Douro Discovery with Viking River Cruises
Douro River cruise with Viking River Cruises
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USA: Bourbon, Baseball Bats & The Hot Brown
My husband Jerry and his longtime friend Joe have been talking about visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail for years. Thirty years of friendship, countless bourbon pours, and finally the trip was happening. Joe’s wife Cheryl and I signed on as the support crew: there to enjoy the adventure, keep the boys on schedule, and make…
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HACIENDA del SOL WELLNESS RESORT, COSTA RICA
Vacation time. Don’t we all deserve a little R&R? The answer is yes. This Diva scoured the globe for the perfect solo retreat. Requirements: adults only, spa, warm weather, healthy eating, and sunsets over the ocean. Hacienda del Sol Wellness Resort in Costa RIca checks all the boxes. GOOD TO KNOW: The resort is situated…
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San Luis Obispo Int’l Film Festival
Festival Highlights SLOIFF 2025 was a record-breaking event, drawing large audiences to its diverse programming. For fans of Neil Young, there was the sold-out screening of Daryl Hannah’s documentary Coastal. This year’s King Vidor Award went to legendary costume designer Bob Mackie, star of the documentary Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion. The film takes you through is…
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TREASURE ISLAND: FLORIDA’S SAND SCULPTURE CAPITAL PRESENTS SANDING OVATIONS
A Florida annual celebrated sand sculpting competition returns to beautiful Treasure Island Beach in late November. SANDING OVATIONS spans two full weekends. November 20-23, with an encore weekend, November 29-30. The timing makes for a perfect Thanksgiving holiday escape. And best of all, admission is free. SANDING OVATIONS is a must-see event with family fun,…
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JANE AUSTEN: A 250th BIRTHDAY PARTY
Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” was required reading for most of us during our school days. It is one of several literary classics that never seems to go out of style. For those who have not yet read an Austen masterpiece, it is time to indulge. The novels just keep getting better with age. Add…
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A Weekend in Coos Bay, Oregon
With summer in full swing my husband and I set out for a few days in Coos Bay, on the Oregon Coast. We drove out Thursday, arriving in just four hours from Portland. With a room booked for three nights, we checked into a delightful bed and breakfast, the Coos Bay Manor. We stayed in…
