Monthly Archives: August 2015

Canada’s Malbaie

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published on Huffington Post Discover Fashionable Down-to-Earth Murray Bay Three hundred fifty million years ago a meteorite nearly three miles wide crashed into the shore of the St. Lawrence River just east of Quebec City. Traces of the crater can … Continue reading →

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Work Or Play, Visitors To Boao Enjoy The Picturesque Hainan Locale

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Photo: Boao beach © Sharon King Hoge The capital island of China’s smallest, southernmost province, Hainan has set its sights on becoming a “worldwide first-class island resort.” Dozens of major global resorts are located on its … Continue reading →

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Escape To Hainan, China’s Tropical Vacation Destination

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Global Traveler Visions of Paradise Photo: Pools on the beach in Hainan © Aleksander Karpenko | Dreamstime.com China’s crowded, traffic-congested, chaotic cities call for a place to escape the stress and wear and tear, and the solution is … Continue reading →

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Quebec City: A Closer Pick Than Paris

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Published in Huffington Post Why Francophiles Are Flocking to Nouvelle France Quebec City on the St. Lawrence RiverWhy yearn for “April in Paris” when you can hum “Ete in Quebec” all season long. There may not be “chestnuts in blossom,” … Continue reading →

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Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou Review

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sharon King Hoge

Strolling through 12 acres of gardens, lounging beside the meandering outdoor swimming pool just steps from the lush riverbank, it is hard to believe you are in the midst of one of China’s most chaotic cities and walking distance from … Continue reading →

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