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It was all set! We had a babysitter (my parents) and my husband and I were off for a romantic three day getaway close to our Atlanta home. The destination? The stunning Sea Pines Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina . Islands Magazine calls Sea Pines "real...timeless...and magnificent." As...
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Why pack a suitcase--just stuff a few pairs of shorts, couple of t-shirts, sandals, tennis shoes and some towels and sunscreen in an overnight bag, and head off for sun, sand and surf! I live about 4 1/2 hours from Galveston , which is great when I want to take an impulsive getaway weekend. We try to...
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Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains and surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest, Sun River, Oregon is a nature lover's paradise. The temperate climate of the central Oregon community, with its dry summers and mild winters, offers the perfect environment to enjoy the scenery that the...
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Two worlds come together at Southern California's premier mountain retreat, Big Bear Lake. The summer brings a lake and mountain lover's paradise where fishing duels with hiking, mountain biking, water-skiing and parasailing to fill the days. The winter brings quality snow sports by day, and...
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When most people think of Big Bear Lake, they immediately think of the immense winter snowfall, and the fantastic skiing that blankets the entire area. Although these are wonderful qualities of an area set apart from the hustle and bustle of modern day life, these are not the only bonuses. In fact, many...
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Summer in Keystone, Colorado is like summer nowhere else. The pristine alpine meadows, the crystal clear trout streams gurgling down mountain slopes that rise like kings to meet the sky, in a place with more ways to enjoy life than your mind can imagine. Sound like an exaggeration? Then you have never...
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Galveston, located on Texas' gulf shore, is quickly becoming a mecca for tourists. With its natural beauty, varied activities, and wealth of history, it has something to offer every age group. Baby boomers will love the friendly, laid-back atmosphere, along with the island's myriad things to...
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Our destination for our senior spring break trip: Panama City Beach, Florida. We had heard that it was the place to be for spring break, and there was no doubt in our minds that we had to check it out for ourselves. The drive down was great. Music blaring, windows down, and lots of interesting things...
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As much as I love the sugar sand beaches and emerald green waters of Panama City Beach, you couldn't pay me to go there in the spring. As a middle-aged adult (actually, I prefer the term "baby boomer"), I don't wish to spend my vacation surrounded by throngs of scantily-clad teens and...
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If your parents say no, or want to chaperone - Share this article with them, and let them see what it's like from a parents perspective. When my two daughters were 17 and 18, they finally convinced me that they were old enough to experience the rite of passage known as Spring Break in Panama City...