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HACIENDA del SOL WELLNESS RESORT, COSTA RICA
ByLynn Friedman November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

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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TREASURE ISLAND: FLORIDA’S SAND SCULPTURE CAPITAL PRESENTS SANDING OVATIONS
BySheila Gaspers September 18, 2025September 19, 2025

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
BySheila Gaspers July 27, 2025July 27, 2025

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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THE TOURISM OFFICE: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
BySheila Gaspers July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

I open with a question: Do you know your state, county or regional tourism office? If not, you are missing out. The tourism office can keep you in tune with what’s happening in your area and provide wonderful stay-cation ideas. Many have a weekly e-newsletter that can be delivered directly to your inbox with fresh…

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THE UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART: A LIVING REEF
BySheila Gaspers June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Just under one nautical mile from the beautiful sandy beaches of Grayton Beach State Park in the gulf waters of Florida, lies a garden of unique sculptures that serves man and marine life. Aptly named, The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The growing garden celebrates the creativity of humankind but also highlights the importance of…

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Crater Lake, Chiloquin, and Cabooses
ByNatalie Ackerman May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

This May my husband and I had the chance to see a bit more of our home state, including Oregon’s only national park, Crater Lake. We met with his family, some traveling from Portland like ourselves and some from the front range of Colorado to celebrate his dad’s 60th birthday. The vacation rental in Chiloquin,…

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A Quick Dip in the Lake (District)
ByNatalie Ackerman May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

With a family wedding in Manchester my husband and I decided to make the long flight from the West Coast to the UK a little extra worth the while with a brief trip to see the oft talked about Lake District. With a bounty of sweet spots to stay and the promise of lush scenery,…

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