My Six Most Memorable Travel Moments in 2013: A Dramatic Rescue, A Tragic Fire and More!

What a great year 2013 was for travel! One thing I learned was that going back to a favorite destination a second or even a third time can still reveal new adventures, and that was certainly the case for me as we made our third journey to the island of Kauai last year. But no matter how many times you visit a particular place, there are always signature moments that define each trip. And in...
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Off the Beaten Track in Florida: The Other Side of the Sunshine State

There is another side to Florida -- beyond the towering hotels that line Miami's famous beaches, away from the entertainment mecca of Orlando, and a far cry from the retirement communities and condos. For those with deep roots in the "sunshine state," this other side exists in sharp contrast to today's most common perceptions of Florida. We've made our way to America's most southeastern sta...
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