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"Wow, do you know what this goes for on the mainland?" Chase said looking at me, smiling, with a bottle of Bacardi 151 in one hand and a bottle of 12-year-old private stock in the other. "One for here, and one for home." My brother's friends in the Coast Guard were stationed in...
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Myrtle Beach,South Carolina is one of the most popular travel destinations in the U.S. and Canada,and is also becoming a favorite for foreign travelers.One of the main reasons for this surge in popularity is that Myrtle Beach offers so many activities at affordable prices for people of all ages. One...
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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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If you're planning a trip to Puerto Rico and trying to decide on accommodations, consider Carolina (kah-ro-LEE-na), located on the northern coast. Carolina is the island's 4th largest city and is considered part of the metropolitan area. While there's plenty to do and see here, it isn't...
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OK, we know the kids will ultimately decide where the family will go on vacation, whether it be a weekend away or a two-week trip with the grandparents! Get ahead of the game. Let the kids decide, after you have pointed them in the direction of Destin, Florida! Destin is a beautiful area situated in...
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Puerto Rico is one of the most spectacular islands in the world, filled with centuries of rich heritage and natural beauty. U.S. citizens need only their current driver's license - no need for a passport, visa, or the hassle of customs. (And the major San Juan terminal, LMM International Airport...
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Puerto Rico is a vacationer's paradise, filled with gorgeous scenery, modern cities, fascinating historical sights, mountains, tropical rain forests, and a rich melting pot of four distinct cultures. You'll find things to do and see on the island that are specifically unique to the commonwealth...
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You've probably heard of surf and turf but how about surf and turkey? No, that's not some crazy new holiday concoction we picked up off the Food Network--it is the name we give our family Thanksgiving holiday tradition! This version is a little different than what you might expect: every other...
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When winter winds blow their cold breath on much of the country, many folks head to Florida's sunny shores. Some "snowbirds" think they have to travel all the way to south Florida to find relief, but we've visited the northwest panhande several times in the winter and have found it...
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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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The oldest city on U.S. soil, San Juan is the place to be if you're looking for a fantastic Puerto Rican retreat. There's so much going on in this beautifully blended combination of old-world charm and modern amenities that your vacation will be action-packed, fun-filled, and entirely too short...