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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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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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Cancun's semi-tropical climate makes it a year-round vacation destination. With more than 200 days of sunshine each year and an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, chances are high for fun in the sun. However, Cancun is not exempt from the occasional rain shower or even hurricane. Here...
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Strutting in front of the fire truck was a pint-sized firefighter. He donned a firefighter's helmet and was smartly draped in a firefighting suit. With water hose in hand, he was ready for any impending danger. Despite his size, the stout-hearted Colin displayed the tenacity of a seasoned professional...
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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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As a teenager growing up in Ft. Lauderdale in the 1960s, I was fortunate to be able to spend Spring Break on Ft. Lauderdale Beach every weekend. The beautiful two-mile strip of sandy beach and azure ocean on A1A from Las Olas Boulevard north to Broward Boulevard was always packed with young people, loud...
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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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Don't ski? Can't ski? Won't ski? Well, there is plenty to do here in Vail without breaking a leg. This upscale playground one of the nation's most popular resorts has been a favorite destination for a wide range of celebrities and the home of former President Gerald Ford all year round...
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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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Rochesterians, or rather all New Yorkers, regularly endure long, bitter winters, and even March and April can be cruelly blustery. Bottom line, early spring is often in name only. I've always looked forward to, and have fond memories of, our late winter, early spring excursions to my best friend's...