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The Songs Of Nova Scotia

Posted on September 21, 2012 by debbie

Published in Huffington Post The music is splendid and the setting is spectacular — with a picturesque harbor and charming Victorian houses built with signature “bump” porches, Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, is a charming vacation destination any time of year. But … Continue reading →

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The Titanic Road Show Goes On

Posted on May 15, 2012 by debbie

Published in Huffington Post After a month of centennial ceremonies, voyages, 3-D movie re-releases and think pieces, you might feel overwhelmed — or immersed, if you will — by the anniversary of the Titanic’s ill-fated voyage. There’s no question that … Continue reading →

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W St. Petersburg

Posted on April 15, 2012 by debbie

Arrival/Check-In: In keeping with its self-consciously stylish image — “luxury meets cutting-edge cool” — a simple W on an exterior wall of the renovated structure dating from 1775 is all that announces you’ve found St. Petersburg’s trendy W Hotel. Young … Continue reading →

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Grand Margherita Hotel, Sarawak

Posted on April 15, 2012 by debbie

Arrival/Check-In: The cool, modern lobby, infused with the scent of tropical flowers, is a welcome refuge from Borneo’s predictably humid weather, and the three people at the desk couldn’t have been more accommodating. Within minutes they sent me up to … Continue reading →

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G Hotel Penang

Posted on January 15, 2012 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Arrival/Check-in: Stretching almost 46 feet, the atrium lobby is designed to be an extension of the G Lounge, furnished with giant shaded chandeliers and island groups of upholstered ottomans and distinctive curvy chairs — named the … Continue reading →

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Belfast: Unsinkable Belfast

Posted on January 15, 2012 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Bring the family to Northern Ireland’s buoyant city. Taking the theme song literally — the Titanic’s heart “will go on and on” — the city that built the classic liner is embracing the Titanic’s past and … Continue reading →

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Culture Near the Northwest Corner

Posted on August 28, 2011 by debbie

WE SPEND A WEEKEND EXPLORING CULTURAL OPTIONS JUST ACROSS THE BORDER Sharon King Hoge FRANK GEHRY’S WHIMSICALLY ROOFED FISHER CENTER IS THE SETTING FOR THE ANNUAL BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL PHOTOGRAPH BY NOAH SHELDON While summer in New York City offers … Continue reading →

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Chennai: Warp And Weft

Posted on July 15, 2011 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Chennai weaves an intricate fabric of history and heritage. Photo: Photo: Dmitry Rukhlenko, Dreamstime Dusty and littered, muggy in the high heat, congested with traffic that chugs fitfully past fading colonial monuments, it’s a far cry … Continue reading →

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Ningbo: Delta Dawn

Posted on January 15, 2011 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Ningbo rises to a new day in the prosperous Yangtze Delta. Only in China is it easy to overlook a city of 5.5 million people, but recent Frommer’s and Rough Guide volumes about China don’t even … Continue reading →

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Paris: Paris Sizzles

Posted on August 15, 2010 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Always a hot tourist destination, the City of Light is ablaze with business development. Along with the Eiffel Tower, the cancan, superb gastronomy and “April,” add an additional attraction to iconic Paris: business. Already one of … Continue reading →

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Houston: Mission Control

Posted on July 15, 2010 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Houston has a firm grip on its super-sized economy. Start off with “the biggest city in the biggest state in the Lower 48,” and superlatives abound in the sprawling metropolis that is Houston, Texas: “energy capital … Continue reading →

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Cartagena: Night And Day

Posted on March 15, 2010 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler A colonial walled city, Cartagena rocks around the clock. With guidebooks gushing that it’s the “crown jewel of Colombia” and “the belle of the ball” and even “one of the greatest cultural treasures in America,” first-time … Continue reading →

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Kaohsiung: Getting To Know Kaohsiung

Posted on December 15, 2009 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Taiwan’s sparkling seaport goes all out to become a more familiar name. Asked to name the Asian city that is one of the world’s busiest container ports, the second-largest city on its home island and the … Continue reading →

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Manitoba: Polar Pursuit

Posted on November 15, 2009 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Adventurers brave the Arctic cold to observe the annual awakening of the great white bears. No roads lead to Churchill. Freight trains haul loads of grain to boats at the Hudson Bay dock on the edge … Continue reading →

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Cork: Size Doesn’t Matter

Posted on October 15, 2009 by debbie

Published in Global Traveler Ireland’s second-largest city after Dublin, Cork draws big business with a warm Irish welcome. It may be only a tenth the size of Dublin, but Ireland’s second-largest city offers such a wealth of arts, education, history, … Continue reading →