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Jan.04.2011
Paris abounds with literary figures past and present. When you visit, take some time to share the places made famous in works ranging from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series to Ernest Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast." Many cafes and establishments that have literary events are closed...
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Jan.04.2011
New York City and great books have always gone hand and hand. Innumerable books have been written, inspired or taken place there. In fact, following New York's literary legacy is a great way to see the city's highlights as well as some of its lesser known treasures. From ice skating at...
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Dec.22.2010
New York City embraces literary landmarks the way vermouth and gin saddle up to each other to create a classic martini. The city’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, for instance, connects with J.D. Salinger’s Holden Caulfield when Holden goes there to wait for his sister Phoebe. The windows of Tiffany’s...
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Nov.29.2010
San Francisco is a city that is known for its quirks and charms-and the slang spoken in San Francisco is no exception. From the rolling hills to the eclectic cuisine, San Francisco's got it all. Just make sure that you can keep up with all of the colorful culture by brushing up on your San...
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Nov.15.2010
Let it be known, writing “5 Best Photo Opportunities in Tucson” for AOL Travel via RedRoom wasn’t simply an opportunity to see another byline. I love Tucson. My wife and I visited for vacation during New Year’s 1999-2000. She left for a bike ride and returned in a car driven by a Realtor. We looked...
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Nov.02.2010
When planning a vacation to The City by the Bay, probably the last thing on your list of things to think about is areas to avoid. In San Francisco, although it's a terrific vacation destination, there are a few less than desirable spots intrepid travelers need to keep in mind. It's always wise...
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Nov.01.2010
Planning a family vacation in Maui with teens couldn't be easier. You will find your vacation itinerary chock full of activities your teens will love, from watching a spectacular sunrise from the summit of a volcano to getting heart-pumping thrills through the rainforest or tumbling in the surf...
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Nov.01.2010
Malibu typically inspires images of surfers and celebrities. While both groups can be found in abundance, there's much more to this coastal enclave than what's depicted on the news. Tide pools, mountain trails, and outdoor seafood shacks are just some of my family's favorite outings along this...
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Nov.01.2010
Summer has passed into fall, but here's a piece I did for AOL Travel for summer things to do with teens in Tucson, Arizona. I hope you'll bookmark it for next year!
Summertime and the living is easy in Tucson, Ariz. Winter visitors and University of Arizona students are gone, roads are as open as...
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Sep.28.2010
Accounts of Bigfoot sightings, lost gold mines, and evil spirits are well-known scary urban legends in Park City and have been recounted for as long as settlers lived here. Park City still allegedly entertains the occasional apparition. Its 1860s architecture resembles a stereoscopic plate of the...
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