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At Ski Cooper – a half hour and a world away from Vail and Breck

At Ski Cooper – a half hour and a world away from Vail and Breck

Feb 6, 2017

It feels as if I have the entire mountain with its fresh snow all to myself—and it’s Saturday. Welcome to Ski Cooper, just outside of Leadville with 39 trails and four lifts spanning 400 lift-served acres and no artificial snow

In Leadville CO — the highest town in the USA!

In Leadville CO — the highest town in the USA!

Feb 5, 2017

Just an after dinner stroll. In 10,000-plus feet altitude. In the snow. What could be more fun after a delicious dinner in a Yurt cookhouse?

Historic sites and museums to visit during Black History Month

Historic sites and museums to visit during Black History Month

Feb 2, 2017

February is the ideal time to visit a historic site or explore a museum exhibit celebrating African American History Month, which is also celebrated in Britain and Canada.

Terranea, A Southern California Resort Respite

Terranea, A Southern California Resort Respite

Jan 13, 2017

Perched on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea is a rambling resort on 102 acres of land, pristine and brimming with flora and fauna

Football, roses and art – Pasadena CA has it all

Football, roses and art – Pasadena CA has it all

Jan 1, 2017

Pasadena, just 12 minutes from Downtown LA via light Metro Rail, has a lot to offer every day—not least the sunshine, 300 days a year.

Six LA museums guaranteed to wow families and kids

Six LA museums guaranteed to wow families and kids

Dec 15, 2016

But this wasn’t a big holiday sale. People were waiting for the chance to get free tickets to The Broad, Los Angeles’ newest contemporary art museum.

How about a quick pre-holiday getaway?

How about a quick pre-holiday getaway?

Dec 1, 2016

Make it an overnight when you head to see that favorite holiday light display or museum exhibit. Go see Santa somewhere else besides the mall.

Ushering in the holidays with cool light displays

Ushering in the holidays with cool light displays

Nov 24, 2016

For a lot of us, heading to holiday light displays has become as big a Thanksgiving weekend tradition as football and pumpkin pie.

A Mother-Daughter Yoga Retreat To Kripalu in the Berkshires

A Mother-Daughter Yoga Retreat To Kripalu in the Berkshires

Nov 21, 2016

Kripalu, a wellness retreat in the beautiful Berkshires, offers guests a flexible program with the opportunity to practice as much or as little yoga as desired.

How they make it all happen in Clearwater FL

How they make it all happen in Clearwater FL

Nov 19, 2016

Lisa Chandler wants everyone to love Clearwater Beach “by far the most family oriented beach in the state of Florida,”

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