Category: Stories
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Mother-Daughter San Juan Trip and AARP Boomer Travel Trends
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Sarah and I needed to brave an early morning snow storm in order to catch a flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was touch and go as we moved at a snail’s pace behind two huge plows that plodded along through the almost white-out conditions. And it…
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Iceland’s Golden Circle
On the third day of our adventure we woke up early to catch what Reykjavik Expeditions has promoted as being their most popular experience, the Golden Circle Tour. This was a fun full day event that permitted us to visit many of the highlights of the country including the Geysir Hot Springs where we saw the famous Strokkur erupt.…
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More Adventure in Iceland
The next days of our Icelandic adventure moved swiftly by as, aided by our informative Lonely Planet guide to Iceland, we continued to explore this country of only about 300,000 inhabitants. The temperature was similar to New York’s but, as warned, it could change on a dime with gusty winds so we made sure to…
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Trip to Iceland: Magical Land of Fire and Ice
Last November I celebrated my birthday and, as you can probably guess, I’m probably one of the easier people to find a present for. Whether it’s something right around the corner or a thousand miles away, my family and friends all know that I love the gift of some form of travel experience. This…
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Great Party Venue at the New York Palace!
This month marked my husband’s special birthday. So what better place to celebrate this milestone event then in our favorite travel destination, Manhattan? There are, of course, many, many New York City restaurants that could have provided a nice ambiance as well as good food, but Robert wanted to bring our families together in a…
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Travel Archaeology: Amazing Exosuit For Deep Sea Exploration
Archaeologists have been discovering artifacts from the ancient treasure ship that sunk near Antikythera Island, Greece. Originally discovered in 1900, this Roman ship possessed the famous Antikythera Mechanism which has sometimes been referred to as the first analog computer. What makes this exploration even more unique is the use of an amazing new diving apparatus,…
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Great Time at the New York Junior League’s 20th Fall House Tour
Last month, my daughter, Sarah, and I were invited to attend the New York Junior League’s 20th Fall House Tour. This great event that showcased six fabulous homes around Manhattan proved, not only to be a lot of fun, but also a great travel deal that anyone could take advantage of. The ticket was well…
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Things to do in NYC this Week: Happy Thanksgiving!
There’s so much to do in NYC this holiday week. While there to check out the parade, don’t forget about a fun exhibit for all you Marvel Avenger fans: Marvel’s AVENGERS S.T.A.T.I.O.N. The Exhibition (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) at Discovery Times Square. I was recently invited to experience this exhibit, and I liked viewing…
Travel Gal Kim Swidler 