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Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort refreshing Utah ski alternative
Robert Redford’s Sundance Mountain Ski Resort is a refreshing alternative to the glitzy Utah ski resorts, and it’s cheaper to ski, too. […]
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Even with influx of great white sharks, Chatham endures as popular Cape Cod cornerstone
Forty-two years after the first visit, Chatham, Mass., remains the quintessential old-school Cape Cod fishing village at the elbow. Due to crowds in the summer, spring and fall visits have advantages. […]
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Drag queen shows keep good times flowing at Lips Fort Lauderdale
The drag queen shows at Lips Fort Lauderdale have been a hit for nearly a decade. The Dragalicious Gospel Brunch proved spiritually uplifting with a winning combination of high-energy entertainment and plenty of good food and drink. […]
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Barcelona still a marvel to visit despite recent terrorist attack, political upheaval
Barcelona remains a vibrant and worthwhile tourist destination despite recent terrorist attack and political upheaval. […]
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Many signs point to Catalan pride in Barcelona
Barcelona’s standing as the capital of Catalonia is evident upon arrival at the airport, where the Catalan language gets top billing on signs. […]
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Islamorada copes with aftermath of Hurricane Irma; repairs underway at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina
The renowned sportfishing capital of Islamorada has been reeling since Hurricane Irma plowed through the Florida Keys. The fishing fleet at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina was among those to take a severe hit, but is rebuilding. […]
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Mike Zito brings blues to life for flooded Texas, raises funds on Florida tour
Veteran Texas blues man Mike Zito made a difficult journey from his flooded home state to perform a Labor Day Weekend tour in Florida, and in the process raised funds to aid fellow musicians in financial difficulty due to Hurricane Harvey. […]
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Solar eclipse helps total strangers come together, see the light
The rare event of a total solar eclipse showed how easy it can be to bring people together. In this case it was the simple pleasure of a shared experience on an otherwise mundane August afternoon. […]
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Milwaukee’s 4th Base Restaurant a rare find for upscale dining in funky sports bar setting
4th Base Restaurant in Milwaukee stands out as a different sort of sports bar, from the gourmet food to the wooden leg of the late baseball manager Harvey Kuenn hanging above the bar. The meals can be pricey, it’s a worthwhile experience, especially for hungry baseball fans. […]
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Baseball’s All-Star Game remains a thrill, in 2017 and 1963, though the event has evolved
Much has changed with baseball and American since 1963, but the All-Star Game remains a highlight of summer. A lifelong baseball fan and sports journalist reflects on first-hand experience at the Midsummer Classic, then and now. […]
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Lions, tigers, pandas and more light up Chinese lantern festival in Boca Raton
The ancient tradition of the Chinese lantern festival brought wild animals to life in illuminated splendor at Sunset Cove Amphitheater west of Boca Raton, Fla. […]
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Tatiana nightclub conjures Russian vibe in South Florida
Tatiana Restaurant and Night Club is an exotic trip without venturing far, Russian style dining and entertainment in Hallandale Beach, Fla. […]
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Phoenix to San Diego: Unexpected journey through alien territory
A canceled flight that led to an unplanned road trip from Phoenix to San Diego provided an eye-opening journey through a wide range of desert terrain. Throw in the quirky Space Age Lodge and an army of wind turbines, and the trip had an otherworldly feel. […]
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Baseball, military bring Field of Dreams to life in Fort Bragg Game
Covering the Fort Bragg Game between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins provided an enlightening opportunity to interact with service men and women at work on the nation’s largest military base. […]
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Memories of Muhammad Ali: The Greatest got start, left legacy in Miami Beach
Muhammad Ali started on the path to The Greatest in Miami Beach, training at the Fifth Street Gym, upsetting Sonny Liston. His legacy is a part of South Florida history. […]
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Colorado ski tour: Panorama of powder at five resorts in eight days
For ambitious skiers, Colorado provides numerous options. This whirlwind trip covered five major resorts in eight consecutive days of skiing on a 400-mile loop, and yielded a colorful montage of central Colorado along the way. Don’t miss the secluded hot springs near Steamboat, if you can find it, and beware of the Killdozer. […]
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Miami stirs alluring vibe through art, music at Wynwood
Miami’s once-blighted Wynwood neighborhood has in just a few years created a cultural awakening as a hip hub of art, music and other forms of creative expression. The centerpiece in Wynwood Walls, a unique park of sanctioned graffiti with massive murals painted on old warehouses. […]
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Edmonton: Where oil, hockey meet in historic hi-octane blend
Edmonton is well known for the Great Gretzky and the champion Oilers of the 1980s. It took Vern “Dry Hole” Hunter to pave the way by imploring his crew to “drill one more meter” and spark the oil boom in western Canada. There’s more to modern Edmonton, including a surprising Brazilian steakhouse. […]
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Montage of 2015: Icy Buffalo to the moon over Mallorca
Chilly Buffalo provided unlikely bookends to an eventful year of travel, with memorable stops in Italy, Spain, France, Canada and various points in between. […]
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Animals masters of kingdom at Lion Country Safari
Lion Country Safari introduced the cageless zoo experience near West Palm Beach, Fla in 1967. It remains an intriguing attraction where wild animals tell their own stories and guard some mysteries. […]