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Diplomat Hotel: Stockholm's Stylish Address

Diplomat Hotel: Stockholm's Stylish Address

For a gracious, old-world style hotel with a prestigious address in the heart of Stockholm, look no further than the Diplomat Hotel. The crimson awnings that automatically roll down over the windows in sunshine make it easy to spot from...

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Suite Life: Barberstown Castle, Ireland

Suite Life: Barberstown Castle, Ireland

For the true Irish experience, nothing tops checking into a 13th century castle that today is a four-star country inn - particularly if that castle has a storied past and a resident ghost. Barberstown Castle offers both in one luscious...

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Bermuda...a Watery Xanadu

Bermuda...a Watery Xanadu

I wouldn't call it panic…rather, intense apprehension. I had only been scuba diving once before and wasn't totally confident about my abilities or, frankly, convinced that anything without gills belonged underwater. But I was in Bermuda, a watery Xanadu situated...

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A Look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites - The Hand of Man

A Look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites - The Hand of Man

THE HAND OF MAN... JORDANPetraOne of the world’s most important archaeological sites, Petra, ancient capital city of the Nabateans, has survived centuries of sand and wind. By night, ride a camel down the Sikh, the narrow pathway between towering red...

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A Look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Nature's Creations

A Look at UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Nature's Creations

NATURE’S CREATIONS... ECUADORGalapagos IslandsWhen Charles Darwin traveled to the Galapagos Islands in 1835, he discovered that the convergence of three major oceanic currents had given rise to an incredible mix of marine, reptile, bird and animal life. Distinct ecosystems on...

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Big Fun on the Bayou and Beyond

Big Fun on the Bayou and Beyond

As wonderful as New Orleans is, there’s far more to Louisiana. From the tranquility of the nearby Northshore to the Cajun rhythms of Houma’s downhome musical welcome, this is the deep, wonderful south at its best. Cajun Jumpin’ and Jivin’...

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Easing into the Big Easy

Easing into the Big Easy

New Orleans is the party that never ends and this year, as she celebrates her 300th anniversary, you’ll be sure to connect to your own special vibe in the Big Easy.I was sipping a late day café au lait and...

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Foodie Paradise in PEI

Foodie Paradise in PEI

For celebrity chef Michael Smith, the Inn at Bay Fortune is both a dream come true and a labor of love. Early in his culinary career, Michael cooked here, filming his first TV series, The Inn Chef, and writing his...

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The Pride and Passion of AmaWaterways

The Pride and Passion of AmaWaterways

Not all river cruises are created equal and it’s important to understand the subtleties, inclusions and differences of each. Some are stand-outs in many ways, and it’s fascinating to see how AmaWaterways has grown and changed over the last 10...

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Moments to Remember on Uniworld`s Joie de Vivre

Moments to Remember on Uniworld`s Joie de Vivre

The latest ship from one of river cruising’s most luxurious lines, the Joie de Vivre offers a truly all-inclusive experience in an ambience of exquisite décor and sublime service With the Champagne on ice, the linens freshly ironed and the...

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