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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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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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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“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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Granada Hotel: San Luis Obispo Lux Living
Ah, the beautiful Granada Hotel in San Luis Obispo. What a welcome sight after driving four hours down the coast from San Francisco.
