My goodness, it’s October 25 again! Longtime readers of this blog know that’s the day we update you on news about famous people with seals.
It’s just in time, too, because my folder marked “Seals and Celebs” is overflowing.
Let’s see. From a couple of days ago we have actress Pamela Anderson posing with a [...]

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Thatched roofs of the Park Royal Hotel

The name Cozumel means “land of the swallows” but it should mean “land of the laid back vibe.”  The tiny island is just 30 miles wide and 10 miles long but it’s filled with a quiet beauty that encourages you to linger.
I was invited on a Cozumel media trip [...]

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Ireland is known for hospitality, pubs and craic (pronounced crack it loosely translates to fun or to have a good time).  Unfortunately, too many travelers miss out on the craic.  Allow me to help you find it and make your Irish holiday one filled with fond memories.

Photo by Jody Halsted www.havekidwilltravel.com

10)  Drive yourself. This [...]

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Sculpture of Roman Goddess Diana surrounded by a pond

Revel in nature’s fall colors at Brookgreen Gardens Harvest Home Festival on October 24-25.  Enter the scarecrow building contest, try pumpkin painting or opt for hay rides, basket-weaving and pottery demonstrations while listening to live bluegrass music. With the lush Brookgreen Gardens as the setting, your fall vacation will [...]

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German Eats

Maybe it’s the Southern boy in me or the Irish ancestry, but I’m baffled as to why German cuisine isn’t mentioned more. It’s warm, hearty and cheap – the Soul Food of Europe. We managed to get into the well-known Schusterjunge, an excellent jumping off point in Berliner cuisine should you be a first-timer.
[Clockwise]
Solianka [...]

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