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  • Kids playing in a township near Cape Town.
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    Memories of South Africa Before Omicron

    ByEileen Ogintz December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

    Since the news broke that the first cases of the Omicron variant had been found in South Africa, I’ve been thinking more about the people we met on that trip

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  • Lunchtime at the 2Elk Restaurant, Vail CO, pre-pandemic
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    What to know about travel with Omicron

    ByEileen Ogintz December 6, 2021July 2, 2023

    Just when we think we can start to plan a vacation, there’s a new variant (Omicron). Here is what we know now about family travel in early December 2021:

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  • REI Co-op’s Trailsmith Fleece.
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    Sustainable gifts for your favorite travelers

    ByEileen Ogintz December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

    This holiday season, show how you are paying attention. Yes, you can donate in their name to a favorite nonprofit

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  • The Mile High Tree in downtown Denver
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    What’s your go-to holiday tradition?

    ByEileen Ogintz November 30, 2021December 2, 2021

    Vaxxed and boostered, we are excited to see how the Mile High City lights up the holidays

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  • The Broadmoor Hotel at Christmastime
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    Holiday lights everywhere!

    ByEileen Ogintz November 25, 2021June 28, 2023

    Let’s see where we can celebrate, whether we return to an annual tradition or make it an outing with relatives and friends you’ve been with over Thanksgiving

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    Tips For Flying with Young Kids and Toddlers

    ByEileen Ogintz November 19, 2021March 16, 2023

    Whether you’re about to set off to a Disney location or struggling to find the relevant COVID-19 travel information, this article will help you make the most out of your efforts.

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  • Aerial view of the Inn at Death Valley
    Families & Groups | Beach Vacations | Cruises & All-Inclusive | Destinations | Lodging | Weekly Column

    Grab a Black-Friday-Cyber Monday travel deal

    ByEileen Ogintz November 18, 2021July 2, 2023

    Be ready to book when you see the deal you want as many offers have limited capacity. It’s never been more important to read the fine print

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  • Coco Cay seen from RCCL's new Odyssey Of The Seas
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    The Perfect Day at Coco Cay

    ByEileen Ogintz November 16, 2021November 16, 2021

    Five hundred staff live full time on Coco Cay in the Bahamas to make sure Royal Caribbean guests have that “Perfect Day”  

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  • Kids, COVID-19 vaccines, and holiday gatherings
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    Kids, COVID-19 vaccines, and holiday gatherings

    ByEileen Ogintz November 11, 2021July 2, 2023

    “It should be the new normal this holiday season … to ask for the vaccination status of hosts and invitees,” said Dr. Mobeen Rathore, an infectious disease expert

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  • The reception area of GoldenEye resort pays tribute to Ian Fleming's years at his Jamaican hideaway.
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    Goldeneye: muse, idyllic respite, more

    ByEileen Ogintz November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

    Not a person, a place. Have you ever been somewhere that makes you consider upending your life to move there? Think Goldeneye in Jamaica

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    Planning Your Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

    ByEileen Ogintz November 1, 2021December 21, 2021

    Are you searching for a new and exciting city to plan a weekend getaway? If so, Portland may be the place you’re looking to spend a few days

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  • Peking Duck for carving at ChiBang restaurant aboard Carnival Mardi Gras
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    Why We Cruise: The Food Helps Explain

    ByEileen Ogintz October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

    In seven days aboard Carnival’s new megaship Mardi Gras, it’s impossible to do (or eat) everything offered on board

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  • The water park on the Carnival Mardi Gras
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    Carnival Cruises: Primed for Kids’ Return

    ByEileen Ogintz October 28, 2021December 5, 2021

    “I miss seeing all the happy kids. And happy kids make parents and grandparents happy,” said Christine Duffy, the president of Carnival Cruise Line 

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  • The Farmers Market in the Ferry Building on the waterfront
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    San Francisco Is a Great City for Walking

    ByEileen Ogintz October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

    San Francisco, one of my favorite American cities, is ready to welcome you as long as you can flash your card at restaurants, bars, etc., and wear your mask

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    3 Super Fun Thanksgiving activities to foster school spirit

    ByEileen Ogintz October 26, 2021October 26, 2021

    There is so much you can do to help your students learn about the history behind Thanksgiving and its importance.

