At Florida’s Heathcote Botanical Gardens, you can discover 30 different species of bonsai represented in the 10,000 square foot James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery with over 100 trees ranging from a » Read More
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December 9, 2019
With so much to see and do in Seattle, the holidays provide the perfect opportunity to experience the city like never before. The Emerald City has become associated with a » Read More
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July 1, 2019
Six-time astronaut, scientist and philosopher Dr. Story Musgrave will give a talk at Seattle’s Museum of Flight on July 6 at 2 pm. The multi-talented Musgrave is also a mathematician, » Read More
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April 22, 2019
I’ve been to Seattle numerous times, however I had yet to explore Georgetown, a compact, revamped former industrial part of the city about five miles south of downtown (a 15-minute » Read More
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April 18, 2019
At the corner of 8th and Howell, the super-modern new Hyatt Regency Seattle opened its doors in December 2018. A convention-focused luxury business hotel, the 1,260-room Hyatt is now the » Read More
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April 16, 2019
For as long as humans have gazed at the sky, the Moon has played a central role in mythology, religion and curiosity. [Taken on my visit to Moscow’s Cosmonaut Museum] » Read More
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April 12, 2019
Open for two years, six-room boutique property The Butler Hotel was built by local architect George Garcia who’d been a fan of this building – a former automotive garage – » Read More
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April 10, 2019
About two hours north of Santa Barbara is San Luis Obispo (aka SLO), a small city along California’s Central coast (with stunning, green rolling hills and blooming wildflowers following the » Read More
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April 8, 2019
Looking for a laid-back, intimate retreat in the heart of Santa Barbara, close to State Street and the historic Presidio District? Luxury boutique Spanish Garden Inn offers 23 deluxe rooms » Read More
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April 5, 2019
Santa Barbara has often been called The American Riviera, and for good reason: the small, laid-back city is a dream for those wishing days filled with sunshine, walks along the » Read More
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April 3, 2019
Following a nearly six-hour, at times stunning drive through rolling hills and along the coast from Oakhurst, I was happy to arrive at the cozy and casual Brisas del Mar, » Read More
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March 28, 2019
Charming Relais & Châteaux property Château du Sureau (Elderberry Castle) has the distinct advantage of being located just 20 minutes from Yosemite National Park’s South gate. Built in the grand » Read More
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March 20, 2019
With an imposing backdrop of Camelback Mountain, Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, an award-winning AAA Four Diamond property, makes an ideal getaway, especially with several airlines offering nonstop » Read More
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March 18, 2019
Gilbert, Arizona’s been voted Phoenix’s Coolest Suburb, has a burgeoning food scene, houses 2013’s World’s Best New Brewery and a unique “agritainment” community, all of 30 minutes southeast of Phoenix. » Read More
