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A Crown Jewel of Nature: Explore Mexico’s Riviera Maya
A Crown Jewel of Nature: Explore Mexico’s Riviera Maya Years ago, I traveled with my family to the new and intriguing Mexican resort of Cancún, a collection of a mere dozen hotels along the Atlantic coast. The attraction for us as North American visitors was a warm, hospitable vacation at affordable prices. Once there, we…
Read MoreRead a Road Map Week
Read a Road Map Week is fast approaching, and like with so many other things, I must remember to thank my parents for forcing me to become familiar with large, beautiful, utilitarian road maps. It began because I was the only child in my family who didn’t get carsick while reading. At first this was a good thing…
Read MoreHoliday at Disney
View Orlando Communities Holiday at Disney By Chad Lovette and Rachael Carscaddon Located in the master planned golf community of Ridgewood Lakes, Del Webb Orlando is a 55 and better community that delivers only the best of Florida living, including an average year-round temperature of 72 degrees. Inside the 24-hour manned, gated community, you’ll find…
Read MoreHoliday Traveling Tips
Whether you’re traveling by plane, train or automobile, getting to your holiday destination can be stressful. Think traffic and its chorus of horns or the never ending airport security line. It’s enough to make someone turn into the Grinch, but don’t let holiday travel ruin the seasons’ best intentions. We’ve come up with a few…
Read MoreTop 7 Seafood Dives along the East Coast: Happy Seafood Month!
October is National Seafood Month and we’re kicking it off with a list of the top 7 places to get seafood along the East Coast. These seafood dives are sure to deliver up some mouth-watering goodness at a low cost.
Read MoreAn Apple a Day … Apple Picking Season
Autumn is symbolized by many things and activities, one activity being apple picking. Apple picking season runs from late August to late October. Many orchards suggest the best time to go apple picking is mid-September. Every couple weeks a new set of varieties are ripe and ready to pick. When you have a free weekend,…
Read MorePlaces to go for Last-Minute Day Trips
We all know the feeling. It’s Friday afternoon and it’s finally the weekend. But what are you going to do with your Saturday? Housework or yard work? Maybe you need a real break for once, but you can’t afford to take a week’s vacation. Have you ever thought of taking a day trip at the…
Read MoreLiving in a History Museum: Williamsburg, VA
A city with a tourism-based economy, and located not far from other notable places like Washington DC, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, VA, is definitely a destination worth visiting. It’s a college town full of history, with Colonial Williamsburg being a major draw to the area, along with golf, restaurants and other things.
Read MoreBest July 4th Celebration Destinations
Best July 4th Celebration Destinations We already know that states like Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas and California are some of the best places to retire, but they also have some of the best July 4th Celebrations around. With the holiday just around the corner, many people are gearing up for big Independence Day festivities.…
Read MoreDisney World: Fun and Fancy Free For All Ages
Disney World: Fun and Fancy Free For All Ages Disney World, located in Orlando, Florida, is the perfect vacation spot for those wanting to travel with their grandkids, or those looking to relive some of the magic of their younger days. Although Disney World does not offer Senior Citizens discounts, there are always many deals…
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