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    Beautiful Places to Stay in North Carolina

    ByEileen Ogintz October 26, 2021October 27, 2021

    Far removed from the bigger cities of North Carolina, there are many smaller towns and rural areas steeped in rich history and natural beauty

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  • Miss USA Asaya Branch sings the national anthem at the Military Appreciation Tribute aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras
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    On Carnival Mardi Gras: What Pandemic?

    ByEileen Ogintz October 25, 2021December 5, 2021

    Besides their new grandbaby, Gary and Christine Posavad have a new love–Carnival’s new ship Mardi Gras.

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  • Shaq O'Neal's Big Chicken on the Carnival Mardi Gras
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    Carnival Mardi Gras’ New Orleans vibe

    ByEileen Ogintz October 24, 2021October 24, 2021

    It is the first sea day aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new megaship Mardi Gras and it is harder than you might think deciding where to go for brunch

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  • At the naming ceremony Oct 23 2021 for Carnival's newest ship, the Mardi Gras
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    Back to the future: Carnival’s new Mardi Gras

    ByEileen Ogintz October 24, 2021October 24, 2021

    13 ships—including the brand new flagship Carnival Mardi Gras—are sailing from 6 US ports. And that’s just four months into Carnival Cruise Line’s restart

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  • Trancendence One at SummitOne Vanderbilt
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    Visiting SUMMIT One Vanderbilt in NYC

    ByEileen Ogintz October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

    Connected to Grand Central Terminal, the new super skyscraper Summit One Vanderbilt has fantastic views of the metropolis

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  • Caribbean wedding at Sandals Resort.
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    Are you ready a romantic getaway?

    ByEileen Ogintz October 21, 2021October 21, 2021

    A romantic just-for-you dinner, a scented bubble bath for two, flower petals on your bed and someone to take care of your every need.

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  • Tasty Mai Tai cocktail in the Tonga Room
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    Don’t jump in the pool in the Tonga Room!

    ByEileen Ogintz October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

    The indoor 75-foot Plunge Pool was a hit with locals and celebrities alike when it was opened at the historic Fairmont San Francisco in 1929

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  • Fall decor at Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa
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    Biking or Hiking – Sonoma’s Got the Sites to See

    ByEileen Ogintz October 18, 2021October 20, 2021

    Bike or hike? Sonoma Valley may have more than 100 wineries, but there are 13,000 acres of state and regional parks as well.

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  • Horse riders at Barthlomew Estate in Sonoma CA
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    Second acts: a century in the making

    ByAndy Yemma October 18, 2021November 10, 2025

    Frank Bartholomew, a United Press war correspondent, handed Antonia a deed for a run down 500-acre ranch in Sonoma, CA and then returned to cover World War II

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  • An Escape, a new country and finally, a winery
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    An Escape, a new country and finally, a winery

    ByEileen Ogintz October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

    Sichel’s connection to the wine industry began long before her partners purchased Laurel Glen—even before she was born

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  • Space 220 restaurant
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    Eating your way through Disney World

    ByEileen Ogintz October 14, 2021June 29, 2023

    Space-Ghetti, anyone? Maybe a Galactic Lobster Globe? All served up with bubbling or smoking atmospheric spirits and zero-proof cocktails

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  • Post-harbest grapes on the vine in Sonoma County CA
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    Tasting wine and eating well in Sonoma County

    ByEileen Ogintz October 13, 2021October 14, 2021

    I love Sonoma County with kids—all of the hiking, biking…the Redwood Trees…kayaking, pumpkin patches in fall, kid-friendly restaurants

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  • A Fleet Week Taste of San Francisco
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    A Fleet Week Taste of San Francisco

    ByEileen Ogintz October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

    Anyone who travels knows a perfect—or near perfect—vacation day is rare. So I count us lucky on this warm, sunny blue-sky October Day in San Francisco

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    Hoka delivers in a comfy sneaker

    ByEileen Ogintz October 7, 2021October 7, 2021

    We wore out last sneakers during long walks during the Pandemic, when our gym was closed for nearly a year. For back-to-workouts, we needed new gear

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  • Entrance to Walt Disney World when it opened in 1971
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    Walt Disney World turns 50 and celebrates big time

    ByEileen Ogintz October 7, 2021March 15, 2022

    The next 18 months, there will be new experiences across Walt Disney World, including the chance to spend two nights aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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