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Travel Smarter After 50!

“Travel tips for those age 50 and above.”  ——- Travel has long been viewed as a positive hobby that can pay short- and long-term dividends. Some of those benefits may surprise even the most devoted jet-setters. For example, a joint study from the Global Commission on Aging and the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies found […]

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A Practical Guide to Traveling Home Safely this Holiday Season

“Tips for safe holiday travel.”  ——- According to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holiday periods consistently rank among the busiest times of year for long-distance travel. Highways fill quickly as families crisscross the country to spend time together, often covering long distances on tight schedules. A little advance […]

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How to Celebrate Holidays Away form Home

 “When you can’t be home for the holidays.”  ——- A popular Christmas song attests “there’s no place like home for the holidays.” For many people, a truer statement couldn’t be uttered. But sometimes life gets in the way of an old-fashioned holiday spent at home. There are a number of reasons why individuals may not […]

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Ice, Lights & Adventure

“A few ideas to celebrate winter.”  ——- WinterFest is a celebration of the start of winter, and there are events to enjoy across North America. WinterFest is the name of several winter festivals that are held in different parts of the United States and Canada. The event that takes place in Lowell, Mass. may be one […]

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Italy’s Winter Magic

“A Season of Quiet Beauty .” ——- From snow-capped Dolomites to candlelit trattorias, winter reveals a more intimate side of la dolce vita. The crowds are gone, the light is softer, and even the great cities seem to exhale. Rome’s cobblestones glisten after a light rain, and Florence feels like it belongs to you alone. There’s […]

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Shutdown Turbulence

“The cost to America’s travel economy.”  ——- The U.S. government shutdown is proving costly — not just politically, but economically, and few sectors are feeling it more acutely than travel and tourism. According to the U.S. Travel Association, the shutdown has cost the nation’s travel economy roughly $1 billion per week, (ustravel.org; asianhospitality.com). National parks are shuttered, passport […]

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Ghostly Getaways: 13 Haunted Houses Steeped in Mystery

“Step inside if you dare:  A traveler’s guide” ——- Haunted houses can provide some interesting insight into history while also satisfying Halloween lovers’ need to be scared out of their wits. The following are a handful of locations that may not be for the feint of heart. “House of Death,” New York City: Located in the […]

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A Secret Passage Through Europe, Part 2

by Brandon Ahearn, JD, LLM, CFA Relocation Consultant at YourPlaceInEurope YourPlaceInEurope.com Biography:  Brandon Ahearn is a US and Swiss dual citizen and holder of a BA and a Juris Doctor from the USA, a Master in European Laws from Germany plus a CFA Charterholder.  His career as a lawyer has been largely in financial services and in technology. […]

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Tuscany in Autumn

“A feast for the senses.” ——- Few places capture the romance of autumn travel like Tuscany. As the grape harvest begins, the rolling hills of this Italian region come alive with activity. Rows of vineyards stretch toward medieval hilltop towns, and the air carries the promise of new vintages being prepared. It’s a season of […]

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Savor the Autumn Colors of 2025

“A few Ideas – plus a map of current fall colors.” ——- Millions look forward each year to the magnificent colors on display in autumn. Whether standing atop a mountain ridge or wandering deep within the folds of a forest, the views are irreplaceable. Add in the crackle of leaves underfoot and the earthy fragrance […]

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