The Gilded Age, Mountain Mamas, Goth Youth, and River Arts of Asheville, North Carolina

For many years, I had heard about the majestic serenity of Asheville, North Carolina, and finally, in 2022, I got

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Laying Low In The Lowcountry

“I have heard it said that an inoculation to the sights and smells of the Carolina Lowcountry is an almost

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Live in the 1960’s: Stay at the new TWA Hotel at JFK Airport

On one of my latest trips, I had the opportunity for a layover in New York City. Since I would

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A Walk Through History; Santa Monica, California

On July 15, 1875, the auctioneer proclaimed, “At one o’clock we will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder

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Tea At The Raj Mahal Palace Hotel Jaipur India

Living In A Palace In India

Built in 1821 as the official residence of the British Resident Political Officer of Rajputan, and occupied in 1958 by His

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Santa Monica Vacation; Home Away From Home

Our apartment building has been under construction for 9 months, with jack hammers tearing up the cement balconies that encircle

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Trump the Hotelier vs Trump the Politician

I just flew into Manhattan for 5 nights, the day after the second biggest blizzard in New York history hit

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Napa Valley; Days of Wine & Autumn Leaves

Autumn in Napa Valley, California is breathtaking. Yellow and orange leaves line the grape vines and maple trees, as the

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Mother Daughter Waikiki

My First Mother-Daughter Trip

HOTELS: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnllc-the-royal-hawaiian-a-luxury-collection-resort-waikiki/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnlwi-moana-surfrider-a-westin-resort-and-spa-waikiki-beach/ https://www.halekulani.com/ RESTAURANTS: http://dorakusushi.com/store_locator/waikiki/ https://bltrestaurants.com/blt-steak/waikiki/ https://illupino.com/ https://michelshawaii.com/ 24 years ago, my daughter, London was born. We just had

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The San Francisco Tenderloin…hmmmm

Scott and I flew up to San Francisco last weekend with another couple, our 24 year old daughter and her

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