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How to Speak Cajun

(A tip of the hat to my niece who calls up and says, “…Hi Annie (Auntie) Helen, how ya be darlin’?”) If you are “fixin to” go to yo (your) timeshare in “Looziana”, (Louisiana) you need to understand the local dialect in order to communicate yo (your) needs clearly. Here’s a quick guide… In Hotels…

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Take a New Year’s Resolution Trip!

We’ve all been there – we start off every new year with an earnest proclamation of our resolution. You’re really going to do it this time! As great as our intentions might be, however, it’s often not too long before something goes awry and we slip up, our resolution abandoned in suit. The trick is…

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Enjoy New England’s Fall Foliage at Its Best!

It’s Labor Day, and as we bid summer a bittersweet goodbye, our minds turn toward autumn. If you’re looking for a way to brighten up these darker, cooler months, look no further than our own Northeast; New England has long been regarded as the absolute pinnacle when it comes to gorgeous fall foliage. Every year,…

Florida’s Best Hidden Treasures

Elusive Florida panthersprowl the Everglades When we think of vacationing in Florida, we tend to think of theme parks. Between Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, there’s no shortage of excitement to be found in Florida. However, there is so much more to the Sunshine State waiting to be explored and enjoyed….

Eight Fantastic Labor Day Getaways – Part One

Fireworks over Lake Tahoe make for a gorgeous Labor Day Summer always seems to come and go so quickly – August is already in sight, with September not too far behind! If you’re looking to plan your Labor Day vacation, now is the time to get started. A traditional weekend for travel, Labor Day sets…

Picking the Perfect Hawaiian Island

When the average traveler thinks of Hawaii, sandy beaches, palm trees and warm ocean water might spring to mind. While Hawaii is most certainly a tropical paradise, it’s so much more than just pretty beaches – six islands packed with their own personality up Hawaii. Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii (or “Big”!)  Island…