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No Passport, No Problem: Sandestin, Florida Delivers Coastal Family Fun

There might be a reason the word ‘sand’ is in Sandestin, Florida – as the area’s miles of silky white sands, with crystal clear waters of the Emerald Coast, remind me of beaches in the Mayan Riviera, Fiji, or the Caribbean islands. But this stretch of the Gulf coast is even more remarkable – with pristine powdery sugar beaches, unpolluted waters, and seas without sargassum.  … Continue reading No Passport, No Problem: Sandestin, Florida Delivers Coastal Family Fun

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The Best of Both Worlds: Thompson Palm Springs Blends Buzz and Bliss

Spanning two and a half city blocks on iconic Palm Canyon Drive, the Thompson Palm Springs is a big new draw for the downtown social scene – with creative inspiration, relaxing vibes, and culinary excellence of Hyatt’s newest hotel. For couples seeking a desert escape that feels equal parts stylish, intimate, and effortlessly indulgent, the Thompson Hotel Palm Springs delivers on every front. Set just … Continue reading The Best of Both Worlds: Thompson Palm Springs Blends Buzz and Bliss

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Viking Vesta Cruise Review: Memorable Moments and Excursions from Athens to Istanbul

Learn what we loved aboard the new Viking Vesta, a cruise we took from Athens to Istanbul in August 2025. Read the full article on JohnnyJet.com and MSN – published in January 2025. To book a similar cruise with best rates and VIP perks (such as shipboard credit), email me at Melissa.Curtin@fora.travel (no .com). The most memorable experiences in port on Viking’s Ancient Mediterranean Treasures … Continue reading Viking Vesta Cruise Review: Memorable Moments and Excursions from Athens to Istanbul

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Pasadena: Vacation or Stay-cation?

A unique city with its own industries and attractions, yet just another L.A. neighborhood; a city steeped in history and rich in culture, yet pioneering the cutting edge of technology, Pasadena is a place of marvelous contradictions.  The 135,000-population city in the shadow of the San Gabriels is home to Caltech, one of the world’s great scientific universities, but on Saturdays in the fall, it’s … Continue reading Pasadena: Vacation or Stay-cation?

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Celebrate Thanksgiving and Winterfest Magic at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

The holiday season is upon us, and there is no better way to celebrate the holidays—including the magic of Thanksgiving and Christmas—than with a visit to the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells! This year, the resort has something truly special in store, combining the splendor of Thanksgiving and the enchantment of the Holiday Season for an unforgettable experience. Enjoy Indian Wells Winterfest … Continue reading Celebrate Thanksgiving and Winterfest Magic at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

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Two luxury stays in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to heat up the romance in 2020

Mexico makes an easy jaunt from Los Angeles with most flights just a few hours. Puerto Vallarta, situated on Mexico’s Pacific coast on the Bay of Banderas, is a Mexican town located on the second-largest bay in North America. This setting attracted tourists in the 1960s when the area became the love nest of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in the film The Night of the Iguana. … Continue reading Two luxury stays in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to heat up the romance in 2020

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