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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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    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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