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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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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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South Lake Tahoe is often viewed by non-locals as a destination spot for those wanting a pristine summer lake vacation or an opulent winter ski getaway. What they don't know is that South Tahoe is a major status symbol locale among Californians. If you are anybody who is anybody living in Northern...
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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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Food, folks and cheap booze: pencil them in on your calendar for your next long weekend and head to Puerto Penasco. This is the kind of town where Saturday night stretches out for week at a time. Set a course to El Mirador, AKA "The Strip," Puerto Penasco's downtown that straddles the main...
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Whether called Rocky Point (the name given by Lt. Robert William Hale Hardy of the British Royal Fleet) or Puerto Penasco, this fast-growing city in Sonora, Mexico is known for beautiful beaches, exotic marine life, and hearty partying. Though originally a fishing village, Puerto Penasco, situated along...
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With it's close proximity to San Jose, Costa Rica, Jaco is a destination for many visitors to Costa Rica, especially if they enjoy surfing, or hanging out in beach towns. A host of amenities is available in Jaco, and the water is warm and generally safe. But you came here to surf, right? Jaco, Costa...
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Puerto Penasco, Mexico , or as most of its adoring fans call it, Rocky Point , offers a quick and easy escape from the daily grind. Its convenient location, in the neighborhood of four hours drive from Phoenix or Tucson, AZ - has made it a favorite bolt hole of beach lovers from the Arizona area. With...
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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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When Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of what is now Costa Rica in 1502, the natives he encountered wore bracelets and other adornments of pure gold. Columbus was sure he had found a treasure trove of wealth and named the area the monicker it still carries today, meaning "rich coast."...
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Costa Rica's nightlife, especially Jaco Beach, is known for its wild party atmosphere. The streets are full of bars and nightclubs bursting with exotic Latina ladies and loud thumping beats. You could throw a stone in any direction and hit a nightclub guaranteed to have something that interests the...