I had the opportunity on Mother’s Day 2017 to spend the day with my youngest son, Nathan. My eldest son, Daniel, lives in Texas and wasn’t able to join us, and my husband was visiting his mother in Missouri. It was an unusually warm spring day in Colorado, so we decided to hit the trails […]
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When my husband travels for work, I often accompany him. On this particular trip, my sister joined us in Miami for part of the stay, a pleasant and unexpected surprise. While my husband attended his conference, my baby sister kept me company. We had never vacationed together before. Since our teenage years, we haven’t lived
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While on our family trip to Puerto Rico this summer, we visited El Yunque National Forest. Located in the northeast of the island at an elevation of 3,540 feet, El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System. As a warm-up for more strenuous activities, we climbed Yokahú Tower and
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When we travel, we often focus on the fun and forget to consider what we might learn about ourselves. My recent trip to Italy, my first time traveling abroad gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself, my family, and how to truly enjoy life. Unlike many Americans, Italians seem to work to live, rather
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A few days before the holiday weekend, we started thinking about outdoor activities in our area. We could go hiking, golfing, explore the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, or BBQ with friends but we decided to do something different. We packed a small bag and, early Friday morning, set off on the scenic drive to Vail,
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Among the many things I was excited about during my trip to Italy, food and wine were at the top of the list. I have to say, when it comes to Italian cuisine in heavily touristy areas, you might be a little disappointed. Many restaurants in the areas we stayed offered mostly pizza and pasta.
I’ve never been to Europe before. On past trips, I always ended up bringing too many clothes I didn’t wear, uncomfortable shoes I hated wearing, and way too many toiletries. Because I had no idea how to pack efficiently, I decided to do some research online. I combined a few resources and created a packing
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In 2014, we decided to take a break from tradition. After spending Christmas with our children, we chose to ring in the New Year in Mexico. We purchased an all-inclusive package at a beach resort, packed our bags, and the day after Christmas, we were off. I’ve been to Mexico before, but Puerto Vallarta is
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I lived in Puerto Rico for several years in the mid-1980s during grade school and college. My father moved our family from New York when he retired. I was about 11 years old at the time, and even then, I knew Puerto Rico would not be my final destination. I couldn’t wait to get back
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Many travelers think of Colorado in winter as a playground reserved for skiers and snowboarders. If that’s your assumption and skiing isn’t your thing, you may be overlooking a vacation that is equal parts relaxing and exhilarating. Colorado offers lush outdoor experiences, breathtaking scenery, charming shops and cafés, and vibrant nightlife that go far beyond
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