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What you Need to Know about Air Ambulances
$0.00What happens when the worst happens and you get sick or injured on vacation? If your condition is so severe that you can’t fly back on a commercial airline then you will need to book an air ambulance to get home. Most likely this isn’t an area that you have thought about or have any background knowledge on. So, what are the questions to ask, and do’s and don’ts you need to know before booking an air ambulance?
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Islands of New England
$0.00New England’s miles of sandy beaches, majestic coasts, and rolling surf invite relaxation. The Islands of New England tour spends eight days exploring New England’s charms, from the cobblestone streets of Nantucket to a dry harvest cranberry bog, cultivating that relaxed atmosphere. Step back in time at Plimoth Plantation to sample traditional recipes from that period. Here, you’ll come to know some Pilgrim etiquette and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast where you’ll learn to “eat like a Pilgrim.” In Provincetown, the choice will be yours – set out on a whale watch cruise or embark on a scenic adventure through the iconic sand dunes of the Cape. You’ll also get to visit the historic locations of Boston and Providence, the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, the lively artist colony of Provincetown, and the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.
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Cuba - A Different World
$0.00When you travel to Cuba, you immediately know you´re travelling to a different World.
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Paris - Fashion Secrets: “Rue de Montaigne”
$0.00As many times that I travel to Paris, the radiance of the city still inspires me. It is a wonderful and most romantic city to visit - even with your grandchildren!
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Everglades City, Florida
$0.00As part of our 36th Anniversary celebration, we headed off on a 25-day road trip to Florida. We wanted to revisit some of the places we discovered on our honeymoon in 1979. At the top of our list were The Everglades. We wanted a home base because we wanted to spend a couple of days in the area exploring and taking photographs. We chose the Everglades City Rod and Gun Club as our place to land. It is the Western Gateway to The Everglades National Park.
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Glamping with the Grandkids
$0.00Glamping is a great way for the whole family to enjoy the camaraderie of traditional outdoor camping with the glamour of hotel amenities. The offer below from Westgate River Ranch (located near Orlando, Fla.) is great to keep in mind with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and several three-day holiday weekends right around the corner!
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Come Waltz with Me - Hotel Park Villa: Vienna, Austria
$0.00What comes to mind when I say Mozart, Weiner Schnitzel, Sacher Torte and Waltz? You are correct if you said Vienna, Austria. With the Euro being almost on an equal par with the U.S. Dollar, a trip to Europe should be on your agenda this year and Vienna should be one of the stops.
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John C. Campbell Folk School: Brasstown, NC
$0.00For the past 90 years the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC has been teaching the lost art of folk crafts in the picturesque mountains of western North Carolina. If you can make it by hand, you can make it here!
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Rome and Paris Await – More Glorious Food
$0.00Traveling whets the taste buds, and when you’re in the most glorious, glamour spots on earth, dining is pure pleasure. A feast for the eyes, the nose, the mouth and the stomach. Something to be desired, something to be appreciated, so let’s visit a few more wonderful places in great towns.
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Saying Goodbye - Final Farewells
$0.00From a distance I could see the tears welling up in her eyes, and as they began to roll down her cheeks he leant closer and stroked her hair, whispering softly, “I love you, mum. Be strong. Remember, it’s not a final goodbye, goodbye. I will miss you, but have a wonderful time.”
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Essential Kelvingrove: A Museum Reflecting Life
$0.00Glasgow, Scotland is a city rich in culture as described in my previous article featuring the top rated attractions when planning your trip.
Today I wish to focus on perhaps the most influential and important museum in the world for those art lovers! A trip to the Kelvingrove should remain top on your list along with the British Museum & the Louvre (Paris). To be honest, I had not realized the wealth of collections ranging from the Impressionists to the famed Glasgow Boys who revolutionized Scottish painting – similar to the Pre-Raphaelites from the United Kingdom.
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Travel Partners With Benefits – Can The Relationship Last The Distance?
