Douro Discovery with Viking River Cruises
Sail Portugal’s Douro River with Viking River Cruises. Wine, culture, Porto, Lisbon, and unforgettable landscapes on the River of Gold
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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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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…
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THE TOURISM OFFICE: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
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
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…
