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Get to Know Mexico's Hot New Tourist Destination: Riviera Nayarit

Cynthia Dial — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:43:30 EDT

Meet Riviera Nayarit, a place where there are no rigid rules to follow, no rush hour, and no worries. You�re in Mexico and time slows down when you land in Puerto Vallarta and becomes even slower as you head 10 miles north into Mexico�s newest tourist destination, the region known as Riviera Nayarit....

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Angus is Beef's Best of the Best

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:51:45 EDT

Full disclosure:�I am a carnivore.�I have experience in the beef arena, extensive experience, so I know of what I speak.�Let�s begin.

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To betterunderstand a good steak, it helps to know a thingortwo...

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A Luxury Stay in Vibrant Vancouver: Fairmont Pacific Rim

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:56:46 EST

Intimate encounters with wilderness is the prime focus at the secluded Sonora Resort in British Columbia, highlighted in Part One of this Canadian adventure. There, guests soak in mineral pools and join expeditions looking for for whales, orcas and grizzly bears. Fast forward to my helicopter return with a slight change in longitude, and the city comes to center stage. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Vancouver�s Fairmont Pacific Rim. My re-entry into a faster pace was seamless�by private car from the heliport to the harbor (courtesy of the luxury hotel�s BMW car service)....

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Adventure Travel Into Grizzly Bear Territory: Sonora Resort Canada

Cynthia Dial — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:25:09 EST

Even my arrival was exclusive. Less than an hour after jetting into Vancouver�s International Airport, I was helicopter-bound for Relais & Chateaux�s all-inclusive Sonora Resort. Located on one of British Columbia�s outer islands, there�s no highway, no railroad, and no ferry service, so guests come by float plane or helicopter to the eponymous luxury resort....

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The Grand Del Mar Exclusive Ladies Only Golf & Wine Experience

Cynthia Dial — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 03:30:36 EST

"The reason the pro tells you to keep your head down is so you can't see him laughing."
Comedian Phyllis Diller

For many women the best way to approach golf is with humor (confession: I am one of those women). But after my introduction to golf at The Grand Del Mar , my game transformed from funny to fun. Serving as the centerpiece of The Grand...

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Surprises and Perks Around Every Corner at PUNTACANA's Tortuga Bay

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:53:57 EDT

You�ve heard there�s one chance to make a first impression and there�s no where better to illustrate this truism than PUNTACANA Resort & Club�s Tortuga Bay boutique hotel in the Dominican Republic....

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Punta Cana Boutique Hotel With Golf and Spa

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:53:57 EDT

Top 5 Things to See & Do in Door County, Wisconsin

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:46:23 EDT

May I introduce you to Door County? If "Where?" should be your response to this question, you are not in the minority. But should you overlook Door County, called the Cape Cod of the Midwest, you are making a mistake. First, let me tell you just where Door County is located. This region is the Wisconsin peninsula that juts into the water between Green Bay (to the west) and Lake Michigan (to the east)....

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Best Activities and Attractions in Door County, Wisconsin

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:46:23 EDT

San Juan Puerto Rico | Land of Gastronomic Adventure

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 03:58:11 EDT

Confession: I�ve been to San Juan twice. Each time I visited as a cruise ship passenger for a partial day visit and each time I departed liking it but not loving it. So when the opportunity arose for a more comprehensive peek at the Puerto Rican haunt, it was with mild...

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It's Cooler in Shade | Manhattan Beach's Only Luxury Boutique Hotel

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:53:16 EDT

I confess, until recently I was in the dark about the Manhattan Beach boutique hotel, Shade. Heading into the on-the-water, tony town, GPS guided the way � my anticipatory slate was blank, for I had no idea what to expect. The target was an intersection five miles south of LAX, two blocks west of the Pacific....

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A Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Beach

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:53:16 EDT

Antarctica Cruise Perfect for Adventure Travel Lovers

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 03:08:51 EST

Upon arrival in Ushuaia, the tip of Argentina and debarkation port for Antarctic cruises, I was greeted: "Welcome to the end of the world. Or to the beginning." And with this salutation of superlatives, my adventure started....

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Hamburg and Berlin | Germany's Northern 'High' Lights

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:13:37 EST

Hamburg and Berlin. Like stunning siblings� one a sophisticated, petite brunette and the other an outgoing, out-there blonde� these sisters have their own distinctive personalities. Each is special, each is different. And both are worth getting to know....

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Germany's Airline

Cynthia Dial — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:53:40 EDT

I travel, and travel a lot. So when I have an exceptionally pleasant airline experience, I like to share it.

May I introduce you to Air Berlin?

Though it’s Germany’s second largest airline (after Lufthansa), ...

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Spend the Holidays in Salzburg & Vienna, Austria | European Winter Wonderland

Cynthia Dial — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:23:06 EDT

My arrival to Europe for our dream-come-true, first-ever family holiday abroad was not what I had envisioned. Think snow storm, airport closing, accidental cancellation, expensive rebooking, probable lost luggage and you�ve got the picture....

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WHEN IN MILAN: SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP!

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:32:54 EDT

As the last of a Lugano church's bells chimed seven times, the phone rang. Only in Switzerland I thought as I was greeted, "Good morning signora, this is your 7 o'clock wake-up." During my visit I had grown accustom...

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AMORE! THAT'S ITALY

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:21:47 EDT

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�When the world seems to shine like you�ve had too much wine, that�s amore,� sang crooner Dean Martin.

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Nowhere do the lyrics ring truer than...

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World's Top 10 Shopping Cities

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:14:31 EDT

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For many, a vacation translates to shopping � seeing the sights of the aisles.�To these travelers, urban adventures of the retail persuasion are more appealing than on-the-road lures including sightseeing, night life ....

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Monte Carlo Spa Well Worth Gamble

Cynthia Dial — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:04:21 EDT

Picture lying on a chaise lounge atop a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.�To the right is the Principality�s palace.�The nearby marina teems with sparkling white yachts as a fleet of boats with fuchsia sails cr...

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London, Inside and Out

Cynthia Dial — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:09:34 EDT

A journey across the pond (translation: the Atlantic Ocean) is more than a change of latitude. Indeed, a visit to London is a trip to the past.

But it’s much more.

Yes, English is spoken, albeit the Queen&rsq...

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Wyoming Critter Tour

Cynthia Dial — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:00:08 EDT

Located in Jackson Hole, Spring Creek Ranch is a 1,000-acre oasis surrounded by who’s who of the wilderness world: Grand Teton Mountains, Yellowstone National Park and National Elk Refuge . . . along with Wyoming’s wildlife calling t...

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One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato . . . Rye. An Insider's Guide to Polish Vodka

Cynthia Dial — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:57:18 EDT

Vodka. Though the clear, odorless liquid is the world’s most popular spirit, its beginnings are somewhat vague. It was used initially for medicines, cosmetics, even aftershaves; later debuted as a drink in the 1500s (though n...

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You'll Find a Little Bit of Italy in Switzerland's Ticino

Cynthia Dial — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:53:11 EDT

“Arrivederci, signora,” bade thegrotto’sproprietor when I rose from the table to depart. The translation “local eatery” doesn’t adequately describe the appeal of agrotto– a rural, simp...

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Hopscotching the Liquid Land of 'Braveheart' - Scotland and its Scotch

Cynthia Dial — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:48:36 EDT

It�s no secret that the land of kilts and castles, haggis and haddock, is historically linked to liquor.� Scotland is where 500 years of whisky making is revered, but certainly not routine.&...

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