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The Natura Villa, in Ubud, Bali
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One of the many delights of traveling is the chance to experience customs and cultures that are very different from your own. I’ve been to many parts of Indonesia, but this visit to Ubud, Bali, had some delightful, fascinating surprises. I’ll talk about the wild festival of Nyepi and the…
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Tikal’s Sunrise Tour: Is it Worth It? Know Before You Go.
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Tikal, the incredible Maya city buried deep in central Guatemala is almost as shrouded in mystery today as it was when it was first rediscovered after being reclaimed by the jungle centuries after it was abandoned by the enigmatic culture who lived there: the Maya. Why they left, why their…
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Palapas Ventana: Another Superlative Stay
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Of the many random encounters I’ve had on my many voyages, few were as good fortune as running into the proprietor of Palapas Ventana during one of my visits to La Paz, the largest city in southern Baja. He was going out some place that I was going in, and…
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Reasons to Buy, not Barter
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Tourists often worry that they will be ripped off the moment they arrive somewhere. Scammed. Taken for a ride. For the sole reason that they’re terrified of being a “gullible” tourist. They proceed to haggle at any and all opportunities, regardless of whether the store or vendor has set prices,…
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The Value of Being Friendly
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It doesn’t take a lot to be nice to the people around you, yet somehow many of us find it easier to be otherwise. Here’s a story of how my friendliness actually saved me from a pretty scary situation, and I think it’s a great lesson for travelers: Treat those…
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Whale Watching on Cape Cod: What Everyone Should Know
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I’ve been whale watching more than 50 times. Watching these gentle giants is one of the world’s best kept secrets, something many people young and old dream about adding to their bucket list. Keep reading for some of the most important things anyone interested in whale watching should know. 1.…
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Delicious Dining at 28 Atlantic
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28 Atlantic, the premier restaurant at Wequasset Resort & Golf Club, is not a place you’d want to dine every day, because the food is just too special. As is the elegance. As is the view. Come here when you’re ready to celebrate something truly special: An anniversary, a birthday,…
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Do You Know When to Eat Oysters?
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In truth, there’s never a bad time to eat oysters, and by “oysters” I’m not talking fried, poached, or broiled. I’m talking those salty, delectable morsels served up on the half shell, plain or with lemon or with cocktail sauce. Few treats are as delectable. Legend says they’re not just…
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Refined Cape Cod Luxury at the Wequassett Resort
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Shingles, seagulls, salt, and sand: these are the things that define a visit to the Cape and somehow the Wequassett Resort & Golf Club manages to encompass all of these while adding a refinement and luxury that sets it apart from the competition. The gorgeous views of the sandbars and…
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The wait is over: Celadon, my second novel, hits bookstores today!
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I can’t believe it took this long to get here, but those of you clamoring for a sequel to Sunsets of Tulum can breathe easy now. Celadon is here. It’s not a sequel per se, but if my debut novel explored what happens when someone always on the sidelines of…
