San Jose Jazz Summer Fest with Herbie Hancock and Angélique Kidjo
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2024 returns with 80 artists appearing in nine indoor and outdoor venues, and its most acclaimed artists to date
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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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Road Trip: California to Colorado
It started out innocently, a road trip from San Francisco to a friend’s ranch in Colorado. Our jaunty vacation soon turned into a lesson on the wilds of country life. Turns out this Diva had forgotten quite a bit of her Girl Scout survival skills. More on that later. Unaware of impending natural and human…
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Avalon Waterways: Epic Views, Enchanting Ports and Endless Vacation Possibilities
My love of cruising inspires me to share and convert others. As I recount my latest river cruise, I struggle. How would I best differentiate my Avalon Waterways’ river cruise from others? This is my sixth river cruise, if you count my barge adventure in Burgundy along the scenic river Saone, a 3-day river voyage in…
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SEADREAM Yacht Club: Splendidly Spoiled 24/7
Celebrating the half-century mark of my life on this planet took careful planning and consideration. When creating my final priority checklist for the big b-day, a “pampered luxury escape” garnered the #1 spot. Research and a trusted virtuoso travel agent referral led me to the SEADREAM Yacht Club. SEADREAM has received ample and well-deserved attention from travel industry experts…
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Magical Macau, China
Macau (also spelled Macao), is a small island off China’s mainland and was governed by Portugal from the mid-16th century until late 1999. It was the last European colony in Asia. Because of the juxtaposition of colliding cultures and its closeness to Hong Kong, Macau is a buzzing city filled with surprises around every corner. We stayed…
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Fun in the sun at South Lake Tahoe’s Zephyr Cove!
With its crystal clear blue alpine water and stunning mountain scenery, Lake Tahoe has long been a favorite of travelers for outdoor adventure and lakeside R&R. Zephyr Cove, a beach surrounded by the wooded area of the South Lake Tahoe shoreline, is the perfect getaway for an adventurous summer retreat. I just jetted off with…
