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08 Jan Swimming with wild manatees

Posted at 12:49h in Destinations, United States, Water sports by Jim Tobalski 2 Comments
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On a trip to Florida, we sought an opportunity to snorkel with manatees in a wild environment. That led us to Crystal River National Wildlife...

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27 Dec Charleston nature retreat explores barrier island

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After years of grappling with my desire to take this relationship to another level, I joined a small group for an immersion into the Bulls...

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19 Dec Universal Studios spreads Christmas over Florida parks

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Kudos to Universal Studios in Florida for making our vacation a great Christmas experience. And yes, they do use the word “Christmas."...

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15 Nov Washington bed & breakfast showcases president and lavender

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I rarely write about accommodations. However, I’m taking a detour and sharing about a bed and breakfast we’ve placed on a pedestal....

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28 Oct China Lights dazzle in Milwaukee

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While spending time with family in Wisconsin, we visited China Lights at the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corner, a suburb of Milwaukee. The nighttime...

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14 Oct Mt. Rainier National Park towers over the Cascades

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We stood on a trail surrounded by wildflowers, more than we’ve ever seen. While our timing was carefully planned, we benefited from a little bit...

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07 Oct Blue Ridge Parkway’s Mahogany Rock: Prime viewing for migration of hawks and other birds of prey

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Each fall, thousands of hawks, eagles and other birds of prey migrate along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks and clearings provide prime...

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29 Sep Best restaurants: Key West

Posted at 06:03h in United States by Martin & Libby Rose 14 Comments
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It's hard to come up with a short list of best restaurants in Key West. Most are locally-owned and run by top chefs who chose...

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10 Sep Tips for avoiding crowds at Arches National Park

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I don’t want to be a Jimmy Joykill, because Arches National Park in Utah and its amazing rock formations give my family boulder-sized goosebumps. Next...

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14 Aug Switzerland’s Murten makes a great day trip from Bern

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Some of our favorite travel memories are things we learned about talking to an innkeeper or fellow traveler. Such was the discovery of Murten in...

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