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A Midwinter Getaway in Los Angeles

Jan 31, 2012

A mini vacation, even just a couple of days, to a warm climate is a good way to get rid of the midwinter blahs — stimulating new things to see, to...

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Louisiana's Other Side: a Budget and Family-friendly Alternative to New Orleans

Jan 11, 2012

Dressed in identical red, green and blue Mardi Gras-colored ballerina costumes, three little girls stood on tiptoe, each hoping to catch a throw from...

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Hot Springs, Ark., Is Spa-tacular

Jan 11, 2012

People looking for a relaxing place to rejuvenate have been gathering in Hot Springs, Ark., since long before the Europeans arrived in the Americas....

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A New Twist on New York: Entertainment Museums

Dec 22, 2011

Although renowned for its temples of high art such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York...

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10 Simple Ways to Get Your Car Ready For Winter

Dec 08, 2011

10 Simple Ways to Get Your Car Ready For Winter If the weather outside is frightful, is your auto ready? If you live in a cold-weather state, or...

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Having Family Fun at Keystone and Vail

Dec 06, 2011

The woman beside me had warned me that she did not "have much English," so I was content to scale Keystone Mountain into the bluebird sky in silence...

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Skiing the Southern Rockies of New Mexico

Dec 02, 2011

Now that the colors of fall are history and winter is in full swing, it's time to start planning a weekend skiing getaway. The problem in some...

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Christmas In San Antonio

Nov 30, 2011

As we gathered speed I tightened the grip on my handbag in trepidation. Glancing down, I saw that the tarmac was moving faster and faster very near...

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Once Off-limits Estonian Coastal Islands Now a Virtual Paradise

Oct 31, 2011

Kristina Ojamaa, who lives in the city of Tallinn, Estonia, tells me the islands are the most beautiful part of her country. The country's coastline...

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Wildlife, Scenery and Stories in Alaska's Denali National Park

Oct 27, 2011

Forty pairs of eyes scanned the countryside looking for movement, any movement. With binoculars and cameras at the ready, we hoped for a bear or...

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