Travel

BPT When it comes to spring and summer vacations, Texas is full of possibilities, boasting more than 600 miles of coastline, scenic mountain ranges, historic sites and more. With activities like dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, bird watching and hiking, visitors will never be bored. For a Gulf Coast adventure, Corpus Christi is a must-see…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Monocan Village By Renée S. Gordon  The Shenandoah received its name, “Clear-Eyed Daughter of the Stars,” from a Native American legend. It was said that to honor the beauty of the valley the heavens blessed the waters with some of the luminosity of the stars to make them even more lustrous. The first…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Skytop Lodge Poconos (Photo: Pocono Mountains Vistors Bureau) Visitors Bureau encourages guests to “Free You” POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa.-– With the warm summer months quickly approaching, the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is excited to announce a new marketing campaign, ways to win prizes and a new partnership with National Geographic. Here are five…

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The Wildwoods, NJ –With summer right around the corner, the Wildwoods have planned numerous, fun-filled events for the entire season. The summer is jam-packed with exciting events, concerts, contests and celebrations for all ages – including a few that are new for 2016. June 2016 June 3-5 ‘Race of Gentlemen’ Vintage Car & Motorcycle Beach…

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BPT Feeling stressed? Adding water to your summer plans may be one of the best remedies. More than four in five Americans say being around water relaxes them, and 72 percent feel healthier after spending time on the water, according to a 2015 Discover Boating survey by Wakefield Research. With Americans working longer hours, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Attendees at a Canon Destination Workshop have the opportunity to get personalized instruction from photography professionals while engaged in once-in-a-lifetime experiences. BPT With the busy travel season upon us, people comb through travel websites and brochures looking to find their ideal vacation destination. Some search for stunning examples of wilderness found only in…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Broome beach Camel tour  (Copyright: Luke Suen) BPT Rugged gorges, epic waterways and beautiful ocean views: this could only be describing the bewildering terrain of Western Australia. But if you’re really looking for the best sightseeing and activities, head north to the Kimberley, the gem of North West Australia. Famously known as being…

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Family Features The number of people sharing their homes and rides has increased at steady rates across America based on increasing demand for less expensive and better vacation rentals and carpools. Now, landowners can join the sharing economy and benefit by sharing their land and hosting campers. In recent years, the number of people going…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Dublin Baptist Church By Renée S. Gordon Evans County, created in 1914, once Creek Indian land, was named after a Confederate General. Claxton, the county seat, was established when the railroad came in the 1890s and the Hendricks family offered land to people willing to settle there. Today Claxton is recognized as the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Magnolia House Inn bedroom By Lisa Jean Francois The summer months are a short and cherished time of year, so I intend to spend a few of those dog days where I can kick my feet up at a black-owned home-away-from-home. If you’ve never stayed at a bed and breakfast, here’s what you…

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