Let’s Get Maui’d

Sunset at the End of Another Awesome Day

By Jim Milio: The Grand Wailea Resort “This is already the best hotel we’ve ever stayed at!” “Honey, maybe we should see the room first.” We had just checked in, but my ten-year-old daughter was already in the thrall of the main lobby and atrium of Maui’s Grand Wailea Resort. Towering several stories above us [...]

Blueberries and Belugas in Northern Manitoba, Part 2

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Continuing with my amazing adventure at Seal River Lodge, only this time, in addition to seeing Polar Bears up close, I was able to get into the water with friendly Beluga whales! And I cannot forget to mention that the meals at Seal River Lodge are really special. Breakfast and dinner are always served in [...]

New Orleans’ Outer Boroughs

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By Bruce Northam: New Orleans gets all the glory in Louisiana, but there are new worlds to discover just beyond its borders—and though close to or connected to the Gulf of Mexico, they’re not covered in BP oil. ST. TAMMANY PARISH New Orleans’ Upper East Side Casual but not country, the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain [...]

Ventura, California

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Greetings, travel aficionados! Get ready for a little city that packs big adventure. Located about 60 miles north of Los Angeles is sparkling Ventura, California. Steeped in both agricultural and maritime history, this town has something for everyone: romantic time alone with your sweetie, family adventures, or a weekend with your friends is all within [...]

Catalina Island

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By Nicole Rodriguez: Walking down a gangway is always exciting, whether you’re off to vacation in the Caribbean, Capri, or, in my case, Catalina Island. Catalina is not fancy, it’s innocent-and that’s what makes it special. And getting there is half the fun! The boat ride takes less than 90 minutes from each of three [...]

Georgette Diamandis: Kennebunkport, Maine

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Weekend Getaway in Kennebunkport By Georgette Diamandis A weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine, refreshed my soul, my body, and even my marriage. Southern Maine is easy to get to, and I found the Kennebunks abundant in nature, seaside charm, and history. Our stay at the Nonantum Resort was serene, exhilarating, and fun. Warm Welcome We were [...]

Twitter Cruise In The Bahamas

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A few weeks ago I was invited to partake in the first-ever Twitter-only press trip. It was hosted by Princess Cruises and they invited ten fairly popular travel tweeters (@Galavanting,@Cajun_Mama, @CruiseCritic, @EveryWhereTrip, @ARoadRetraveled, @NancyDBrown, @ExpertCruiser, @BrilliantTips, @Trazzler) and their guests. I signed up not only because I’m all about the Internet and wanting to be [...]

Take Your Bucket List To Interlaken, Switzerland

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By: Ben Brown INTERLAKEN IN A NUTSHELL My heart is beating faster than my body can fall through the air. A 30-foot drop and I land just past the waterfall, hitting the river pool with a thud and just missing the rocks on either side of the canyon. Then it’s onto the next jump, this [...]