$0.00“The value of a relationship should not be measured by the length of time the relationship lasts, but by the strength of the bond that exists every moment you are together. When you eventually say goodbye, you need to appreciate the moments you had, more than you dread the moments you won’t have.”
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Boomers and Memorial Day: Vietnam – the War of our Generation
$0.00As baby boomers many of us came into the world as a result of our father’s return from fighting in World War II or Korea, but our own experiences with war came primarily during the Vietnam War. I was a gleam in my parents’ eyes until my dad returned from the Philippines in 1945 to arrange my arrival at the lead of the boomer generation in 1946.
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Switzerland – A Small Country with Giant Appeal
$0.00SWITZERLAND is one of the smallest countries in Europe, in the world in fact. SWITZERLAND has, however, one of the most powerful reputations for many things. All well deserved!
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Baby Boomer Hotel Discount: Loews Atlanta
$0.00We love when hotels pay attention to us and single us out with a discount! Thank you Loews Atlanta! They figured out that we have flexibility with our time and dates and enjoy traveling, so here’s what their General Manager, Mark Castriota had to say, “ We wanted to reward this flexibility not only by offering deeply discounted rates on certain days of the week, but packaging it in a way that appeals directly to the travel experiences they seek.”
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Portugal’s Gardens
$0.00Portugal is a land of charming cities, azure waters, and stunningly colorful gardens. Behold Portugal’s distinct beauty while exploring with Collette and the Royal Horticultural Society on the Portugal’s Gardens tour.
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Newcastle-Gateshead UK: “City of Bridges”
$0.00Newcastle (a city on the north bank of the River Tyne) and Gateshead (a town on the south bank) form a single, diverse and extremely vibrant world class destination united by seven bridges. Often overlooked as a destination, I recently traveled to this most amazing city which offers so much for the traveler who enjoys Roman architecture to Georgian masterpieces! Come as we explore!
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Old Havana
$0.00It is a warm evening in Old Havana. You maybe had an early dinner, and are walking along the narrow streets of Old Havana, looking for one of the watering holes, to enjoy a refreshing Daiquiri, or Mojito, and listen to some live music played by a guitar trio… Or you are looking for a “paladar”, a private restaurant, for a late dinner, after a long day visiting museums or any other interesting place…
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The Grand Del Mar: San Diego, California
$0.00Heading to the west coast and looking for a touch of Mediterranean luxury – the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego is the place to go if you have a decent budget for your stay. Rooms start at $495 per night and in addition Villa style suites are available.
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Switzerland – Land of Mountains and Lakes
$0.00What you will remember most about Switzerland is how refreshingly clean and clear it is. It sparkles, even on dull, grey, rainy days; it has a clarity of its own.
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7 Tips For Choosing The Perfect Cruise – Part 3
$0.00A perfect cruise requires a plan, so be sure to consider these final questions when planning yours:
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Boomers Traveling More and Using Digital Tools
$0.00Hilton has a new digital app to assist in travel bookings that is easy to use whether you are a Millennial or a Boomer. Boomers are using more digital tools to assist in all aspects of travel. The Boomer Travel Patrol will be periodically reviewing what is available to let our readers know what they can download to their smart phones or tablets.
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7 Tips For Choosing the Perfect Cruise – Part 2
$0.00A perfect cruise requires a plan, so here are additional questions that will help you with planning:
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Barrio China: Havana’s Chinatown
$0.00Havana is a city almost 500 years old. There is a lot of history on every street. Every “barrio” or neighborhood has stories to tell, and secrets to be discovered by the curious visitor.
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The Parthenon: Nashville, Tennessee
$0.00To celebrate the 100th birthday of Tennessee’s Statehood, Nashville built the 1897 Centennial and International Exposition. Many states and major industries built exhibits for the celebration. A full-scale replica of the Parthenon was the centerpiece and is the only remaining building. It sits in what is Nashville’s premiere urban park. It makes for a great afternoon walk, picnic, and time for reflection on the big thinkers and dreamers that made the Parthenon possible.
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