There are so many things to love about Florence, especially its walkable historic centre. See how easy it is to visit all the major sites, plus some lesser-known gems using these behind the scenes tips to explore Florence. What to See Florence offers up such a bountiful bouquet of art
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We make the pilgrimage to Prince Edward Island from Nova Scotia every year, old friends from high school, plus our respective husbands and kids. Our mission: to spend as much time as possible on the beach and with each other, toasting s’mores, reminiscing about old times. We all agree that
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Have you heard of “The Loop”? Many of Chicago’s must-see sights are found in this eight by five block area in the heart of downtown – including the Theatre District. Enjoy everything from current Broadway hits to spirited revivals during 2019’s celebration of The Year of Chicago Theatre.  Venture outside The Loop
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“Roll into town, step off the bus / Shake off the ‘where you came from’ dust / Grab your guitar, walk down the street / Sign says Nashville, Tennessee.” – Jason Aldean “My friend’s brother has a recording studio and I can stay with her while I’m looking for gigs.”
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New York City will delight both kids and their parents with interactive models at Gulliver’s Gate, the underwater world of National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey and hands-on modern art at the Whitney Museum.  After a busy day, snuggle into a kid-friendly classic boutique hotel. Honey, I Shrunk the World Anthony
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When friends told me The Florida Keys & Key West was their happy place, I knew I had to take a trip down south and see it myself. It’s known as one of the top two places in the world to watch the sunset and feels like you are in
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Standing in Times Square for the first time is surreal. Lights everywhere: large billboard-type screens continually flashing and cameras galore as tourists snap away at the iconic sights. And people – lots of people – staring up at the screens in amazement, watching the human “statues” as they perform for
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“Ah man! Now my jeans are soaked!” While our kids howled with laughter, my husband stared down at his pants dripping with sea water. I had little sympathy; if you are going to stomp on a massive kelp bulb hauled out of the ocean by your 7-year-old, you are going
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If Mardi Gras is on your bucket list, but New Orleans seems overwhelming for your little ones, (or for you) consider lovely Lafayette. Only 217 kilometres (135 mi.) from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Lafayette is a city of 127,000 folks who put ingenuity and heart into their
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Dusty old books begone! There’s nothing to spark a kid’s imagination like rocket ships, secret codes, homemade forts and splash rides. You’ll find all of these and more at these five kid-pleasing Washington, D.C. attractions. History’s Mysteries From the charging elephant in the Rotunda to the glittering Hope Diamond in
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