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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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There's nothing like driving along a twisting, turning, two-lane paved road in the heart of Central America with the rainforest/mountains/volcanoes on either side of you. But if you want to get to the party central town in the area, you pretty much don't have a choice. Sit back and enjoy the...
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Getting sand out of a pair of well-worn loafers may be the hardest part of a vacation day in Jaco, Costa Rica. Located in the North of the Puntarenas province skirting the country's coast, less than two hours from capital city, San Jose, Jaco offers the best beaches, nightlife and vacation activities...
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From its humble beginnings as a sleepy coastal town, it was not long before the lure of its mesmeric waves enticed its modern calling as a top destination as a surfers paradise. The destination is no other than Jaco in the Northern province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. A bustling town renowned for its...
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When we start discussing vacation plans with our daughters they always talk about our vacation trip when we stayed at Casa del Mar . My wife is from Mexico so normally that is where we go to visit family and we use vacation as a chance to reconnect with them. However, one year we decided to be a bit...
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Traveling with young children can be fun if you plan ahead. The first thing you want to do is to book a suite with a full kitchen. This will not only save you money on eating out but will keep you sane. When your kids (or you) are tired you can go back to your condo and get a snack or rest so that you...
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Speaking as a baby boomer, when I was a kid, Ft. Lauderdale meant one thing - spring break! Like most of us, however, the things we found enjoyable 40 years ago don't quite meet our expectations now. I really don't like staying in a seedy motel, sharing the bed (or the floor) with 5 or 6 other...
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Ah, Ft. Lauderdale, original home to that annual party fest known as Spring Break. And while many students still flock to its sunny shores, Ft. Lauderdale is also a great destination for a family vacation, with all sorts of activities for kids, from tots to teens. Adults will find plenty to do, too,...
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We fell in love with Maui on our honeymoon, and have had an ongoing romance with the island ever since. Now that we have two small kids and are living on one-third the income we had when we were "DINKs" (Dual Income No Kids), as I am now a stay-at-home mom, and our approach to our Maui vacations...
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Kauai, Hawaii is the pearl of the Hawaiian Islands. The best kept secret of the Hawaiian Islands, Kauai is glazed with spectacular scenery and historical sites. The glistening sandy beaches beckon you to languish on them, stretching your toes amongst the fine granules of sand. The warmth of the sun is...
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Breathtaking sunsets, miles of beautiful blue ocean and cascading waterfalls make Kauai, Hawaii one of the most romantic islands for a vacation. I spent seven days on this tropical paradise, and I loved every moment of it - with my new husband. Being adventure lovers, we wanted to make the most of every...