You don’t have to be a cowboy to enjoy a dude ranch vacation. In fact, at the Elk Mountain Ranch near Buena Vista, Colorado, you don’t even have to go horseback riding if you don’t want to. As Colorado’s highest guest ranch at 9,600 feet above sea level, Elk Mountain Ranch sits at the end […]
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When couples sit down to plan their honeymoons, most envision a romantic, secluded destination. When families plan a Disney vacation, they envision a trip filled with togetherness, thrilling attractions and magical memories. So it’s understandable that when couples plan their honeymoons at a Disney Resort, the best of both combine into a romantic vacation filled
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Did you know that a relaxing beach vacation is just one hour away from the city of Houston, Texas? It’s true! Galveston Island is just 54 miles down I-45 South, and if you beat the traffic you can be on the beach in just sixty minutes! No matter where you stay on the island you
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If you are looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, head just 90 minutes northwest to the town of Ojai. Ojai is a community popular with artists, musicians, and health enthusiasts, making it the ideal place to “get away from it all.” Just 12 miles inland from the coast and
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For generations, families have flocked to the Wisconsin Dells for family vacation fun, and I, too, have visited the Dells with my family – multiple times. So why is this tiny town, less than 20 square miles, so popular and what keeps families coming back? The answer is simply the wholesome family attractions and the
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There are some New York landmarks that will never lose an ounce of their appeal. At the top of this list for me is the Natural History Museum, a behemoth of a museum located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan flanking Central Park. Here, visitors of all ages marvel at collections of 32 million
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Portland might just be the current capitol of cool. It was voted America’s most bikeable city, it’s a vortex of microbrews and crafted coffee, and it even has Portlandia, an Independent Film Channel TV show mocking the city for all the quirks that make it great. Here’s the truth about Portland: It IS cool. It’s
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Seattle is a big sports town offering professional baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, and horse racing. Whether you’re a die hard team fanatic, a casual fan, or just want a taste of what the locals get all excited about, here’s your Seattle professional sports guide: Baseball Safeco Field, home to the Seattle Mariners of the
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When people think of “New York” they usually think New York City, but there is so much more to the Empire State. I’m an Upstate New York girl myself—born and raised in the Finger Lakes—so I’m always anxious to introduce people to the less urban areas of the state, and one of my favorites is
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Spring finally has a firm grip on New York City, and after a long winter one thing has captured this New Yorker’s imagination: eating outdoors. There are many wonderful restaurants with back gardens and tables on the sidewalk, but another option for eating outdoors is to plan a picnic in the park. Musicians and
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