The Charm of Northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai
About an hour flight from Bangkok, the northern city of Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second largest city and the former capital of the Lanna Kingdom, it’s known both as the “Rose of the North” and the…
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Finding Bliss in Bangkok: An Unforgettable Experience
Having been to Bangkok several times, nothing quite feeds a sense of happiness better than returning to the meandering banks of its Chao Phraya River. This time, as I was joined by a newbie to…
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Just say Ahhh to Aruba
If you are seeking pristine, powdery white sand beaches, calm, warm turquoise waters, good food, and hospitable locals, you will want to head to Aruba. Several cities, including Atlanta, Miami, New York, and Boston, to…
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Cruising on Crystal’s Reimagined Serenity
For many who loved Crystal Cruises, sadness was the prevailing emotion when in January 2022, Crystal suspended sailings for several months after its parent company, Genting Hong Kong, declared bankruptcy. Then A&K Travel Group, which…
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The Storied Past and Lovely Present of New York’s Algonquin Hotel
On 44th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues is, from the exterior, a fairly discreet, 120-year-old pre-war building. Once you enter The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection you will find a 181-room hotel possessing…
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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…
