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    Omicron: How to travel safely in the new year

    ByEileen Ogintz January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

    The holidays are over. Omicron continues to rage. What should you do to safely plan and undertake travel in the New Year?

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  • Niko Asymomytis and his daughterDimitra Asimomyti at their organic vineyard on Mykonos
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    Meeting locals the best way to explore

    ByEileen Ogintz December 30, 2021January 6, 2022

    One visit to Athens won’t cut it. “You’ve got to come back for a second visit,” says Spyros Kagkas. I might say the same about experiencing New York, San Francisco, or Paris

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  • Mardi Gras, Carnival Cruise Line's Newest and Most Innovative Ship
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    Want to cruise again? Vaccinations are the ticket

    ByEileen Ogintz December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

    Even with the new Omicron variant wreaking havoc with international travel, cruise executives believe their ships couldn’t be doing more to protect their guests and crew

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  • Omicron: How to be safe for the holidays
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    Omicron: How to be safe for the holidays

    ByEileen Ogintz December 19, 2021January 5, 2022

    There are some scary developments, but the experts have plenty of advice on on staying safe at family gatherings over the holidays.

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  • Chairlift at Stowe Ski Resort in Vermont.
    Families & Groups | Backyard Vacations | Food and Dining | Lodging | Parks & Outdoors | Snow Vacations | Weekly Column

    Wishing for snow? Pray to Ullr

    ByEileen Ogintz December 16, 2021January 5, 2022

    Some “experts” even suggest that the Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere is the spray from Ullr’s skis

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  • A Farm Dog’s Trip to the Big Apple
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    A Farm Dog’s Trip to the Big Apple

    ByEileen Ogintz December 15, 2021January 5, 2022

    When my parents told me we were taking a special trip into New York City — The Big Apple –I did a very big excite.

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    4 Best Places to Snowmobile in the US

    ByEileen Ogintz December 14, 2021March 16, 2023

    Regardless of which state you call home, you should be able to find some nicely packed powder on a trail new you.

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    Sustainable, comfortable from Royal Robbins

    ByEileen Ogintz December 13, 2021December 13, 2021

    I love it when travel clothes are  comfortable, versatile  and sustainable so I can brag about how I care about the planet.

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    Coconut Bay St Lucia: Multi generational haven

    ByEileen Ogintz December 13, 2021December 14, 2021

    Finding the right place to accommodate everyone in your clan – from the youngest to the oldest – can be a daunting task, but it’s well worth the effort

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  • Dogs of the Day at the dog-friendly Gravity Hause Breckenridge
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    Gravity Haus: Hotels as part of community

    ByEileen Ogintz December 11, 2021December 17, 2021

    Don’t you sometimes wish you could transport the parts of your community you love most—especially  on vacation?

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