Category: General
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Global Wellness Trend 2018 : Transformative Travel
Last October over 600 wellness experts from over 40 nations gathered to debate the future of wellness. During this Global Wellness Summit, these experts found eight top trends . One of these major trends was transformative travel. Here’s part of the report on this subject: A New Era of Transformative Wellness Travel Circuits, sagas and epic…
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Solo Travel Tips From Lonely Planet and Travelinsurance.Com
Solo travel has become a growing trend. In fact, Lonely Planet says that, in a recent survey of over 4,000 travelers in it’s community, 80% of respondents reported having taken a solo trip in the past, and another 80% plan to take one in the future. Europe was named the most popular continent for solo travel. …
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Visit “Unseen Oceans” at NYC’s American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History’s (AMNH) Unseen Oceans has opened to the public. This amazing new exhibit explores a series of circular, media-rich galleries that showcase a range of marine ecosystems and introduces a new generation of scientists who are using cutting-edge research tools and developing new methods to explore the oceans top to bottom. All…
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Santa Fe: Top Foodie Finds
Last November, a group of fellow travel writers and I were happy to experience the amazing art, culture and history that Santa Fe, New Mexico has to offer. But equally memorable were the diverse culinary choices that make this 407 year-old multicultural destination a foodie haven. So from comfy blue corn pancakes to fun cooking…
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Solo Foodie Travel: Any Tips?
Traveling solo can provide so many amazing experiences. However, for many of us, dining alone is not one of them. David K. Gibson of AFAR offers six interesting tips on how to avoid the “dreaded table for one.” They include: Find a local meeting for an organization that you’re a member of. Explore Meatspace. Expand…
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Foodie Alert: Some of the Freshest Sushi Near NYC? Inside Newark Airport
I absolutely sushi. But, as it often contains raw fish, freshness is definitely a priority for this form of Japanese cuisine. There are so many sushi restaurants in and close to NYC. But, as Jenn Flowers of AFAR Media has discovered, some of the freshest fish can be found in an unlikely place: the new Tsukiji…
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Santa Fe’s Amazing Art Scene: George R.R. Martin and Meow Wolf
Santa Fe, New Mexico’s ski season starts December 9th. But while the temperature may be dipping in this magical, 407 year-old destination, its diverse art scene still remains red hot. In fact, Santa Fe was the first designated UNESCO Creative City for craft and folk arts, and it is said to have the country’s third largest art…
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More Fun in Alexandria, VA and Visit to Nearby Mount Vernon
During Columbus Day weekend, my daughter Sarah and I enjoyed a getaway to Alexandria, Virginia. This historical destination is less than a 15 minute car ride from Reagan Airport. Click HERE to read about how much we enjoyed our first day there. The next morning, we woke up from a restful night at the Hotel…
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Amtrak Trails & Rails: Learning more about N.Y.’s Hudson River Valley Region
A little more than a week ago, Robert and I traveled to New York City via Amtrak for his high school reunion. As we pulled out of the Albany-Rensselaer train station, our conductor notified us that representatives of Amtrak Trails & Rails were on board. This partnership between Amtrak and the National Park Service was…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 