The Setouchi region of Japan: Finding your Zen
Have a yen to escape to a land worlds away? Are you in search of an authentic cultural experience in a region of natural beauty? Would you like to renew your inner spirit and learn the ancient art of Zen meditation right on temple grounds?
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San Diego, California
San Diego was more than a place to relax before our cruise to Hawaii. So much more that we added more time after our voyage…
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Four sides of Switzerland: a microcosm of European cultures
Switzerland was named the #1 country in the world for the third year in a row by U. S. News and World Report.
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Clayton, New York, and the Thousand Islands
Sightseeing excursions cruise the St. Lawrence River past the summer “castles” of the Thousand Islands.
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A Taste of the Finger Lakes and 1000 Islands: the flavors of autumn
New York’s Finger Lakes and Thousand Island areas offer some of the best color and flavors of autumn.
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Rockland, Maine: Lobster Capital of the World and so much more
Rockland is a great place to savor the freshest of food in a variety of venues. It is one of the world’s largest lobster shipping centers and is known as The Lobster Capital of the World.
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250 Main: hip and artsy accommodations in Rockland, Maine
Rockland’s first boutique hotel, the 26 room 250 Main, is a hip and artsy alternative to the city’s well-established bed and breakfast inns.
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Daytrips from Zurich: the lake cruise
Getting out on the lake is one of the most delightful way of seeing the area around Lake Zurich
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The best of Zurich in 24 hours
Zurich is Switzerland’s largest city, the dynamic and cosmopolitan financial and technology center…
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Hotel Schweizerhof in Lucerne named Best Historic Hotel in Europe
It has been the hotel of choice of royalty, celebrities, politicians, industrialists, musicians and more. And now the it has been named Best Historic Hotel in Europe by Historic Hotels Worldwide.
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Dining in Lucerne: the grand, the historic and the delightful
The Old Town is a charming restaurant and café area and the grand lakefront hotels have fine restaurants with outdoor seating. And just beyond the waterfront are hidden gems with charming dining rooms and garden dining.
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All in a day in Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne’s magnificent natural surroundings, temperate climate, city amenities, Old World charm, and easy access by road and rail has attracted travelers for over 200 years. It is one of the top tourist resorts in Switzerland.
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Mt. Pilatus: a voyage on a boat, train, cable cars and a bus
During our visit to Lucerne we rode a classic steamboat across the lake to the world’s steepest cogwheel railway at Mt. Pilatus.
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The Flavour Trail on L’Isle-aux-Coudres
Five stops on the Flavour Trail in the province of Quebec’s Charlevoix region are along the sixteen mile route around L’Isle-aux-Coudres.
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The ultimate road trip in southwestern Nova Scotia
With the new Nova Star taking passengers and cars from Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, in the southwestern part of Nova Scotia, we decided to take a week-long road trip to explore this end of the province.
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A cruise to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia aboard the new Nova Star
We recently cruised round trip between Portland, Maine and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia aboard the new Nova Star, which began service on May 15, 2014.
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Catalina Island: Island of Romance
Catalina Island is a place to relax, to find adventure, and a renowned island of romance. Just an hour by boat or fifteen minutes by helicopter or private plane from the Los Angeles area, this sunny island resort with crystal clear waters and cool ocean breezes might be a distance of twenty-six miles but it feels a million miles away.
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Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands: Good times on a Great Lake: Wine, Waves, and White-Knuckle Fun
Whether you are seeking soothing relaxation or ultimate thrills Ohio’s Lake Erie Shores & Islands has something for you. Little wonder it is known as the most popular vacation destination in the Midwest.
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BC Ferries: The Inside Passage
The 240 mile Inside Passage Route between Prince Rupert and Port Hardy travels past soaring mountains, picturesque fjords, narrow channels, and remote islands.
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Portland, Maine: The Jewel By The Sea
Portland, the largest city in Maine, is on a small peninsula that juts into Casco Bay
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