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Island resorts are typically luxurious, but Shipwreck Plantation, on Hilton Head Island , still managed to blow my expectations out of the water. My husband and I couldn't have planned a better weekend trip. Not only are we nature junkies, but we also happen to be (not-so-talented) sports fiends...
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When most people think of wines, the laid back mellow wines of California pop to mind. But, there are other areas of the United States that may not produce barrels upon barrels of the finest wine known to man. Hilton Head, South Carolina has several terrific wineries that create some very sweet tasting...
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It's 5Pm in Keystone, Colorado . Your family has returned to the condo , after a hard day on the slopes. As you sit by the fire sipping cocoa, you hear a grumbling sound. It starts on one side of the room, and continues around the circle. What's that sound? Then, you understand. Like the plant...
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In a sense, back country skiing in Keystone, Colorado can be compared to art. As your skis make contact with the fresh, virgin snow, your tracks create a drawing that is uniquely your own. Your signature stays intact. Here, you can dance down the mountain without anxiety. No need to worry about families...
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If you dislike beaches and water, Tamarindo, Costa Rica is not for you. Otherwise, come along and watch the Leatherback Turtles, feed hungry iguanas and catch the next big wave. You may even learn how to speak some Spanish! Fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport in San Jose, Costa Rica and then...
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It's time to plan your annual family vacation. In the past, you've made sacrifices. You hugged Mickey at Disney, and lost money at Vegas. This year, the tribe has spoken. You're going to Keystone. Getting There Is Half The Fun Keystone is the perfect choice for a family ski vacation. If you're...
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Do you prefer tamales over Thanksgiving turkey? Are you planning on asking Santa for a warm weather vacation this year? Had enough of the hustle and bustle? Well, there's a Costa Rican town with a laid back vibe ready to welcome you this holiday season. A trip to Tamarindo is a perfect gift for yourself...
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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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Can you hear that delightful giggle from the wonderful Miss Dolly Parton? Can you see her and Elvis flying down the mountain roads in that pink Cadillac she keeps requesting on the television commercials? That would depend on how much holiday moonshine you partake of while in the hills and hollers of...
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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...