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Entries from November 2009

Sedona, soothing for the soul

November 30th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Article by Elena del Valle, photos by Amparo Cadavid
Sedona, a small town in northern Arizona known mostly for its red rocks and energy centers or vortexes, proved to be as pretty as we had heard. Although it is a highly touristy area in the low summer season when we were there its natural charms easily [...]

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Princess won us over for cruise experience

November 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Article by Andrea de Gosztonyi and Douglas McRae and photos by Andrea de Gosztonyi
Summer is the best time for an Alaska Cruise. My husband needed to be in Anchorage Alaska for the middle of July and so we chose to travel on the Island Princess, which is part of the fleet of Princess Cruise Lines. [...]

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Verizon Blackberry Storm Excellent on the Road

November 16th, 2009 · No Comments

In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace of smart phones, the Blackberry Storm from Verizon raises the bar with several unique features. Its compact form fits comfortably in the hand or pocket with minimal external controls to mar its sleek solid feel and sleek design. With the screen lock enabled, the phone fit comfortably into a pocket [...]

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La dolce vita, Tuscany style

November 9th, 2009 · No Comments

Article and photos by Josette King
This was la dolce vita at its best. Not the Fellini kind with dark-of-night Vespa races through the streets of Rome and impromptu dips in Bernini fountains but a leisurely discovery of the famed cultural and natural wonders of Tuscany. Our recent journey into the sweet life began [...]

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The City of Sails: a welcome antidote for jetlag

November 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Article and photos by Josette King
After the seemingly endless night flight from the United States, watching Auckland, New Zealand, sparkle beneath the plane in the early morning sunshine felt like an especially crisp breath of fresh air. The City of Sails, as Auckland is called, immediately delivered on its nickname. Built on a narrow stretch [...]

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