Forbes Magazine recently listed Indianapolis as one of the top cities for a weekend adventure.  Citing the number of athletic events that take place within the capital city and its convenient close to Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati and St. Louis. In fact, 65% of the U.S. population lives within one day’s drive, making Indy an easily accessed travel destination. […]
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You want a beach vacation, but you just don’t know where to go. With the exception of Antarctica, there are plenty of  beaches on the other six continents and one of them is probably just right for you. So here are six continents, with my top beach recommendations for each, along with a few runner
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The Palm Beaches of  Southeast Florida provide an abundance of sunshine, entertainment and attractions often expected from a warm weather vacation destination. While some might be drawn to the miles of uncrowded beaches, others might head for the history laden Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. I myself, prefer spending time at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center
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Palm Beach County in Southeast Florida is the largest and wealthiest county in the state of Florida. It includes cities like Palm Beach, Jupiter, Boca Raton, and several tiny communities like Juno Beach.  Since it’s mainly a residential county, with nearly half the population living along the Atlantic coast, the number of hotel properties lining the beach
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Ah, the office Christmas party – an annual ritual we all must endure. A time to celebrate past achievements, let bygones be bygones, forgive those who stole our ideas without credit, wish success to those who are heading in a different direction and welcome in new members of the team. Such was the case one December night in 1956.
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Charlotte, North Carolina is situated within the state nearly equal distance from the mountains to the West and the beaches to the East. I was proud to call it home for a number of years, and enjoyed many wonderful adventures there. While the mountains provide scenic wonder, my heart is firmly planted in the sand
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34 years after his death in 1977, Las Vegas is still paying homage to Elvis. In 1963, Elvis Aron Presley spent several weeks in Las Vegas filming the movie “Viva Las Vegas,” and was well on his way to having his name synonymous with the city. A fitting tribute, Viva Elvis, has been playing at Aria Resort
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My family and I shared a wonderful experience when we went swimming with the Florida Manatees in the Crystal River at Homosassa Springs, Florida. Truth be told it was a little more wonderful for some than others. Like most family adventures that begin before dawn, there was more than one grumbling member of our party.
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Nothing makes me sadder than to hear someone say they didn’t enjoy their Walt Disney World Resort vacation. I adore visiting the “Happiest Place on Earth”. In fact, I love it so much that I find myself planning our next adventure before we are home from the last. Usually when I question those unhappy visitors,
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Located near the mouth of the mighty Columbia River, between Washington and Oregon, Astoria is a city of around 10,000. It’s easily accessible from Portland (about a two hour drive northwest) and Seattle (about a three and a half to four hour drive southwest), making it an easy Pacific Northwest weekend getaway and giving you
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