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    Ultra-thin reading glasses, durable case – perfect for multi-gen travelers

    ByEileen Ogintz November 8, 2018July 16, 2021

    If you are a multigenerational traveler over 40 chances are you need to carry reading glasses in your pocket. You want them light, durable and safeguarded in thin case. Now there’s a product that meets those needs and doesn’t bust your budget — ThinOptics, which weigh less than a nickle

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  • Learning a little military history this month
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    Learning a little military history this month

    ByEileen Ogintz November 8, 2018July 14, 2021

    World War I was so long ago that as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of armistice of the first global war in which millions died and empires were destroyed, today’s kids never met anyone who fought or lived during that difficult time

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  • Two New York Hotels To Light Up Your Holidays
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    Two New York Hotels To Light Up Your Holidays

    ByEileen Ogintz November 4, 2018June 28, 2023

    Those touring The Big Apple over the holidays certainly could use some after a day of ice skating in Central Park, checking out the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and all the holiday lights and/or hitting the museums

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  • Three great affordable bets for holiday travel and beyond
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    Three great affordable bets for holiday travel and beyond

    ByEileen Ogintz November 1, 2018July 5, 2021

    The holidays are fast-approaching. It you haven’t made plans yet, here are three great affordable holiday getaways to consider — Orlando FL; Karisma Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico’s Riviera Maya; and the great state of Maine

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  • Fun and festivals without the stress – holidays in Orlando
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    Fun and festivals without the stress – holidays in Orlando

    ByEileen Ogintz November 1, 2018July 6, 2021

    Welcome to the holidays—Orlando Style. The best part: You don’t have to wait until Christmas week to celebrate since Orlando’s seven famous theme parks and attractions celebrate for 59 days at 20 festive events

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  • On a river cruise designed for families
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    On a river cruise designed for families

    ByEileen Ogintz November 1, 2018June 28, 2023

    If you thought river cruises were only for seniors, think again. As the cruise industry reports rising interest in such trips, different lines are seeking ways to broaden their audience with more active excursions, an emphasis on food and wine and yoga and bikes onboard

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  • Little Taste of Italy – Part 2
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    Little Taste of Italy – Part 2

    ByEileen Ogintz October 26, 2018March 10, 2022

    Little Taste of Italy Part II starts at the Umbria Region farmhouse (viaumbria.com) in Canarra with tours of Perugia, Spello, Assissi and Gubbo, then moves to Bologna and Parma, where we observed the making of Parmaggiano Reggiano cheese.

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  • A Little Taste of Italy – Part 1
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    A Little Taste of Italy – Part 1

    ByEileen Ogintz October 25, 2018July 16, 2021

    A Little Taste of Italy – October 2018 – Pt 1 – Starts in Milano with tour of Verona and Valpolicella Wine Region, followed by 6-day Uniworld River Cruise aboard the River Countess. Excursions to Ferrara, Padua, Chiccogia and Turano, with lots of time to explore Venice.

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  • To the National Museum of Play
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    To the National Museum of Play

    ByEileen Ogintz October 25, 2018July 14, 2021

    The prestigious National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play is a top draw for not only visitors to Rochester, N,Y., but for all of upper New York state

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  • A Weekend Visiting The Newly-Renovated Fiesta Condesa Americana All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun

    A Weekend Visiting The Newly-Renovated Fiesta Condesa Americana All-Inclusive Resort In Cancun

    ByEileen Ogintz October 23, 2018June 30, 2021

    The newly-renovated Fiesta Condesa Americana All-Inclusive Resort is one of the most family-friendly properties in Cancun and perfect for a mid-semester break with the kids

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