Chengdu China’s Love of Pandas
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In Chengdu, China, locals are crazy for pandas and tourists are, too. Travel writer Teresa Bergen takes a visit to learn panda history and admire real pandas and the many souvenirs they inspire.
Where Are the Birds of Ecuador? Everywhere!
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According to travel writer Melanie Votaw, the Andes in Ecuador is one of the best places to visit for bird watchers. With more than 1,500 species, it's an ideal place to see the birds of Ecuador.
Your Guide to a Micro-Vacation in Arizona
by Merilee Kern
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Micro-vacations, those long weekend getaways, can strike just the right balance of relaxation, adventure and indulgence. Join travel writer Merilee Kern on a recent micro-jaunt to Phoenix, Arizona.
A Day in the Eastern Townships
by Cori Solomon
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Just outside of Montreal is a unique area in the Quebec Province called Eastern Townships. Located around 45 minutes southeast of Montreal, several hours from the city of Quebec, and borders Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, the Eastern Townships offers many activities for the traveler to experience during any season.
Slumbering Across America’s Best Idea
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To help the National Park Service celebrate its Centennial, I loaded up my car full of kids, aged 8, 12 and 13, to explore America’s best idea. With a loose itinerary of 28 national park sites, we hiked through summer vacation and pulled over at every scenic overlook that didn’t require an illegal turn.
Canada: The bounty of an island table
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Derrick Hoare has lived on Canada’s Prince Edward Island for 12 years and his love for it runs so deep that when he retired five years ago, he knew there was nowhere else he’d rather be. “I’m an islander by choice. I chose to live here because there’s a sense of community, a collective of
Coronado, California: An Insider’s Guide
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For Glorietta Bay Inn general manager Claudia Ludlow, simply crossing the Coronado bridge from San Diego is enough to unwind and feel transported to another place. She gives us an insider's guide to the remarkable Californian resort town of Coronado Island.
Outer Banks of North Carolina: Beyond the Beaches for Cultural Immersion
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The Outer Banks beaches are so magnificent that visitors need to allow sufficient time to experience all they offer.
Los Cabos: A Farm-to-Table Agricultural Oasis
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Located just minutes from downtown San Jose del Cabo, these three “off the beaten track,” open-air, farm-based venues serve organic foods that are literally provisioned in their backyards.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort for a Wellness Break
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When travel writer Teresa Bergen arrived at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort for the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association conference last month, she immediately noticed they had all the good stuff covered: comfortable beds, helpful staff, attractive and well-maintained décor. But she also found Loews goes above and beyond in the wellness department.