Porto & the Douro Valley
Adventure in Porto and Douro River, An ancient city, gateway to Portugal’s wine country, and home of Port wine.
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The Azores – Fitness and Yoga Retreat off of Portugal
Experience a yoga and wellness retreat in the Azores. Enjoy hikes, natural hot springs, oceanfront lodging and daily yoga classes on beautiful São Miguel island.
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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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JANE AUSTEN: A 250th BIRTHDAY PARTY
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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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.
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That They May Face the Rising Sun: Film Review
Ireland: That They May Face the Rising Sun follows a British couple. They leave London for a new life in the Irish countryside. Oh, the fantasy of escaping the big city for a simpler life. Why not Ireland? Settle in for an armchair tour. Cast of Characters: Our couple seem very much in love, bemused…
