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BPT People who visit Florida’s Space Coast often end up making it their favorite vacation destination, mainly because it features such a wide range of enjoyable activities for all ages. Rich in entertainment and adventure, new learning experiences and natural beauty, the area is considered very affordable for tourists. If you’re already visiting the Central…

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FAMILY FEATURES Discovering a region’s secret treasures is one of the greatest rewards of travel. When you embrace an adventurer’s spirit, there’s no telling just where you’ll go. From an uncharted journey back in time to new ways to appreciate unconventional art, a vacation that celebrates the unexpected is an ideal way to uncover hidden…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Washington Memorial viewed from steps of Lincoln Memorial (Photo: shutterstock) By Renee S. Gordon “Justitia omnibus” – “Justice for All” George Washington surveyed and selected a place on the Potomac River to become the permanent site of the Federal Capitol. In 1790, the Residence Act made this a reality. He commissioned Pierre L’Enfant to…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Mardi Gras chicken run diorama  (Photo: Renée S. Gordon By Renée S. Gordon “the god(s) of the spit and the saucepan”  –Harper’s Magazine, 1880 Louisiana is internationally famous for its Cajun and Creole cuisine. Chef Paul Prudhomme is generally credited for its introduction and popularization into the American mainstream. You can literally find…

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By Renée S. Gordon Musical symphonies are composed of individual movements, distinct sections, written to be played by a large orchestra. Haydn and Mozart are credited with creating the classic symphonic arrangement. Since then, composers have layered the form with creativity and innovations. Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship, the aptly named Symphony of the Seas,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Frank Lloyd Wright house “Falling water” (Jim Packett/Shutterstock) By Renée S. Gordon Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, recognized for its sheer beauty, inspires visitors to take the long way home, seek out the hidden path and wander in search of the endless possibilities the area offers. (laurelhighlands.org)  Laurel Highlands was home to native tribes —…

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BPT If you’re planning to travel for the holidays this year, you’re not alone. Over 107 million people traveled last year for the holidays, according to estimates from the American Automobile Association (AAA), and more than 97 million of them did so along the nation’s highways. If you plan to join them this year, traffic…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Berkeley Skyline  (Photo: By JorisB1995 / Shutterstock)   By Renée S. Gordon Northern California was home to nearly 300,000 indigenous people prior to the arrival of Russian and Spanish Europeans in the 1700s. The major tribe being the Ohlone, also known as the Costanoan. European arrival, the establishment of missions and the Gold…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa  (Photo: meunierd / shutterstock)   By Renée S. Gordon “All the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray / California dreaming on such a winter’s day.” –Mamas & the Papas California Polytechnic State University (established 1903) and Cuesta Community College (established 1965) are located at the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Alf Museum  (Photo: Renée S. Gordon)   By Renée S. Gordon While academic programming may be considered the most important factor in selecting a college, also essential to success are both the campus and local culture. College tours are an excellent way to experience a slice of student life, obtain specific admission and…

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