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  • Top Jamaican Chef Brian Lumley serves dish at Star San Villa
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    A different kind of Jamaican vacation

    ByEileen Ogintz July 15, 2021December 5, 2025

    I don’t know which is better — the food, the view, or bragging rights to the Jamaica experience very few have.

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  • To Denver for the 2021All-Star Game
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    To Denver for the 2021All-Star Game

    ByEileen Ogintz July 8, 2021July 9, 2021

    You don’t want to miss taking a selfie when you are exactly a mile high, 5,280 feet — on the 13th step of the west side of the State Capitol Building

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  • Swift Current Lake in Glacier NP, Montana.
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    Safely visiting the national parks

    ByEileen Ogintz July 1, 2021July 9, 2021

    Rangers underscore that our national parks are not theme parks, that there are real dangers. It’s essential that you teach the kids that you must be careful

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  • Holland America's Ooosterdam in Seward Alaska
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    Cruising is back soon: What’s your pick?

    ByEileen Ogintz June 29, 2021May 13, 2024

    Princess, Carnival, and Holland America will be sailing from Seattle to Alaska starting late July without any port stops in Canada,

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  • White wash staircases on Santorini Island, Greece
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    Time Travel to Ancient Civilizations

    ByEileen Ogintz June 28, 2021June 28, 2021

    The Best Part: Bragging Rights to cruising a new way on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ newly constructed expedition ship World Navigator

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  • Cactus Garden at The Phoenician.
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    Reasons to brave Arizona’s summer heat

    ByEileen Ogintz June 24, 2021July 9, 2021

    It’s worth braving the heat for the “you can only have them here” experiences: food and fantastic deals at resorts with expansive pools, spas and restaurants

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  • Room service breakfast served with panache!
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    Something For Everyone: Half Moon Resort

    ByEileen Ogintz June 23, 2021July 9, 2021

    Mixology classes for the adults… sailing and diving classes for the kids. And plenty of sun, sand and ocean for everyone

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  • View from our room at Half Moon Resort
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    A Different Kind of Trail Ride

    ByEileen Ogintz June 22, 2021June 22, 2021

    So here I am in the bay at Half Moon Resort, on the North Coast of Jamaica. I’m hanging on to Cutta’s tail as well as I can. But I’m not sure it will be enough

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  • The fish finishing up in the pan of Jamaican curry sauce
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    Jamaican Food at Its Best: Star San

    ByEileen Ogintz June 21, 2021July 16, 2021

    Award-winning and well-known Jamaican Chef Brian Lumley is showing us how to make coconut curry shrimp and just-caught fish—lionfish, parrot fish, snapper

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    5 Essentials for Hiking Trip With a Baby

    ByEileen Ogintz June 21, 2021June 28, 2023

    One of the safest outdoor trips you can take with your children is hiking. It’s a nice bonding activity that’s also good for your health

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