Kicking Back in the Keys
If you enjoy balmy weather, water sports, fishing, and great seafood, with some history thrown in for good measure and want to stay domestic, a trip to the Florida Keys may be just the ticket. …
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Eight Reasons to Cruise with Silversea’s New Silver Nova
In August Silversea Cruises launched the 12th ship of its ultra-luxury, all-suite fleet with a pre-debut architectural voyage on the Silver Nova. Departing out of Trieste I spent four days and nights walking every inch…
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The Allure of Costa Rica’s Villa Avellana
Every so often one comes upon a place so magical and so perfect, a place that possesses that certain je ne sais quoi, that one becomes certain a slice of paradise lost has in fact been…
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Three perfect days in Venice
By Julie L. Kessler For those interested in art, history, and great food, numerous cities around the world will keep travelers fascinated, engaged, and well-fed. But how many of those cities can boast that they…
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Silversea’s Shining New Silver Nova: Redefining Ultra-Luxury Cruising
By Julie L. Kessler Last week Silversea Cruises launched the 12th ship of its ultra-luxury all-suite fleet with a pre-debut architectural voyage on the Silver Nova. Attending this four-night event departing from Trieste, Italy, it…
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In Love with Ljubljana, Slovenia’s Cool Capital City
If you are looking for a slice of Europe that has the charm of yesteryear yet boasts a modern, green forward walkable capital, great restaurants, and friendly locals without the massive crowds plaguing the rest…
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Palos Verdes’ Terranea Resort: Where Panache Meets the Pacific
Whether you live in Southern California and want the perfect get-away, are driving up or down the coast and desire the ultimate respite or are coming from anywhere in the world and seek a special…
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A Conversation with Iceland’s Ambassador to Norway
With about 390,000 people, Iceland is Europe’s least populated nation, with around 65% of Icelanders living in and around its capital city of Reykjavik. Located about halfway between Greenland and Norway, it’s situated in the middle of the ocean…
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48 Hours at 25Hours Hotel Paris Terminus Nord
If you are coming from or going to London on the Eurostar train through the Chunnel, or heading elsewhere to the north, say Brussels, Amsterdam, or Cologne, a hip spot to hang your hat before…
