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16 Must-Have Travel Experiences in New York City

New York City. The Big Apple. The Concrete Jungle. The ‘city that never sleeps.’ New York City is one of those cities that feels familiar even when you’ve never been there. The dancing lights of Time Squares, the rush of…

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Tartan Week 2018: A Scottish Celebration with a Difference

Each spring, Tartan Week in New York City celebrates Scotland’s influence on the USA. Over the years, events have ranged from fashion shows and red carpet photo shoots, to poetry readings and theatre performances. But this year, for me, Tartan…

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Getting To Know Jekyll Island, One of Georgia’s Golden Isles

Spanish Moss drips languidly from tree boughs. Hawks and pelicans fly determinedly overheard. Sunrise sees early risers walk along the water’s edge as the day comes to life. In the afternoon, locals – outfitted sharply in white – play croquet…

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A Coastal Retreat at Jekyll Ocean Club in Georgia

Everyone kept telling us that Jekyll Island, one of Georgia’s barrier islands, was unseasonably cold for the time of year. Early December on the Georgia coast is usually comfortable and mild, so although my husband and I had just missed…

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10 Top Experiences for a Girls’ Getaway in the Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes region stretches across the heart of New York state, where small towns and villages surround the 11 finger-shaped lakes that give the area its name. It’s a region of charming towns with historic centres. It’s a region…

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An Education in Wine at New York’s Finger Lakes Wineries

Despite enjoying the occasional glass, I’ve never really known a lot about wine. Wine to me was either red, white, or rosé, and I either liked the taste, or I didn’t. When terms like “dry” and “acidic” were thrown around…

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