The Best Vacation Rental Homes in Vermont

If you are dreaming about a safe, socially distanced vacation consider renting an Airbnb in Vermont. With roughly 620,000 people spread out over 9,250 square miles, you could say that Vermont is socially distanced by nature. Renting a vacation...

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Make Travel Safe Again

Insights from a mid-pandemic trip to Portugal If you follow my social media, you probably know that I was recently in Portugal. Specifically, I traveled to the Azores Islands and Lisbon. Before you start travel shaming me, you should know...

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A Long Weekend in Camden, Maine

Updated March 20, 2023 Maine's mid-coast boasts many beautiful coastal towns. While I usually stay in a region south of Portland, I recently discovered Camden, Lincolnville, and Rockport. These three charming seaside spots make a stunning trifecta and are ideal...

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Sensational Vermont Swimming Holes

There is no doubt that Vermont is full of amazing things do all year round. During the summer months, you're likely to find the locals cooling off at any number of Vermont Swimming Holes. These hidden gems are made...

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Staying in a Hotel During Coronavirus

I was pretty excited to pack my suitcase and spend the night in a hotel. Like most people, I have not been traveling during the coronavirus outbreak at all. I’ve been grounded for eight weeks, in a travel writer‘s...

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Where I Like to Stay in Montréal

Updated March 19, 2023 There are many luxury hotels located in downtown Montréal that offer an excellent experience. Some of the top choices include Hotel Birks, Four Seasons, and Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. These 5-star properties are all located within Montreal's...

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Québec City Travel Guide

Québec City sits at the point where the St. Charles and St. Lawrence Rivers converge. With a history that stretches back 400 years, it is the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico. Made up of 6...

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The J & E Riggin: A Culinary Adventure at Sea

Sailing on a Maine Windjammer Cruise is something I look forward to every summer. I have been lucky to have the opportunity to sail on several different schooners over the years. While most windjammer voyages are similar, the individual...

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What you will love about sailing on a Royal Clipper Cruise

The Royal Clipper is no ordinary cruise ship. One of the three vessels in the Star Clippers fleet, with five masts and 42 sails, she is the world's largest fully-rigged sailing ship. The Royal Clipper carries 227 passengers in 114...

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My 3 Favorite Unplugged Vacations

While there are certainly times you need to be online and accessible, it shouldn’t be while you are on vacation. Everyone needs, and deserves, to unplug from the stresses of everyday life to recharge their human batteries. You will hardly be...

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