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A Coastal Tour of the San Francisco Peninsula

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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The San Francisco Peninsula offers one of the most scenic drives in the U.S. We explored Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, where there's great food, top surfing, and a really cool Taco Bell.
Pool at The Velvet Rope offers mountain views.

The Velvet Rope: A New Palm Springs Hotel Spins Old Hollywood Glamour

by Barbara Redding

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In this new boutique hotel, nine deliciously themed suites and a speakeasy-style bar transport guests back in time to experience the mid-20th century glamour -- and the big personalities -- that made Palm Springs a favored getaway.
Another one of the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels

Palm Springs: Still a Spectacular Desert Getaway

by Dannelle Gay

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Palm Springs, California, a notorious mid-century hideaway for Hollywood's elite, today offers great food, art, and natural experiences.
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The Winners: IFWTWA Excellence In Journalism Writing Competition

by Cori Solomon

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Here are five winners of the International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association's Excellence in Journalism Writing Competition -- and excerpts of their stories.
The Spa at Sèc-he

Séc-he: A Luxury Palm Springs Spa Rich with Ancient Tribal Traditions

by Barbara Redding

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At the Spa at Séc-he in Palm Springs, California, you can enjoy a sacred healing experience dating back centuries
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In New Brunswick, Lobster and Caviar Get Pretty Wild

by Marni Patterson

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In the "Lobster Capital of the World," I hauled in a trap full of live lobsters, watched as a champagne bottle was slashed open with a saber, and sampled caviar. Yes, there is Canadian caviar.
Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen

At Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, Dining in Gustatory Purgatory

by Craig Stoltz

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The reality TV star's flagship restaurant is part Gordon theme park, part serious dining room. My conclusion: I never need to go to Hell again.
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A Sense of Place: A Master Class in Wines of France’s Gigondas Region

by Lisa Morales

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The Gigondas region of France's Rhone Valley produces beautiful wines that reflect its unique terroir. Master of Wine Nick Jackson says limestone is the "secret sauce."
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Thunder Bay, Ontario’s Craft Beer: Drink It In

by Dawn Damico

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Just a few years ago, people wondered if the small Canadian city of Thunder Bay could even support a craft brewing scene. Today it's thriving. Here's the story about how they did it -- and five favorite microbreweries to visit.
Casper, Wyoming

Explore the Crossroads of History in Casper, Wyoming

by Nancy Mueller

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A visit to Casper tells the region's many stories, including those of the indigenous populations, riders on wagon trains, seekers of religious freedom, soldiers who fought the battles -- and some really big dinosaurs.
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