Author Archives: Lydia Gregory

An Orlando Vacation Without The Mouse

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The first thing that pops into mind when talking about an Orlando vacation might have more to do with mouse ears than with Mozart, but truth is there’s quite the arts and culture scene thriving in the shadow of Cinderella’s Castle. Here’s a hint of what you can look forward to when you plan a […]


Top Ten Cruise Lines (Per Category)

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Between the onboard entertainment options, the food and the sheer size of modern ships, there’s no doubt cruising has come a long way since the first pleasure cruises took to the water in the mid-1800s. If you’re looking to book passage on one of these floating palaces but aren’t quite sure which cruise line would […]


Five Reasons You Don’t Need A Medevac Membership  

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Travel much? Even if you don’t, chances are you’ve seen the little checkbox for travel insurance when you purchased your ticket. But why would you need that? After all, if the ticket only cost you a couple hundred dollars, it might be worth it to get the airline credit if the trip goes awry. And […]


What To Do In West Seattle

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It’s fall in Seattle and quite possibly the most perfect time of the year to be here. The air is crisp and cool, the leaves have finally turned (it’s been unseasonably hot—thanks, El Niño!) and the smell of fire pits and beachside bonfires is in the air. Sure, it still gets a bit rainy, but […]


Puerto Rico Does It Better!

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Rico, Spanish for “rich port,” has beguiled travelers for centuries. Back in the 16th century, boats laden with spices, sugar and coffee would ply its deep waters. Today, seaports and airports are still busy, bringing visitors eager to walk the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, dance to the Caribbean beat and indulge in aromatic […]


What to Do and Where to Go: Pie Festival, Pie Town, NM

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Ever had a spicy slice of New Mexico’s Green Chile Apple Pie? Then you don’t know what you’ve been missing—and there’s no better time to get one than at the 35th annual Pie Town Pie Festival in western New Mexico. Every year on the second Saturday in September, this tiny hamlet in the high mountain […]