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5 Reasons to Celebrate Your Next Holiday at a Luxury Villa in Sicily

In January, something peculiar happens to the human brain.     We start to forget the absolute, sheer mayhem that was the holiday season.      As soon as the New Year rolls around, it all feels like a dream.  In March, we're ...
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Discover the 11 Very Best Places in Puglia – Italy’s Rising Star

There's a theme in all of Puglia that goes like this:  Relax, roam, discover, dine, and repeat.     Right now, the travel world is just waking up to this mysterious side of Italy.     With its seductive landscapes and calming blue ...
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Villas in Puglia are Serving Up the Sweet Life

Move over Tuscany -- there's a new star on Italy's travel map, and it comes complete with sun-soaked villas set amid Puglia's captivating landscape.   It doesn't matter how many times you've been to Italy, if you haven't laid eyes on ...

A Guide to Disney World for First Timers

Moms - you can do this.     You've grown your baby, you've been there through the night wakings, through the potty training, through the first day of school fears, through the friendship making.  Now, your little bundle of joy is a ...
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8 Luxury Spring Break Destinations For Families

Ohhh…Spring break.    These two words conjure up images of long airport lines, crowded pools, partying college kids, loud music…and bad decisions.     Hey Moms!  What if I were to tell you that luxury spring break destinations for families really do exist.  ...
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Copenhagen Guide: 15 Festive Things to Do in Winter

Where can you travel in winter where the temperature may indeed plummet, but the people party on?  Come see how the Danes do it!   When winter arrives, the chill takes over Copenhagen, and the "hygge" spirit comes alive - that's ...
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It’s Time to Book This Romantic Countryside Getaway in CT: The Mayflower Inn and Spa

If I had one piece of advice for moms and dads looking to escape for a romantic getaway in CT at the Mayflower Inn and Spa, it would be this...   Extend the babysitter coverage and book one more day!  Trust ...

Sedona Pink Jeep Tours

Grand Canyon and Broken Arrow It's impossible to vacation in Sedona without seeing the famous Pink Jeeps cruising around town.  Pink Jeep Adventure Tours ...
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Luxury Hotel Review: Lodge at Pebble Beach

The Lodge at Pebble Beach needs no introduction to its famous golf course, overlooking the stunning Pacific coastline.   Even knowing about the hotel ...
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Best Restaurants in Big Sur & Pebble Beach

If you find yourself near the Lodge at Pebble Beach, there are a number of dining options that will leave a mark in your ...
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Family Activities in Big Sur, Pebble Beach & Carmel

17 Mile drive We experienced the 17 mile drive bright and early our first morning.  Claire was awake and ready to party at 4am, ...

Tips for Driving Highway 1 with a Baby

Driving along Highway 1, through Big Sur and along the stretches of coastline, is one of the most scenic and famous drives in the ...
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The Best Family Hikes in Sedona and Scottsdale

Hiking in Scottsdale If you are traveling to Scottsdale, you're probably itching for some sunshine.  Scottsdale has numerous hiking trails, but fair warning: look ...
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The Best Family Restaurants in Sedona and Scottsdale

Foodie Finds in Sedona: Quick and Informal: You won't be hard-pressed to find memorable food in this tiny town!  These were some of my ...
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