Milwaukee: Beer, Brats & Cheese Curds
Milwaukee is fun for foodies, art. architecture, nature lovers, and many festivals. We suggest on your first day taking a food tour.
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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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Healdsburg Jazz Festival in Wine Country
Healdsburg itself is a charming destination and relaxing experience – but add in an incredible music festival and it quadruples the reason for a memorable vacation getaway. Sonoma County’s premier summer music event, Healdsburg Jazz Festival returns to the heart of Northern California’s internationally-renowned wine country for its 26th annual festival from June 15 – 23, 2024 featuring many…
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Atlas Ocean Voyages: Boutique Cruising Redefined
Cruising has seen an uptick this year with increased consumer demand, expanded destination and thematic offerings and the launch of new ships and lines. Atlas Ocean Voyages, a relative newcomer, now three years in the industry, is getting noticed. Launched during the height of a pandemic was a setback, but Atlas sailed through the storm…
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A Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife Winter Beach Escape
Summer may be officially over, but Florida’s eternal sunshine beckons us to return to the beach. A festival on the shores of the Atlantic, minutes from beautiful Historic St. Augustine, gives us even more incentive to pack our bags for a wonderful weekend escape. Coastal breezes, culinary delights and wine tasting are hard to resist!…
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Sea Kayaking in the San Juan Islands
Summer travel season is upon us! The Pacific Northwest is calling. Fly into Seattle, Washington, hop a ferry to Friday Harbor, no car needed, you can walk around this historic seaport, shop, and enjoy the great seafood, sans fast-food chains. Have you tried sea kayaking? Make a rez with Outdoor Odysseys for a half-day or multi-day paddle around the San Juan Islands and Salish…
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ICELAND is Back and Ready to Dazzle with it’s Natural Beauty
Iceland has begun opening the doors once again for tourism. All that pent up demand for travel will make this country a perfect beginning to an almost post-pandemic life. Ok, we’re probably in this for the long haul, but consider how much safer it is in beautiful outdoor surroundings amongst a sparse population. You will…
