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The Blue Ridge Mountains, true to their name, appeared as a distant silhouette of sapphire peaks. As we dined outdoors, hummingbirds flitted by and fat rabbits scampered across the grassy lawn. Our weekend getaway at Mountain Lake Lodge, situated at 3,800 feet in southwestern Virginia, rewarded us with panoramic country views, mountain breezes, ...Read more

When Carmen's new role called for a trip to New York City to lead a customer training session, it opened the door for a travel experience we hadn't shared in years. We seized the opportunity -- professionally and personally -- and made the most of every minute.

We arrived at JFK International Airport early in the week, and as tradition dictates...Read more

It's always interesting to meet fellow passengers on a cruise. I learned that on the first cruise I took as a young teacher while on a six-week European tour in 1976. Since then my husband, Carl, and I have been on several cruises in various countries and on different lines. During that time we have established deep friendships with new cruise ...Read more

Millions of Americans have been spending the last few months tilling soil and planting seeds in their gardens. The National Gardening Association estimates that members of more than one-third of households in this country are flower gardeners, and millions more will visit parks and gardens close to where they live or as they travel to enjoy some...Read more