Travels
April 2012 sponsored by: Amercian Express
The Oyster Bar NYC
A Wonderful Little Spot
By: Jessica Colley
It’s so civilized, sitting down to a hearty meal before departing on a long train journey.
Since 1913, friends have been meeting for a meal at the Oyster Bar. This restaurant opened the same year as Grand Central Term ....
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March 2012 sponsored by: Jet Blue
Tombstone & Tucson
Harley-Davidson Tour
By: Chris Maida
Once winter rolls in here in the northeast and the holidays are over, I look for a place to ride with weather that’s warmer than my home state of Connecticut. Last year’s escape was a special one, since it was to a ....
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Tahiti & Bora Bora
French Polynesia
By: Rita Cook
No one who hears the word Tahiti doesn't associate it with paradise, luxury and a time to get lost in relaxation. I had been to Tahiti’s main island once before but only for one short day--in the capital city of Papee ....
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February 2012 sponsored by: Keel Vodka
Postcard Inn
Islamorada, FL
By: Charles Greenfield
If ever there was a resort “transformation” story in the Florida Keys it has evolved on the eastern edge of Islamorada (mile marker 84.5) at the former Holiday Isle, built in 1961 after notorious Hurricane Donna. Fa ....
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January 2012 sponsored by: Keel Vodka
Something About Kenya
Safari Adventure
By: Rita Cook
For those who have never been to Africa, add it to your list of places to see. At least one country, particularly Kenya if you don’t know where to begin.
AN ANNUAL ADVENTURE
My yearly sojourn to Africa is almost alw ....
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Washington DC
A Capital Bet
By: Charles Greenfield
As a younger man I once schlepped from a suburban Maryland motel for a brief, unsatisfying visit. Happily, today’s Washington DC hotel scene combines traditional grand dame palace hotel luxury with hip boutique properties ....
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November 2011 sponsored by: Keel Vodka
Southampton, NY
Long Island
By: Laura Gillis
If Ralph Lauren designed a village, it would be Southampton. Situated on the South Fork of Long Island and settled in 1640, it's steeped in charm and culture. When's the last time you were there? If you ....
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San Francisco, CA
It's All About The Vibe!
By: Will McGough
Something I’m still trying to beat into my brain: You can’t explore an entire city in a week. I often forget this slice of wisdom – sometimes I put a lot of pressure on myself to see and do everything, t ....
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