Intuitive Service: One Ocean Resort & Spa
by Beth Graham
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One Ocean Resort & Spa in North Florida prides itself on “intuitive service” by providing guests their own private concierges. Find out why this hotel ranks as one of travel writer Beth Graham's favourites.
Brisbane: Where to Get your Craft Beer Fix
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Ask the locals and they’ll tell you, as little as five years ago you would've struggled to find a craft beer in Brisbane. Times have definitely changed in Australia’s third largest city, says New Zealand-based travel writer Jacqui Gibson.
The Women of Wine: Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr Estate
by Beth Graham
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For travel writer Beth Graham, visiting and tasting wines is more about the people behind the wines than the sensory experience itself. So she was delighted to spend an afternoon with Pam Starr of Crocker & Starr, a boutique winery in St. Helena.
A Visit to Missouri Wine Country, Once America’s Top Region
by Cori Solomon
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Missouri was once the number one wine producer in the United States. A visit to Missouri wine country today is an eye-opening lesson in the history of American viticulture.
An International Cellular Phone Service: Google Fi Network
by John Lamkin
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Travel writer John Lamkin reviews Google's Fi Network, a wireless service that allows Nexus (5X, 6 or 6P) phone owners to switch between 4G LTE networks.
Zipping Through Puerto Rico
by Adam Bell
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There’s nothing between me and the ground nearly 800 feet below. The wind in my face awakens my spirit. I let out a whoop. I can barely hear myself above the whizzing and whirring of the cable and pulley just inches from my ear.
I feel a tug, not at my heart strings, but on the rope and blocking system that slows me down. It ends. Bravado has replaced my initial fear. I am now a veteran at zip lining.
Norfolk, Virginia: Where Mermaids Mingle with History and Art
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Norfolk, Virginia is home to top-class museums, beautiful gardens and fun neighborhoods, all of which are peppered with... mermaids.
Exploring the Waterways of New York State
by Sandra Scott
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When travel writer Sandra Scott learned about Blount Small Ship Adventures’ Locks, Legends, and Canals, which covered nearly all of New York State’s waterways, she knew she had to sign up for their two-week trip. It departed from Montreal, went to Quebec, and then up the St. Lawrence River to Lake Ontario and the NYS Canal System, cruising down the Hudson River to New York City. For Sarah, it was a dream come true.
What is an AVA and Why Should You Care?
Every wine label shows where the grapes came from, a ‘place of origin.' Known as an ‘American Viticultural Area’ (or AVA for short), this bit of information is a key to understanding more about the quality and character of different wines.
Visiting Kykuit: A Memorable House Museum in the Hudson Valley
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As one of the best-preserved houses in the Hudson Valley, Kykuit, the family home of the Rockefellers, offers visitors lessons in art, architecture and history.