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While Florida has become particularly well known for its theme parks, there is so much more to this diverse, vibrant and beautiful region than roller coasters and dancing seals. Boasting a year round tropical to sub-tropical climate, Florida is the warmest state in the U.S. and an extremely popular destination for tourists the world over. [...]
Orlando is a city of theme parks, tourists, and is frequently plastic and sterile. One year it was named the angriest city in America – I guess that fake smile starts to grate after awhile. When you’re ready to take a break from the theme parks and angry mobs, chances are you’ll be looking for [...]
What happens when an airline combines two of my favorite things – wine and travel? Why, save money, of course! Alaska Airlines and Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance are offering a promotion to encourage wine lovers to visit Walla Walla wineries with a Taste and Tote promotion. Here’s how it works: Alaska Airline passengers traveling [...]
I’m really getting into the holidays spirit. The tree is up and decorated, I’ve baked and eaten a few holiday cookies, and I found myself humming “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” the other day. I had a day in the city last week and a couple more scheduled for this week, and seeing the [...]
Sacramento is the capital city of California and home to its Capitol Building, a classical revival style patterned after the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The Capitol Building and its grounds are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At the center of the building is the rotunda, which divides the State [...]
I didn’t go shopping on Black Friday. I felt no need to join in the throngs who mobbed stores at midnight or lined up even earlier. As I think about the approaching holiday season, I realize how little I need and how much I have. It may be a perspective that has come with age, [...]
I spend an inordinate amount of times in airports. Some weeks it’s near daily. I have my favorites (Portland, San Jose, Vancouver BC) and those that I’d just as soon avoid (Atlanta, LAX, San Francisco). For most travelers, airports are a hot mess of crowds, frustration, and stress. I see it as an office environment. [...]
The month of October has been designated American Cheese Month, a celebration of North America’s delicious and diverse cheeses, and the farmers, cheese makers, retails, cheesemongers, and chefs who bring them to our tables. And last month I had a little preview of how to celebrate cheese month with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese [...]
In just a little over 6 months, the Pacific Science Center will host the boy king with the opening of Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs. Seattle is the final stop for this touring exhibit, a partnership between National Geographic and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, before its return home to Egypt. [...]
Las Vegas remains one of the most popular destinations for a weekend getaway, conference, or meeting. No longer known for the $1.99 buffet or topless showgirls in cabaret shows – although you can probably still find those if you look hard enough – Las Vegas now features world class restaurants, specialty bars, and upscale entertainment. [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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