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Exploring the beautiful villas along the shore of Lake Como, Italy

Oct 28, 2014

By Eileen Ogintz LAKE COMO, Italy (Day Two) — How do we work the Espresso Machine? Still jetlagged, we wake up to fabulous views of Lake Como from our Villa Traversi and all we want is coffee. But we’re not in a hotel nor do we have a staff to serve us — that is...

George Clooney’s temporary neighbors discover the virtures of a Lake Como villa

Oct 27, 2014

By Eileen Ogintz LAKE COMO, Italy (Day One) — Lucky George Clooney. Not because he is a rich, international movie star. Not because he just recently married the love of his life in a fantastically romantic wedding weekend. I think George Clooney is lucky to have...

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Don’t jump in the pool in the Tonga Room! October 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 The post Don’t jump in the pool in the Tonga Room! first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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Biking or Hiking – Sonoma’s Got the Sites to See October 18, 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. The post Biking or Hiking – Sonoma’s Got the Sites to See first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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Second acts: a century in the making October 18, 2021
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 The post Second acts: a century in the making first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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An Escape, a new country and finally, a winery October 18, 2021
Sichel’s connection to the wine industry began long before her partners purchased Laurel Glen—even before she was born The post An Escape, a new country and finally, a winery first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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FALL FOLIAGE LUNCH CRUISE October 18, 2021
The Tennessee River Autumn Lunch Cruise is on the Southern Belle Riverboat. It is a 3-hour trip to the Tennessee River Gorge The post FALL FOLIAGE LUNCH CRUISE first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION October 17, 2021
The monarch butterfly migratory journey is almost 2,000 miles from the United States to the mountains of Mexico The post MONARCH BUTTERFLY MIGRATION first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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RANDALL MUSEUM SAN FRANCISCO October 16, 2021
The annual Family Halloween Day at the Randall Museum in San Francisco will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021. It is a free outdoor event. The post RANDALL MUSEUM SAN FRANCISCO first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR October 15, 2021
The Jack-O-Lantern spectacular is open at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, until October 31 The post JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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Eating your way through Disney World October 15, 2021
Space-Ghetti, anyone? Maybe a Galactic Lobster Globe? All served up with bubbling or smoking atmospheric spirits and zero-proof cocktails The post Eating your way through Disney World first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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AUTUMN IN GOLD COUNTRY October 14, 2021
Two of California's Gold Country hotels recently unveiled a roster of autumn events; They include Haunted Hotel Tours, Oktoberfest Dinner Series, and more. The post AUTUMN IN GOLD COUNTRY first appeared on Taking The Kids.
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