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Falling leaves don't have to mean the end of fun and adventure: Drop the rake and get in the car - we're going to Lake Tahoe ! In picturesque Lake Tahoe, changing leaves mark the start of something good; the beginning of many terrific Autumn festivals and events! From fancy-pants wine events...
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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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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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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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"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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Some people might tell you not to visit Port Antonio, Jamaica . They might say that, because of the way storms usually hit the island, Port Antonio is in the worst possible spot it's in the north east, after all, and rain tends to drift in from the east. They might say you're better off sticking...
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Romantic, seaside getaways have always fueled the poetic and keep postcard companies in business. Speaking personally, however, there's something all too typical about the everyday Caribbean vision. It feels like a neighborhood full of extravagant houses that all look exactly alike, without character...
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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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Any time is the right time to vacation in Jamaica . This beautiful island in the sunny Caribbean has year-round tropical weather that is sunny and pleasant 365 days a year. There really is no bad time to visit this tropical paradise. The only problem you might have with the weather is that you may actually...
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Looking for a memorable vacation for the family? The place to visit is Galveston, Texas . Situated forty miles south of Houston, Galveston is the perfect getaway for anyone and everyone. Whether you are taking a day trip or looking for a longer visit, this 32-mile-stretch of island is the ideal spot...
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After the summer tourists have gone home and before the skiers arrive, Lake Tahoe beckons to those who want to spend fall days amidst towering pines and firs, enjoying the unique setting high in the Sierra Mountains. It's too early for dog sledding and it's too late for swimming, but hiking the...
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You could ask anyone who loves visiting the Great Smoky Mountains why they enjoy it so much and you would get a variety of answers. Of course all would agree as to the beauty and majesty of the landscape, but there are plenty of other reasons for visiting this ancient land. My wife had never been to...