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Guilty (and Gilty!) Pleasure in Palm Beach

Posted on February 15, 2014 by debbie

Published on Cottages and Gardens While folks back home were battling blizzards, Presidents Day weekend was a time of guilty pleasures in Palm Beach. Not only were we sheepishly basking in lovely sunny weather, but there were dozens of activities to … Continue reading →

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Wrangling Words

Posted on February 5, 2014 by debbie

Thirtieth Annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering Elko, Nevada Renowned as host of the annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko, Nevada, is a former railroad byway that has transformed itself into a “can do” town of casinos, covered wagons, Basque heritage and Western … Continue reading →

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Maldive Islands: One by One

Posted on January 8, 2014 by debbie

Published in Huffington Post While it may be the case that no man is an island, practically every resort in the Maldives is its own island, and they are exquisite destinations. Of the republic’s 1,100 tiny tropical jewels stretching through … Continue reading →

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A Rock-Solid Beginning In Baku, Azerbaijan

Posted on December 15, 2013 by debbie

Ten thousand years ago, on the shores of what is now the Caspian Sea, our Paleolithic ancestors were thriving and recording their lives on the walls of rocks and caves. These days, you can travel from the ultra-modern boulevards of Baku, … Continue reading →

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Baku: Industrial And Cultural Center

Posted on December 15, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler All fired up Photo: © Elnur | Dreamstime.com Asked to envision a city that is a Soviet bloc survivor, surrounded by crude oil fields, with a name that rhymes with remote Timbuktu, it’s unlikely you’d picture … Continue reading →

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Fun for the Good of it

Posted on November 15, 2013 by debbie

Published on Cottages and Gardens New York City parks and libraries, Irish mansions, a ballet company, all will benefit from funds raised at recent parties. We stopped by some gala events —mark your calendars to join in on all of the … Continue reading →

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Savor Addis Ababa’s All-Night Feast Of Diversions

Posted on October 15, 2013 by debbie

Dusk to dawn Photo: © Sharon King Hoge Situated so close to the equator that evening arrives reliably every day around 6 p.m., the capital city of Ethiopia has a full complement of hours for after-5 enjoyment. Home of the … Continue reading →

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Summer Songs and Scenery

Posted on September 28, 2013 by debbie

AS IF THE LUSH GREEN SCENERY OF THE BERKSHIRES, CATSKILLS AND HUDSON RIVER VALLEY WEREN’T SOUL SATISFYING ENOUGH, EACH LOCALE OFFERS EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC TO COMPLEMENT THE VIEWS. Sharon King Hoge SERGE KOUSSEVITZKY MUSIC SHED AT TANGLEWOOD FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER A … Continue reading →

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Proceed With Caution When Doing Business In Caracas

Posted on September 15, 2013 by debbie

Danger zone Photo: © Eagleflying | Dreamstime.com Stretching for 12 miles through the beautiful valley below Mount Avila, which separates the city from the sea, Caracas has been known as one of South America’s most cosmopolitan cities with historic sites, … Continue reading →

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Ningbo Mingles Global And Local, Historic And Modern

Posted on March 1, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Meander in Ningbo, China’s economic and export hub Photo: © www.ningboguide.com Hosting the likes of international firms from DuPont and Dow to Burberry and Exxon,Ningbo is an economic and export hub, but it isn’t strictly business … Continue reading →

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Queenstown, New Zealand, Hilton, eforea Spa

Posted on February 15, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Brighten up with stimulating treatments at eforea: spa at Hilton. Photo: © Hilton Hotels & Resorts After the 15-hour flight to Queenstown, New Zealand, I was groggy with jet lag, and the spa treatment Hilton proposed … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s Hilton Auckland Hotel

Posted on February 15, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Photo: © Hilton Arrival/Check-In: Nautically designed to look like an ocean liner jutting into Waitemata Harbour at the tip of Princes Wharf, the Auckland Hilton can be a windy walk to the end of the pier, … Continue reading →

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Beijing Nightlife

Posted on February 1, 2013 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Even after hours, there’s plenty to see in Beijing Photo: © Chrispyphoto | Dreamstime.com Sprawling over an area larger than the state of Connecticut and bursting with creative energy, Beijing may not rival the fashionable cosmopolitan … Continue reading →

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The Prince George Hotel

Posted on November 15, 2012 by debbie

Photo: © The Prince George Hotel Arrival/Check-In: Spanning a block in the center of Halifax, Nova Scotia, the Prince George Hotel is a modern, red-brick structure furnished conservatively with mahogany tables and plush traditional carpets. Even though it was 2:45 a.m., the efficient 24-hour … Continue reading →

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Taipei: To The Top

Posted on November 1, 2012 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Take in Taipei’s monumental treasures, from old to new. Photo: © Minyun Zhou | Dreamstime.com When Chiang Kai-shek’s army fled from China to Taiwan, soldiers brought along the best of their culture from the mainland. Besides … Continue reading →

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