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Island resorts are typically luxurious, but Shipwreck Plantation, on Hilton Head Island , still managed to blow my expectations out of the water. My husband and I couldn't have planned a better weekend trip. Not only are we nature junkies, but we also happen to be (not-so-talented) sports fiends...
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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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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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Do the winters seem too long ? Missing seeing green?Do you long for the sun and breeze to give you a warm kiss? Are you prone to the "Christmas blues" particularly when the holidays are near? Weeks before thanksgiving,do you already worry about overcrowded airports, traffic jams and teeming...
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Located on the Emerald Coast of Florida's panhandle, Destin beckons. A baby boomer's dream vacation, Destin has morphed into one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. We baby boomers have some qualities in common with Destin. For starters, over the last 50 years, it has aged...
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When travelers and natives refer to Destin, they are usually referring to several communites located on the Florida panhandle, known collectively as the Emerald Coast. West Destin includes Okaloosa Island and Ft. Walton Beach, while Sandestin and Miramar Beach make up the East Destin area. All four beachside...
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If you are planning a spring vacation, you should consider Puerto Rico. Although Puerto Rico is truly worth seeing anytime of year, there are some special things that await the spring visitor. One of the most special to me is going to the island of Culebra. This is were the Culebra Leatherback Project...
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All you have to do is think about golf in Destin, Florida and I'm packing. The weather is good even when it's bad and it's never bad for long. We can spend our days chasing the ball along powdered sugar beaches kissed by warm emerald green waters. Warm water is a must if you have to search...
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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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There is something to be said for taking a vacation out of season. Crowds of people, not being able to get into a restaurant and not being able to get on the golf course are not always conducive to an enjoyable holiday. But compromises must be made: Visiting Hilton Head, South Carolina during winter...
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Warm, sunny days dissolve into crisp, cool evenings during autumn in Hilton Head. From September through November, the temperatures are significantly lower than the preceding months; it doesn't get much hotter than 85 degrees during the day, and you may even need to wear a sweatshirt at night (sometimes...
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Rich with both lush natural scenery and intriguing history, Kissimmee, Florida provides everything a mature traveler seeks in a vacation destination. Kissimmee is great for those who appreciate history, nature, shopping, dining and even has some adventure for the young at heart. This beautiful old town...