The Birds, Bees, Baskets and Olive Trees of Um Qais Jordan
by Mary Chong
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At Beit Al Baraka Bed & Breakfast in Um Qais Jordan, travel writer Mary Chong experiences village life with beekeeping, olive picking, basket weaving and home cooking.
Luxury is the Best Medicine: Denmark’s Kurhotel Skodsborg
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Spotlight Destination Story by Lois Alter Mark An interesting phenomenon occurs when you leave Copenhagen and head north along the coast to the area known as the Danish Riviera. About 20 minutes into the drive, you feel your shoulders relax, your head clear and your blood pressure return to normal. It could
4 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers
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Has the countdown to the silly season got you in a flap? Need a bit of gift inspiration for the traveler in your life? Look no further. Here are four last-minute gift ideas from seasoned travelers who certainly know how to stuff a stocking. They've done the thinking, they've done the testing. Here's the verdict.
The Pacific Northwest Gem: Whidbey Island
by Tamra Bolton
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Whidbey Island, just off the coast of Washington State, is a destination all serious travelers need to add to their list, says Tamra Bolton.
Seven Reasons Why Jordan Should Top Your Bucket List
by Mira Temkin
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Jordan is a gem in the Middle East with historic ruins, delicious culinary traditions and a dreamy landscape that will take you back thousands of years. You may have heard of the rose-colored city of Petra, but that’s just the beginning. Here’s why travel writer Mira Temkin says Jordan should skyrocket to the top of your travel bucket list.
A Romantic Weekend on Washington’s Orcas Island
by Beth Graham
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Orcas Island puts the "escape" in romantic escape. Located in the Puget Sound off the coast of Seattle, the island is only accessible by boat or plane so traffic, noise and crowds are a distant bother. Travel writer Beth Graham finds it's the perfect place to unplug, yet reconnect with your loved one.
Gstaad Switzerland’s Annual Cow Parade
by Edward Young
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This past September, the tiny Alpine skiing village of Gstaad, Switzerland forced cars to MOOve over as its streets become swallowed by a sea of cows.
10 “Ah”-inspiring Arizona Spa Treatments
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Arizona seems to have become the unofficial spa capital of the world. Their award-winning spas offer treatments that pamper and ease whatever’s ailing you. Author Lois Alter Mark shares 10 "Ah"-inspiring experiences.
Our Most Memorable Moments in Jordan
by Mary Chong
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11 IFWTWA travel writers share their most memorable moments of a trip to Jordan with memories of culture, history, adventure, and the Jordanian people they met.
The Phoenix Hermosa Inn Redefines Rustic Luxury
by Beth Graham
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Located just outside of Phoenix in the quaint town of Paradise Valley, lies one of the top hotels in the Southwest. The AAA Four-Diamond Hermosa Inn is a 43-room luxury boutique property with Old Arizona ambience. Set against the backdrop of picturesque Camelback Mountain with unobstructed mountain views, the Inn’s hacienda-style accommodations are the perfect