Visitors Flock To The Ammon-Zeus Hotel To Relax In Halkidiki, Greece
by Tom Talleur
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Travelers from the Americas and Asia are beginning to figure out what Europeans have known for decades: If you want to get away from it all to relax in Greece for a long weekend or a weeklong vacation, avoid the major cities and popular tourist spots and go to Halkidiki. Long known as an agricultural
Grand Velas Los Cabos Resort: Luxury in Baja California
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Looking for a destination that offers relaxation, desert scenery, deep sea fishing, outdoor sports, unforgettable sunsets and a lot of pampering? Los Cabos—Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo at the southern tip of Baja California— may fit the bill. Los Cabos has transformed from sleepy fishing villages with dirt roads and taco stands to
3 Ways to Organize a Wine Tasting Get-Together
by Lori Sweet
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“He who knows how to taste does not drink wine but savours secrets” – Salvador Dalì. When you think of going to a wine tasting, does it bring a feeling of happiness or worry? Are you happy because of the different wines you’ll taste and discover, or do you worry because you don’t want to
6 Reasons to be a Wine Tourist
Are you a wine tourist? Do your travel plans always seem to include strolling through verdant vineyards, discovering new vintages and immersing yourself in the wine lifestyle? If so, you are not alone. Whether you call it Enotourism, Oenotrouism, or Vinitoursim, traveling to wine country destinations is hot. What was once a well-kept secret of
Valentine’s Day Dining Guide: Our Travel Writers Offer Their Favorite Romantic Restaurants
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From Châteaubriand and champagne to cocktails and sushi to dinner and a movie, our international restaurant suggestions have you covered for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is barrelling down on us, and studies project that we will spend almost 21 billion dollars on each other to celebrate this week. The majority of that money will go
GIRLS GETAWAY HOLIDAY IN HALKIDIKI, GREECE
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If you and your girlfriends are looking for a great place to visit in Greece, you have plenty of choices among the many sun-kissed beaches and white-washed villages. While most tourists are familiar with the well-known southern destinations of Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens, the northern peninsula of Halkidiki is the most popular resort in northern
The Best of Budapest in Winter
by Diane Dobry
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Planning a winter vacation predictably ends up as either a search for warm-weather locations with beaches and island life, or a cold-weather location for skiing, snowboarding, and stunning snow-capped mountain views. An unpredictable choice would be to consider visiting Budapest, Hungary, in the winter months. Take advantage of the off season to avoid hefty plane
Visit Springfield and the Land of Lincoln
by Cori Solomon
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In December, Illinois culminated its bicentennial celebration, and what better way to partake in this event than to visit Springfield, Illinois, and the land of Lincoln. History abounds in Springfield. Located in central Illinois, Springfield was first settled around the time Illinois achieved statehood in 1818. Originally called Calhoun, Springfield became the third state capital
Washington’s San Juan Islands Are Serious About Stewardship
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As the Anacortes ferry glides through the pristine waters of the Salish Sea to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, we meander the multiple decks snapping pics of nautical gear and gasping at the incredible splendor of Mother Nature surrounding us, our shutters clicking frantically to capture the moment. The San Juan Islands are a
Enjoy a Laidback Getaway to Oceanside, California
by Mary Farah
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Often called “the last of the funky beach towns,” Oceanside, California, should be on your radar if you like to be by the ocean, eat, and enjoy modern art. Located at the north end of San Diego County, Oceanside (or “O’side” as the locals call it) offers visitors the chance to enjoy a laid-back beach