Santa Cruz, CA: Family Fun Here We Come!
Santa Cruz is a charming little ocean-front city offers a wide array of things to do and see while visiting.
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Culture: Supperclub Hits You Where it Feels Good
by Evan Karp Like quality food prepared by world-class chefs? Like to go out for a night of music and the latest drinks? Why make two stops? Try supperclub. Supperclub has locations in Amsterdam, Instanbul, Singapore and San Francisco. Eclectic? You bet. But that’s what you come to expect from a company that provides fine…
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Culture: The Diary of a Biking Wino
by Evan Karp It’s good for you and the environment, doesn’t cost anything, and will almost certainly put the kid back in your heart. All you need is a bicycle. I’ve been a dedicated biker now for almost two years. I traded my coupe for a dependable road bike and swear I’ll never go back….
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To stay anywhere else is totally beside the point:: The Point Resort
Back in the day William A. Rockefeller Sr. built one terrific lodge for entertaining, fishing, and hunting in Upper Lake Saranac. “Big Bill,” as he was known to both pals and frenemies, fashioned his Great Camp in what later came to be called the Adirondack style- a pleasing combination of rustic and luxe. Situated on…
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Uncovering Cuba
Before landing on the somewhat illicit island of Cuba, I was pretty optimistic. Heck, what could be so wrong with the destination that claims to be the birthplace of Mojitos? I was sure that the drama about the Cuban Missile Crisis and its communist propaganda were just more American media hyperbole. As a world traveler,…
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Wellness: Zen Cruising
by Felicia Kamriani Although I’ve traveled to more than twenty-five countries, I recently took my first cruise and found myself discombobulated in unfamiliar territory. As with any mode of travel, cruising comes with its own set of challenges and surprises. Being a jet setter by choice, I’ve endured most travel bumps including the memorable mid-route…
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Day 8: Belorado to Villafranca Montes de Oca
I was not too impressed by Belorado. I think it was a case of unlucky circumstances, but from the moment I walked into the albergue I couldn’t wait to skip town. Rude hospitality staff. Flies everyyyyywhere. No shops open. Miscommunication over dinner reservations. I could go on. To make things worse, it was a fiesta…
