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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Islands in the Sand: Six Reasons to Visit the Southwest

Mostly everyone who grew up in Southern California -- like I did -- has made a sojourn through America's Southwest at least once or twice in their lifetimes. As you cross the picturesque desert, cities such as Santa Fe, Tucson, Prescott, Sedona and Flagstaff crop up like islands in the sand. And the views are always amazing, no matter what the season. The history, art and cultural traditions b...
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