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Casa de Las Rosas: Your Home in Cuenca, Ecuador
The small, family-run inn Casa de Las Rosas in Cuenca, Ecuador did not come by its name lightly. This was the home of the Tapia family from 1952 until 2008, and today is run as a six-room boutique...
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Casa Joaquin: Boutique Hotel in Quito’s Liveliest Neighborhood
Originally built in 1930 as a family home in the newer (at that time) part of Quito just north of the Old Town Center, Casa Joaquin has loads of history and character. The family run, colonial-era...
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The Enchanted Fiji Islands – get away from the world!
The official tagline of the nation of Fiji is “Where Happiness Lives.” On my recent debut trip to the islands, I found this to be perfectly true. Its archipelago of 333 islands — of which about 100...
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The Famed Roka Akor Opens in San Francisco
Dr. John Kapoor and Executive Chef Roman Petry invited San Francisco society to the opening of their newest restaurant Roka Akor in San Francisco. During the festive fete, guests enjoyed specialty...
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A Private Paradise in Bocas del Toro, Panama
The Garden of Eden in Bocas del Toro is a hidden, pristine and very private getaway, that feels very remote in this archipelago of ten islands on the Caribbean coast of Panama – yet it is easily...
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A Taste of Ecuadorian Culture at Morenica del Rosario in Cuenca, Ecuador
Ecuador has a lot of history, culture, traditions and arts – and with a stay at Morenica del Rosario in one of the country’s most charming cities, Cuenca, your accommodations encompass all of that....
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September 26-29: SAVOR the Central Coast
The central coast is celebrating harvest and hosting their annual four-day culinary extravaganza SAVOR. For two of those days the main event is held at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch on September...
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RUSH Film Review
Just look at that face. Who cares if the film looks like it’s about men in fast cars going around in a circle? This is the perfect date movie. You have both action and meaningful dialog. RUSH tells the...
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Alma del Pacifico: Colorful boutique hotel on one of Costa Rica’s best beaches
Alma del Pacifico, on one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful stretches of beach, exudes an auto of luxury and privacy in a completely relaxed setting without pretension. The small boutique property of...
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Explore the World with Lonely Planet’s Great Escapes
Divas will delight in Lonely Planet’s latest release – Great Escapes. The gypsy soul is sure to be stirred by this colorful collection of travel experiences. The coffee table book is more than the...
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Los Altos de Eros: Luxury Boutique Hotel in Costa Rica offers Romantic Escapes
Los Altos de Eros means the height of love – and that’s just what this place is. Every detail is thoughtfully planned and executed, from the rooms to the exquisite spa and delightful meals – and most...
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An Oasis, the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose
Costa Rica’s ranking as a world travel destination has to-date easily surpassed its reputation for delivering a great cup of coffee. No beans about it! Costa Rica is a paradise-found for tourists with...
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A Roadmap to Keeping New Year Resolutions: The Mayo Clinic Guide to...
It is a new year and the potential for a new you! Whether it is slimming down, saying bye-bye to a bad habit or simplifying and de-cluttering your life, the goal can be daunting. Research experts...
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AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW
There are hundreds of arts and crafts shows out there. No question, the American Craft Council Show is exquisite, one of the best, always beautifully produced and curated. When the ACC show landed in...
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Westin Playa Bonita: Central American Beach Getaway at the Edge of Panama City
Some travelers are beach people, wanting the sand-and-water experience under palm trees. Others are city travelers, preferring the excitement and diversity of entertainment that a metropolitan...
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San Francisco: CJM Explores Mid-Century Modern Life
DESIGNING HOME: JEWS IN MID-CENTURY DESIGN looks at the contribution of Jewish designers, architects, patrons, and merchants in a distinctly modern American domestic landscape. SHIFTING FROM EUROPE TO...
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Professional Business Women’s Conference 2014: San Francisco
PBWC: US Congresswoman Jackie Speier founded the Professional Business Woman’s Conference in 1989. Twenty-five years later a sold out crowd of 5000 applauded her opening convention remarks. PBWC has...
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The Truth Shall Set You Free!
Celebrated Actress, Tina Lifford shares life lessons and empowering words in her book – The Little Book of BIG LIES: and TRUTHS That Set You Free The book, full of heartfelt wisdom, is designed to be...
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Sunset Magazine Celebration Weekend 2014: Menlo Park
Sunset Magazine held its annual lifestyle celebration on May 31 through June 1. Bring your sunglasses and grab a site map at the entrance. There is always an abundance of food, garden plants, interior...
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Crafted for the Senses: An Epicurean stay; Tampa, Florida
Tampa Bay has stepped up its game over the last ten years rivaling nearby St. Petersburg in terms of shopping, arts, entertainment and dining. It is no doubt that it would take more than a weekend to...
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