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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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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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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The Underwater Museum of Art: A Living Reef
Near the beaches of Grayton State Park in Florida, a garden of sculptures that serves marine life. The Underwater Museum of Art (UMA).
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Crater Lake, Chiloquin, and Cabooses
This May my husband and I had the chance to see a bit more of our home state, including Oregon’s only national park, Crater Lake.
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“No Passport” Required: Roadtrip Adventures in the U.S.
Here are 10 unforgettable “no-passport” adventures, from back country biking to horseback riding and chasing the Northern Lights: Back country Biking in Utah: The Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a back country mountain biking experience like no other. A system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen and solar power. Strategically…
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A Quick Dip in the Lake (District)
With a family wedding in Manchester my husband and I decided to make the long flight from the West Coast to the UK a little extra worth the while with a brief trip to see the oft talked about Lake District. With a bounty of sweet spots to stay and the promise of lush scenery,…
