

Photo of the day: Future Derby star in Lexington

Thoroughbred horses. Kentucky Derby. Bourbon. Those five words define classic Kentucky. A place like no other, Kentucky lives and breaths …

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Pirate Room

LEGOLAND Hotel to open in California

I generally don’t write about places I haven’t visited. How are you supposed to know a place and “feel” it …

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Club InterContinental Room

Hotel profile: InterContinental Montreal

The InterContinental Montréal is a 4-star luxury hotel situated between the conference/business district and Old Montreal. Even though it’s a …

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Thanks for the memories: a year of travel photos

Here in the US, today is Thanksgiving — a time to stop and reflect on the things in life that mean …

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Hilton Pool

Hotel profile: Hilton Clearwater Beach

he Hilton Clearwater Beach is located directly on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Clearwater …

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Elephants

On safari in Zambia: the bush in photos

I had always wondered about the allure of Africa, not quite sure if I would find the wilderness appealing. On …

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Forsyth Park Savannah GA

Photo of the day: Forsyth Park Savannah

  Savannah, Georgia is a magical city. It is steeped in history and has a rich sense of our country’s …

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Cana Island-Door County

Photo of the day: Cana Island in Door County Wisconsin

Cana Island in Baileys Harbor, WI, is home to the Cana Island Lighthouse, built in 1869. Today, you can explore the keeper’s quarters and hike up the tower.

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Dining at Plage Keller in France

Photo of the day: on the beach in the French Riviera

The South of France is my favorite place in the world. A small restaurant on a stretch of beach known as Plage Keller, provided an almost perfect wow moment.

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Contents of the keepsake box

Treasures from the road: keepsake box

A clear plastic box serves as a keepsake box for great finds to take home, such as hotel key cards, ticket stubs, airline tickets, and international money.

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Cartouche

Treasures from the road: an Egyptian quest

One of my favorite finds during my travels is a unique piece of jewelry. One of my favorite pieces is the cartouche I purchased in Cairo with hieroglyphs on it.

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Christmas tree

Treasures from the road: holiday edition

Travel is all about making memories for me. Wherever I go, I try to soak up the culture and then …

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St Augustine Shoreline

St. Augustine’s savory culinary scene reflects city’s diversity

Get to know the diversity and history of St. Augustine, Florida, while appreciating the modern cuisine, by taking one of the food tours offered by City Walks.

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Pirate Museum Main Deck

St Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum is a travel find

The St Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum was one of those unexpected finds that makes traveling fun. It offers a unique look at an interesting era in history.

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The Sphinx

Egypt after the revolution

Egypt always held a sense of wonder for me. I discovered a land where time seems trapped between past and present and more different than anything I imagined.

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