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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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  • Space 220 restaurant at Epcot
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    Star Wars or Marvel Superheroes?

    ByEileen Ogintz October 5, 2021October 5, 2021

    I just returned from a preview of 2022 and this is what I discovered: Disney has you covered no matter what you like best…

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  • Vintage style cuban baseball on black background
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    Exploring Hispanic heritage in October

    ByEileen Ogintz September 30, 2021September 30, 2021

    The Hispanic population of the United States totals 60.6 million people, making it the largest ethnic group

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  • A bartender on the Celebrity Apex - all crew are masked at all times during the cruise
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    On a cruise in Greece in the pandemic

    ByEileen Ogintz September 23, 2021May 13, 2024

    How about traveling abroad during a pandemic, and then boarding a cruise ship, perhaps for the first time?

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    3 Ways to Have a Blast On Seattle’s Waters

    ByEileen Ogintz September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

    Seattle is commonly known as the Emerald City and is nestled on the shores of Elliot Bay, so there is no better place to enjoy the summer on the water with your whole family

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    What to Do When Visiting the ‘Gateway to the Rockies’

    ByEileen Ogintz September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

    Aurora is considered by many to be the gateway to adventure in the Colorado Rockies as it’s the closest urban hub to Denver International Airport

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  • The Wind Star as night falls overMonemvasia, Greece
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    Memories from our first Pandemic cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz September 19, 2021December 5, 2021

    There were a lot of perfect moments aboard the Wind Star despite all the changes the pandemic had wrought

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  • "Terror Tram: The Ultimate Purge" maze at Halloween Horror NIghts 2021 at Universal Studios Hollywood (select nights September 9 - October 31)
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    Halloween comes early at theme parks

    ByEileen Ogintz September 17, 2021June 28, 2023

    Halloween is more than a month away but theme parks are already welcoming your little (and big) ghosts, ghouls and princesses.

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  • A Farm Dogs Trip to Downtown Boston
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    A Farm Dogs Trip to Downtown Boston

    ByEileen Ogintz September 14, 2021September 14, 2021

    I got to chase rabbits around my uncle’s garden and even waded into his koi pond, though I was yelled at for doing so and felt very bad. Very very bad indeed

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  • Hacky Pack and Waylight.
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    17+ things for your next road trip

    ByEileen Ogintz September 12, 2021September 12, 2021

    A first-aid kit for the time one of my kids fell into a cactus while hiking, a rain jacket in a downpour, miles from the trailhead…

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  • The Celebrity Apex in Santorini on the last day of our cruise
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    Apex- DAY 7 FAKE MEATBALLS?

    ByEileen Ogintz September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

    This was the last day of our cruise on Celebrity’s newest ship Apex and we were trying to pack in as much time as possible

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  • The Solarium on the Celebrity Apex
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    Apex Day 6 – Don’t rain on my parade!

    ByEileen Ogintz September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

    Even with the less than perfect weather, there was plenty to do—more than 60 activities on the Celebrity Apex

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  • A bartender on the Celebrity Apex - all crew are masked at all times during the cruise
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    Apex day 5 – The Pandemic Intrudes

    ByEileen Ogintz September 8, 2021December 5, 2021

    The Captain made the announcement at cocktail hour: A vaccinated guest had tested positive for COVID-19

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  • Honey from giant honeycomb served in Oceanview Cafe
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    Apex Day 4 – What’s for dinner?

    ByEileen Ogintz September 7, 2021September 7, 2021

    “What’s for Dinner?” can be a complicated question aboard the new Celebrity Apex with 10 restaurants to choose from.

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  • Statue of the unknown Greek warrior in the Palace on Rhodes
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    Apex Day 3 – Learning the history of Rhodes

    ByEileen Ogintz September 6, 2021September 6, 2021

    Today, the island of Rhodes, part of the Dodecanese islands, is home to over 120,000 people and pre-covid as many as four million visitors a year

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  • Preparing tomatoes and peppers stuffed with rice, garlic and mint
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    Apex day 2 – A woman following her dreams

    ByEileen Ogintz September 5, 2021September 8, 2021

    Fragedaki is an engaging teacher as she instructs us on how to make spinach pie, tzatziki (a cucumber yogurt sauce), and stuffed tomatoes and peppers

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