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August 24, 2010 – Has the recession cut into your vacation plans? Could you really use a getaway right now but feel too squeezed to even think about one? What if you could find a deep discount on a vacation rental in a fabulous location but the only catch was that you must depart soon? [...]

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Lake Tahoe’s Small Towns Grab You and Don’t Let Go

Story and photos by Lynn DeBruin
After more than a week on the road, I quickly realize the most profound statements during my trip have come from a barely-20 year-old busboy standing on the water’s edge at the Sunnyside Lodge.
“Tahoe will suck you in,” he said emphatically, recalling how his father came for one day and [...]

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Destin, Florida Takes Steps to Protect Their Beaches

June 8, 2010 – The beaches of Destin are getting the full treatment to protect them from the oncoming oil slick. This report from CNN tells us what the town is doing, all without the help of BP, despite Destin’s calls to the company for assistance.

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Disaster Offers Opportunity

June 6, 2010 – Looking at the view of the Gulf and the mouth of Destin Harbor from the terrace of our condo rental, nursing a steaming cup of java, I watched the break of dawn as it slowly unfurled its way across the sky into a spectacular early morning. The turquoise ribbon of water [...]

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Don’t Let BP Cover It Up!

May 19, 2010 – This Saturday will mark one month since the oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico sank after a massive explosion that killed 11 oil rig workers. I’ve watched and read news reports in horror as BP and the U.S. government have failed to come up with reliable information about the amount [...]

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Tennessee is Open for Business!

May 8, 2010 – Despite the torrential rains last weekend and the resulting floods in Nashville and surrounding areas, the folks in Tennessee want you to know that they ARE open for business! According to the state’s tourism website, the Grand Ole Opry may be under water but the show continues on. I have a [...]

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Deal Alert! Seaworld Offering $5 Kid Admission

April 27, 2010 – Awesome deal for US residents from SeaWorld, good until Dec 31 at all three U.S. locations! Now through December 31, 2010, when U.S. residents purchase a full-price adult admission, children ages 3-12 receive a ticket to SeaWorld for only $5.00. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to a wildlife conservation [...]

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Free Admission During National Park Week!

April 16, 2010 – Earth Day is April 22 and the National Parks Service is taking a whole week to celebrate. Starting tomorrow through April 25, 2010 admission to all the U.S. National Parks is FREE. Access any of the 392 parks in the system this week and enjoy the great outdoors. Most parks do [...]

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Observations From a Short Southern Road Trip

By Stacey Dougherty
April 6, 2010 – This past weekend I drove my 14-year old to join a friend for spring break at the beach in South Carolina. Normally, a 12-hour drive over two days wouldn’t be something I’d normally agree to do. I do like to drive for the most part and putting myself in [...]

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We Are the World 25 Haiti World Premiere at Vancouver Olympics

February 13, 2010 – We Are the World 25 for Haiti made its world premiere last night at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics and it’s up on YouTube now. Please watch it, share it with your friends and donate what you can. Even the smallest donation can have a huge impact when you [...]

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