Explore the Andriondacks in Lake Placid, NY
My husband and I have been to the cute town of Lake Placid on two occasions and it has so many great things to see and do that we may have to go back a third time!
Magical Times in the Les Cheneaux Islands
There is a magical place in Michigan that not even many native Michiganders have heard of. An shoreline of 36 islands, crystal clear waters, antique wooden boats and bright blue skies. Where is this undiscovered paradise? It is at the eastern end of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and became a popular destination at the turn of the last century when families from Chicago and Detroit built summer homes on these islands along the shore of Lake Huron.
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Explore Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is a pretty magical place, full of adventure and beauty. Our family spent part of a week in this national park and the memories we made won’t be forgotten. You really could visit multiple times and see something different every time. The highlights of our trip included short day hikes in the mornings and evenings and swimming since it was so hot.
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Exploring the Coast of La Jolla, CA
Anyone not from the west coast may not know how to pronounce La Jolla (as in Luh Hoya). The town may derive it’s name from the Spanish word “joya”, which translates to Jewel. This town and stretch of coastline certainly are a jewel in the San Diego area.
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Fun in the Sun at Ft Myers Beach, FL
By this time of year in the Midwest a lot of us are dreaming of soaking up some sun and warmer destinations. There does seem to be a yearly migration to Florida and our family was no exception. Our destination was Ft. Myers Beach and this cute town didn’t disappoint.
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The Hidden Beauties of Hong Kong
During this month my Chinese friends are celebrating the lunar New Year, so I thought I’d share about the fascinating city of Hong Kong. I had the chance to visit and it is full of surprises.
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January Trip to Galway, Ireland: Why You Should Take One!
Several years ago this month, I surprised my husband with a birthday trip to the one place in all the world he wanted to go: Ireland. You would think that January isn’t a month to go to Ireland, but I would disagree. It was surprisingly a great month to go.
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A Holiday Tour of Lower Manhattan in New York City
New York City has such a cool vibe anytime of year, but during the holidays it is downright magical! Not everyone loves a big city or crowds, but I love to explore and even in NYC there are places off the beaten path, little back streets and neighborhoods that make you stroll and look and linger.
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Thanksgiving in Boston, MA
I love historical places and the exciting vibe of a big city, and Boston is the perfect combination of both. My family stayed in the North End, also known as Little Italy (although the locals don’t call it that) and we loved the wonderful neighborhood feel. Cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, great architecture, historic sites and the food - oh the food!
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A Perfect Fall Weekend in Ogunquit, ME
My sister has the knack for finding out of the way places that are new for us to explore. The quaint town of Ogunquit along Maine’s coast is no exception. It’s probably well-known on the East Coast, but to us Midwestern gals, it was a wonderful surprise.
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Fabulous Fall Trip to Cape Cod
Typically people think of visiting Cape Cod in the summertime, but the beginning of fall is a great time to check out the beautiful landscape and towns along the peninsula.
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Perfect Summer Day in Newport, RI
I would guess that for most of us that don’t live somewhere along the east coast, the state of Rhode Island doesn’t come to mind as “must see” place to visit, but I beg to differ. Rhode Island in August is beautiful and the town of Newport should definitely be on your bucket list.
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