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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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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Wellness: Barcelona: A Walker’s Heaven
by Maureen M. Byrne I’m losing weight in Barcelona. It’s not for lack of good food…gosh no! In a city of fresh market vegetables and sweet, juicy fresh fruit? Of seafood that was wiggling half an hour before you brought it to your mouth? Of tempting tapas and sangrias at happy hour? Streets where every…
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Inspiration: Rainforest Romps on the Road to Nowhere
by Allison Neves Have you ever been out in the middle of nowhere? Seriously. I mean a place so remote that if you didn’t leave a detailed itinerary with someone regarding your exact location that you would be virtually impossible to find? Well, I have… several times, in fact. And, what I’ve discovered is that…
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Inspiration: Tahiti: A Love Affair with the Islands
by Sheila Gaspers Gauguin, French Impressionist Artist and Polynesia’s beloved long-time resident, summed up “Island Life” well in his controversial art piece “Be in Love and You will be Happy”. Since the early 1700’s, romantics and explorers have been enslaved in a love affair with the islands. The unparalleled exotic beauty of Polynesia and the…
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Review: Margaret River, Western Australia: My First Shiraz Viognier
by Keren Moran I’m the first to admit that I’m no wine connoisseur. Four years of living on a student budget means that my idea of a nice bottle of red has nothing to do with the vintage, region or blend – only the price tag. If I crack the ten dollar mark then you…
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Los Angeles’ New Poolside Hotspot
And don’t you wish you had reservations. I do! Check this out – Santa Monica’s architectural gem, Hotel Shangri-La, has officially opened its pool and lounge. The latest addition to the 70 year-old historic landmark which has just undergone a $30 million renovation, the pool and lounge are the definition of Southern California living. FYI,…
