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Happy Traveling: Getting The Best “Bargain” For Your BucksI don’t know exactly “when” it happened, or exactly how…or even who got me started…but what I “do” know is that I was “bitten” at a very young age..and I’ve never been the same. I caught the travel bug quite early on...and it seemed to feed my inherent curiosity, my love for (different) people and ... Read On  |
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Trip Trackers: Weeding Out The Hot Spots (For Real)These days we rely on the Internet for almost everything. From finding a mate to finding a place for our annual vacay, we rely HEAVILY on what we see and read online.
But, “looks” and even reviews (even from the most revered sites) can be (and often are) deceiving.
So, how do you know whom to ... Read On |
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Less Is More: Hot Tips For Heading Out To Hot Spots Without Burning A Hole In Your WalletIt’s that time of year. The weather is warming up (or is at least trying to), the kiddies are home from school, and everyone seems to have “cabin fever”. Yet, especially in these trying economic times, the “cure” can be quite costly, unless that is you know where to look and what to look ... Read On |
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Healing Eats: Post Workout Snacks That Help You Replenish and RepairIronically enough while I can be hungry before a workout, it’s not likely that I’ll immediately be hungry afterwards. And, it’s not that I don’t work out hard. I devote at least an hour a day and up to an hour and a half to two hours twice a week, when working with my personal trainer.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go: Spontaneous GetawaysCouples often need time away, and not just from each other (just kidding), but a full-blown vacation isn’t always practical, possible, or financially feasible. Still, a short sojourn can be just what the Travel Doctor ordered to rekindle your energy, your enthusiasm, and your ... Read On |
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Bridges Over Troubled Waters: NY Bridges To Become “Private Property”“And if you believe that one, there’s a bridge I can sell you”. This once, “tongue in cheek” perspective on the dangers of “naivety, may, soon be a modern day actuality.
In fact, Governor Patterson recently called an emergency session of the state Legislature, stating that due to a burgeoning ... Read On |
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Safe Havens: Safety Checks For Vacationing FamiliesIt’s that season again, where school’s out and everyone is heading out, even if just for the weekend. And, besides a good time what every family wants from their family vacation is a safe trip…and that means not only making sure you have everything you need, including car seats, busy activities for ... Read On |
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You Get What You Pay For….Or Do You: Looking Out For Hidden Hotel FeesMy husband and I are huge road warriors taking to the open road as we travel, mostly by car to where we want to go. And, while were fine about finding an impromptu place to lay our heads down for a few hours at night, we’re and always have been, about the “luxury” sans the cost. And, while ... Read On |
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All Abroad: Fashion Sense When Traveling AbroadTraveling abroad is something most people look forward to. After all, where else can you see so much history, culture, and beauty all melted so uniquely into one. But, when leaving your home and your routine and comfort zone, you may want to learn a bit more about not only the place your visiting ... Read On |
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Cruise Control: Your Vacation At High Seas
If you’re a true New Yorker and or native Long Islander you can fondly (though perhaps vaguely) remember how much “fun” it was to cruise up and down Francis Lewi Boulevard, 86th Street, The Avenue, Bell Boulevard, The Pike or along 231.
But, now that you and your tastes have matured cruising ... Read On |
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Don’t Go There: The Truth About Your Dream DestinationThere’s things we’ve always wanted to do, and places we’ve always wanted to see, but when it comes to actually following through, it just may seem a bit too “risky”. Let’s face it, we’ve all heard the rumors, especially about our “favourite” far-away places. But just how much of hearsay is true. ... Read On |
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Wet and Wild: Cruises That Make It Easy For You To Set Sail With The Entire FamilyIf you’ve never been on a cruise, DH and I strongly recommend it. There’s always plenty to eat, and plenty to do. And, once you land at one of your many destinations, there’s also always plenty to see. But, wait, what if you’ve got kids. Well, cruises still make a great getaway, but not all may be ... Read On |
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