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For a real down-home country holiday season, Pigeon Forge and the Smokies are right on target! The residents go out of their way to make you feel welcome, and every member of the family is sure to get that wonderful holiday spirit. The mountains themselves are spectacular in winter. The hardwoods are...
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico , better known to gringos as Rocky Point , is a beautiful getaway located between the Sonoran Desert and the Sea of Cortez. Mountain peaks and bluffs surround the area, and it enjoys great year-round weather, with warm temperatures and little rain. Physical, cultural, and historical...
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If you have always dreamed of flying to the Moon and walking in the footsteps of astronauts, then an excursion to Pinacate Biosphere Reserve is a must! NASA astronauts actually trained on this stark and rugged terrain in preparation for landing on the moon. Pinacate's otherworldly appearance provides...
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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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The awe-inspiring mountain town of Keystone, Colorado is an ideal place for a relaxing spring vacation. Most commonly know for its fantastic ski slopes, Keystone is a popular upbeat place during the winter months; perhaps a little too crowded for those of us who would like to take it easy. In the spring...
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As the sun melts from the mountains, let no tears fall from your eyes. There's springtime fun at Keystone, and there is no need to cry. Okay, so I'm not a poet. I'm simply a Summit County travel writer whose mission in life is to spread the good news and hide the bad news about our local...
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Hawaiian holidays are a tourist's dream come true, one that involves scenic views, soft sand, crystal clear waters, and a medley of impressive sights to see as well as experience. Action-packed activities like swimming, exploring, snorkeling and kayaking will only add to the memories. Cast your eyes...
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Chanced upon by Captain Cook in January 1778, Hawaii remains one of the most intriguing and spectacularly beautiful environments in the world. With active volcanoes, verdant valleys, spell-binding trails and stunning cliffs, the Big Island remains a place for the adventurous to visit, and one of the...
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Hawaii's Big Island is as beautiful as it is romantic. There's something special about sharing a kiss at the southernmost point of the United States. Just take Highway 11 from either side of the island and turn south between the 69 and 70 mile markers. Follow this road to the end, taking the...
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Family vacations: Known as Hell to those too young to be an adult and too old to be seen with their parents (AKA teenagers). When my parents decided to take a family vacation, I was mortified. The entire week before, I was haunted by the thought of humiliation in the public's eyes. Parents, if this...
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When your kids were little, it was easier to keep them entertained while on vacation, because the slightest little thing could occupy them for hours. Taking teenagers on vacation is a totally different story. Teens are so used to the constant bombardment of TV, iPods and cell phones that getting them...
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Near the south point of the Big Island, is a place so amazing it takes your breath away.Put on some jeans, long socks and your hiking boots, plus bring a flashlight and bottled water and get ready to forge ahead and go deep inside the heart of Hawaii! Kula Kai Caverns offers a spectacular adventure inside...