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Avoid those excess baggage fees

March 31, 2012
If you’re like me, you’ve arrived at airport check-in to discover you have added a couple of pounds to your bag on vacation. Next time, bring along the EatSmart Precision Voyager Digital Luggage Scale. more →
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Finger Lakes region says get the kids outside

March 30, 2012
Getting the kids outside is a good thing! Ontario County in the Finger Lakes region of New York State has lots of options including hikes, orchard stops, sail-boarding and more. more →
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Learning local history adds to vacation memories

March 30, 2012

Old ski image from the Montage in Deer Valley

Since we’re here on a girl’s getaway, we find it amusing that at the height of the mining boom in the 1900 census, there were 22 seamstresses in Park City but only two sewing machines. more →
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A club dedicated to getting moms back on the slopes

March 29, 2012

Welcome to Park City Mountain Resort’s new Ladies’ Club, offered certain days of the week. Women who hadn’t skied in a while, said Martell, “didn’t want a high powered clinic. They just wanted an opportunity to get back on the mountain in a non-threatening way.” more →
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Touring the old city of Dubrovnik, Croatia

March 29, 2012

From the wall walk in Dubrovnik with Wind Surf anchored in background

The city’s medieval walls helped protect the city and there was tremendous international publicity decrying the bombing of this historic city and in favor of granting Croatia diplomatic recognition. more →
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Crayon Cars got this family to Orlando

March 29, 2012
To raise money for their family’s trip to Orlando, the Bandys—including the kids—developed these crayon cars. Check them out! more →
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Riveria Maya estate offering “babymoon” visits

March 28, 2012
Want to get away before the baby comes? Sign on for the Babymoon at Esencia Estate in the Riviera Maya. more →
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Luxe and lots of powder at Deer Valley UT

March 28, 2012

For those who can afford luxe on the slopes, tt doesn’t get any better than the ski-in, ski-out Montage (with its own Compass Sports rental shop and ski valet where they buckle and unbuckle your boots) and Deer Valley more →
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Good eats in and around Park City UT

March 27, 2012

The Farm restaurant at The Canyons in Utah

Here as well as at neighboring Deer Valley –which led the industry in providing good mountain eats—we’re seeing ever better food with an emphasis on what is locally sourced. more →
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Save big this spring on Amelia Island FL

March 27, 2012
Northwest Florida’s barrier island Amelia Island’s popular “Free Night, Any Night” discounts are now being offered by more of the island’s award-winning hotels, resorts and other accommodations more →
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New Crayola Experience debuts this weekend in PA

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On Memorial Day weekend, an all-new Crayola Experience will be unveiled, just in time for summer! Located in Easton, PA, the newly renovated facility features 4 floors of new interactive, one-of-a-kind attractions.

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