JEFFERSON COUNTY & BERKELEY COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA–August 2026–Jefferson County and Berkeley County, West Virginia, offer a surprising number of ways to enjoy a getaway, just over an hour’s drive northwest of Washington, D.C. Located between Interstates 81 and 70, this eastern panhandle destination is easily accessible by car via U.S. 340 and West Virginia Route 9 or by rail from Washington or Baltimore. For a destination filled with historic sites and preserved downtown architecture, there are an amazing number of new and unexpected ways to enjoy Berkeley and Jefferson counties. […]

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New guide highlights local favorites, outdoor adventures, family-friendly attractions and hidden gems throughout Conejo Valley’s Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills, California. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., August — Visit Conejo Valley is inviting travelers to take the scenic route with the launch of its new “101 Things to Do Just Off the 101” guide, a curated collection of stops and activities located throughout Conejo Valley and conveniently accessible from Highway 101. The “101 Things to Do Just Off the 101” guide highlights attractions across Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Newbury Park, featuring […]

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Infinite Paradise: Witnessing the Wild provides a clear sense of time and place. The location is the author’s 16-acre family property in rural southern Ontario, Canada – called ‘Paradise’ by the author’s mother. This book is an almanac of sorts, following the changes each season with entries from every month of the year. Paradise is not simply a setting in her prose, but the core ‘character’. Her meditative observations are chronicled of nature, its interactions, its changes and its connectivity. Each month is sprinkled with notes from her fathers journal […]

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During a recent trip to China, I visited with Melvin, the owner of Mountain Wave Winery. This property is about a 45 minute drive from the center of Yinchuan, the largest city in the immediate region. The property is located on gravelly soils at the base of the Helan mountains in the autonomous region of Ningxia, China. Grapes were first planted on the property in 2016 and the winery was built in 2022/2023. The original vineyard is planted to 2.5 hectares of Pinot Noir, 2.5 hectares of Marselan and 3 […]

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The ‘big dog’ was one of California’s largest, most productive and longest lasting mines having been founded in 1850 (based on gold found in rock outcroppings on the surface) and remained in operation until 1956 (although it closed temporarily during World War II). This was California’s richest hard rock mine. By today’s pricing, this mine produced over 8 billion dollars in gold (nearly 6 million ounces). Most associated with the Bourn family, (they owned the mine from 1869 until 1929 until it was sold to Newmont Mining who then operated […]

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Photo credit: Dawsonville George CVB DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA—JULY 2026—Slip away from the noise and hustle of city life to the quaint town of Dawsonville, nestled within the scenic North Georgia Mountains. It’s the perfect getaway with unique options for accommodations and a growing culinary scene only an hour northwest of Atlanta and two hours south of Chattanooga. Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge One of Georgia’s most visited state parks is located just minutes from downtown Dawsonville, but the mountainous retreat feels a world away. Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge […]

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In a town known for craft beer, San Diego’s cider scene is a small (and exciting) alternative Like most of the country, craft cider in San Diego makes up only a small portion of the local beverage scene. But cider is growing in popularity, thanks to its natural lack of gluten, relatively low alcohol content and the fact it’s simply a delicious drink. For what San Diego cideries lack in numbers, they more than make up for with quality, with a diverse array of flavors and finishes to excite even […]

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PROVENCE, France – Ride & Seek is thrilled to announce two new additions to its collection of historical cycling adventures in Japan. A new 14-day tour of Hokkaido offers deep immersion in the nature and grandeur of Japan’s northernmost island. And a 13-day Kyushu tour takes in the enchanting islands and inland sea in the south of the country. Throughout the tours, guests will stay in Japanese inns and Western-style hotels, and enjoy traditional cuisine and baths in natural hot springs. The new tours give the company itineraries on the […]

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Located only about 20 minutes by car from the moderately sized Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose de Cabo is a small town easily seen on foot. Known for its art and historical districts. The size of the town is just right – not to small, not to big. Its feel comes from its sun drenched streets, artisan shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Fortunately the town is completely separate from the resorts (the Zona Hotelera) which line the nearby beach. Those wanting a sophisticated boutique hotel in the historic district […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – KISORO, UGANDA – 20 JUNE 2026 – Kisoro Art Island, a boutique retreat and cultural sanctuary on the volcanic shores of Lake Mutanda, Uganda, officially launches today. Co-founded by one of Uganda’s most celebrated artists, Ruganzu Bruno, the retreat merges contemporary art with warm-hearted hospitality. Situated in the foothills of the abundant Virunga Mountains and in close proximity to two UNESCO-protected forests, the property offers a unique gateway to the region’s famous gorilla forests and magnificent volcanic landscapes. “While my career has taken me and my […]

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CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI–May–Clarksdale, Mississippi, is known as the home of the Blues for good reason. From long-ago tales of Robert Johnson at the crossroads to the current schedule of live Blues music every night, to the stories told throughout the Delta Blues Museum (#1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614; 662-627-6820), this town is immersed in the music of the Delta. Just 70 miles south of Memphis, this is where U.S. Highways 61 and 49 intersect. These “Blues Highways,” as they are known, are celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2026 and Clarksdale […]

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This psychological thriller is a gripping page-turner from the very beginning, keeping you fully engrossed and wondering what happens next until the final page. And by final page, we mean the epilogue. The author uses her intimate knowledge of Fort Pierce, Florida as the stage for describing an unthinkable story that crossed the boundaries between love, obsession, and survival. This story follows Chelsea Whitlock from the time she was raped at age 11 by an unidentifiable stranger (a purple ribbon was left in her hair), her maturation into a young […]

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We arrived in at Beijing International, always an overwhelming airport based on its immense girth. But our gate was very close to immigration and we breezed through without much delay as officials kept opening new lanes as the lines swelled from the arriving flights. We discovered a small short-stay airport hotel and without hesitation spent the $40 for a two hour stay. Showers after long flights are one of the best things one can gift one’s body after long flights. Then it was a 15 minute shuttle bus to Terminal […]

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The Gulf waters draw many, but the rivers, lakes, lagoons and creeks offer variety for all who love the water.   GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA JUNE 2026–Gulf County, Florida, located two hours southwest of Tallahassee and just an hour east of Panama City Beach, is known for its beautiful beaches amid a low-rise atmosphere perfect for disconnecting from the rest of the world while engaging with the people–and this beautiful destination–around you. This fresh approach extends to the variety of water activities, too. While known for fishing, scalloping and paddling in […]

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The original Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen is located at 99336 Overseas Highway in Key Largo. Visitors driving through this part of the keys may easily miss this humble looking house with its muted greenish and pink Caribbean colors. This house dates from 1947 and the restaurant dates from 1976. Only two owners have overseen the operations since its beginning – today the restaurant is owned and operated by two sisters, Paula and Angie (Angie was originally hired here as a cook). Popular with both locals and tourists the menu is varied […]

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