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Like countless other Bay Area professionals, my weekdays are spent commuting, working indoors surrounded by solemn people with their music drowning out other people talking loudly on their cell phones. This is why I spend my weekends in North Lake Tahoe . After all, the best way to appreciate your home...
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"Lono-i-ka-makahiki" Grateful for the land; happy to be here. If you're going to Maui for the holidays, why not start with Thanksgiving and stay through New Year's? That way, you'll have time to explore the island at leisure. The American holiday of Thanksgiving coincides with the...
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CASA DEL MAR RESORT When we planned our family vacation to Galveston we wanted to stay somewhere close to the beach, with a beautiful view, yet still affordable. With Casa del Mar we got all three, plus it was easy to find. All we had to do was drive into Galveston, exit on Broadway, turn right on 61st...
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I took my family to the Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head , South Carolina last year, and have been dreaming of it every since. I have been an avid golfer for years and this was quite a treat for me, but there were still plenty of other things for my wife and kids to do. We all agree that this was...
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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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Galveston , Texas probably isn't the first place that comes to mind when you're looking for great bars and clubs, and a swinging nightlife. You're probably thinking of New York City or Las Vegas . Maybe you should be thinking of Galveston, given exactly what the town has to offer. Club 21...
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When I say "Guess where we're going?" My kids don't yell Disneyland, they holler "Galveston! We're going to Galveston!" A little paradise that's synonymous to amusement park, beach, water rides, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, dolphin watching, and eating in the middle...
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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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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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If you're dreaming of a romantic cruise along the coast of Mexico, you may want to take a trip to Galveston, Texas. What's that now? A trip to Texas? Yes, that's right, Galveston, Texas is the set sail port for many fabulous cruises to Mexico and the Caribbean - and it's a great place...
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You don't have to break the bank to enjoy a trip to Maui, Hawaii. With a little careful planning you will enjoy the same beautiful island as someone else paying top dollar. First of all ask yourself, are your travel dates flexible? Try traveling in "off-season" and during the middle of...