Where to Go: Grayton Beach, Florida
February 22, 2011 by Guest blogger
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Grayton Beach: Romantic Old Florida by Kathie Farnell Grayton Beach, Florida, is at the end of the road. One of the fifteen Panhandle communities which make up Beaches of South Walton, the town insisted that residents retain the right to drive on the beach when it deeded a section of its beachfront and dunes to [...]
Where To Go: Rosemary Beach, Florida
November 17, 2010 by Guest blogger
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Rosemary Beach: Rustic, Refined Romance by Kathie Farnell Sheltered behind sugar-white dunes, the little town of Rosemary Beach nestles at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. This section of the Florida Panhandle was spared any oil contamination from the Deepwater Horizon spill, and today the emerald-green waters and white sands welcome honeymooners and beachcombers [...]
Where to Go: Long Beach, California
August 1, 2010 by Paris and John
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Just 20 miles south of Los Angeles, Long Beach boasts one of the world’s busiest shipping ports, welcoming vessels from around the globe. Long Beach is also home to one of the most unique maritime attractions in the country: the RMS Queen Mary. The 1936 ocean liner, once known as the largest and fastest cruise [...]
Love Blossoms at St. Lucia’s Calabash Cove Resort and Spa
July 29, 2010 by Paris and John
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When people ask us “what do you think is the most romantic vacation destination?” (and we always get that question), a whole list of destinations comes to mind–and one of those is always St. Lucia. This Caribbean island, with its lush mountainsides thick with towering trees and air perfumed by exuberant flowering vines climbing the [...]
Where to Go: Puente Del Inca, Argentina
July 15, 2010 by Paris and John
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As authors of two day trips guidebooks (Day Trips from Austin and Day Trips from San Antonio), we take a lot of day trips near home. We also like to take day trips on longer trips, too, avoiding the hassle and time it takes to change hotels every night by just going out on an [...]
Where to Go: Las Vegas
June 26, 2010 by Paris and John
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Las Vegas is always a popular choice for bachelor and bachelorette parties…but it’s an equally good option for couples as well. Although the city has definitely followed the high road in terms of luxury resorts and restaurants (you have to look really hard to find those bargain buffets these days), it is still easy on [...]
Where to Go: Prague
June 26, 2010 by Paris and John
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The historic city of Prague is increasingly popular with honeymooners and romantic travelers…and it’s easy to see why. Good value, a wide assortment of historic attractions, and a high degree of walkability make this city easy to love. We spent three days in Prague, not long enough to be able to sample a huge selection [...]
Where to Go: Bermuda
June 26, 2010 by Paris and John
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Bermuda is an easy choice for romantic getaways. We’ve loved each of our trips there and always find there are plenty of reasons to plan the next trip. Even if you’ve traveled extensively in the Caribbean, you’ll find that Bermuda is different because, well, it’s not in the Caribbean! Located off the coast of the [...]
