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I’ve been in Cancun (Mexico) a lot this month, generally enjoying some pretty nice weather, and lots of good quality beach time.
But what a difference a week can make!
I took the top photo about ten 10 days ago. My hotel room looked out onto the beach, and there was a tremendous storm.
I took the second phot [...]
Another day, another wonder, and this one will also stir the debate about whether wonders should be man made or natural. Regardless of your position on that issue, there is no doubt as to the beauty of the underwater world of the Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument.
The national monument encompasses nearly 140,000 square miles of [...]
Another New Wonder was announced this morning: The Polar Ice Caps in Iceland.
I’m a bit confused over whether “wonders” are supposed to be natural or man-made, so this one confused me for a bit. But I don’t want to get into the politics of the choices made. For me, it’s more about the exploration and [...]
The 25th annual Red Rock Balloon Rally will be held December 2nd-4th in Gallup, New Mexico.
Who hasn’t seen photos of a sky full of hot air balloons?
And this rally, by invitation only, is the premier hot air balloon event, and also showcases the dramatic backdrop of the Red Rock area. Over 200 balloons are expected [...]
If you are anywhere in the greater New York City area for Halloween, you won’t want to miss the 33rd Annual Village Halloween Parade.
The parade queues up at 6th Avenue, south of Spring and North of Canal, between 6:30-8 pm. The parade starts at 7 pm, running straight up 6th Avenue from Spring to 21st [...]
Claiming it’s the largest Halloween street party in the world, West Hollywood, California is preparing for its 19th Annual Halloween Costume Carnaval.
Join in the festivities as close to half a million people take to the street ““ Santa Monica Boulevard in this case ““ in crazy, eccentric costumes. While some might argue that some West Hollywood [...]
Depending on which part of the country you live in, or are visiting, there is still another month or so of colorful fall foliage.
According to a CNN map, in my corner of the world, mid-late October is considered prime viewing time. I’ve driven around the neighborhood over the last couple of days, and have seen [...]
Sometimes it’s pretty darn hard to get a workout in when you travel all the time. Sometimes, even if you have the time, there may be a serious lack of motivation. Westin Hotels now offer two programs designed to help travelers overcome both of these obstacles to good health on the road.
WestinWORKOUT. In conjunction with [...]
If you’re looking for a non-spooky way to celebrate Halloween, consider visiting a corn maze.
An activity that has grown over the last couple of decades, corn mazes allow farmers to make a few dollars from tourism, in addition to their corn crop. Think of it as crop art, with visitors paying a fee to the [...]
After writing a couple of great articles about the Art Institute of Chicago and Second City, I talked pal Jon Rochetti into another article, complete with some of his photos, from his recent trips to Chicago.
Enjoy!
Even before the Chicago Fire of 1871, civic leaders realized that the city’s lakefront was something that should be protected to be enjoyed [...]
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Written by Mary Jo Manzanares [email] for b5media.
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