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Thursday November 7th 2024

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Seattle A Taste of Seattle
Seattle perfectly balances a community engaged in high-tech business (home to Starbucks, Microsoft and Amazon), outdoor life (hiking, Fishing) and sophisticated local vibes.
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Stone Mountain Camping Stone Mountain Camping
While it’s cool to be catered to at the Hilton, it’s just as awesome to have the feeling of accomplishment by roughing it yourself. Camping just feels ‘real’ – whether lying under the stars or the smell of charred firewood in the morning. [Read Full Review]
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Grand Canyon The Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam
The Grand Canyon is one of those rare destinations that actually live up to the hype. The almost unspoiled landscape is like nothing else in the United States – perhaps the world. [Read Full Review]
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Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas – It doesn’t Have to Stay There
Las Vegas is absolutely the Wild Wild West – in more ways than one. From prevalent gambling, quasi-legal prostitution, legalized rental of automatic weapons, and the lights on the strip never go out – Las Vegas still holds its reputation as “Sin City”. [Read Full Review]
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Panama City, FL Panama City, FL – Watersports and Sun
Panama City has come a long way in a very short time. While Miami may be a better place to ‘watch’ the people, cars and mansions – Panama City is where you actually ‘do’ something – specifically if it’s water related. [Read Full Review]
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Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – The City of Stars
Los Angeles is the place to see and be seen. Whether it’s at the Hollywood Sign, on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, face scultures on Venice Beach or watching my first Polo match; Jay kept it looking good in LA! [Read Full Review]
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New Orleans Getting Cajun in New Orleans
New Orleans was one of my favorite vacations. The food and Bourbon Street was just the start of the fun; the Sky Diving, Air Boat Gator tour in the Bayou, and Seaplane adventure really made this memorable. [Read More]
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Washington, DC Washington, DC
No longer the most violent city in the US, the ‘District’ has it all – food, history and politics. I’m not a Museum guy – but the Newseum, Air & Space Museum, Bureau of Printing & Engraving and the National Mall – are all must sees. [Read More]
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Coming Soon!

Over the next couple of weeks, I will be posting my complete reviews (including video & pictures) of the following destinations to this site. In the meantime, you can also, take a look at my International Travel experiences or the Travel Advice or Tips & Tricks articles. Hint: Click any image to see a larger version.
Miami, FL
Miami, FL
(Multiple)
Few places offer the sunny days and hot nights like Miami.
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
(Multiple)
The Windy City – nice beaches great food – even Scuba Diving!
Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
(May 2009)
BBQ and Blues – what more can you ask for??
Georgia Mountains
Georgia Mountains
(December 2006)
Horseback riding and lounging near a log cabin fireplace. Sweet!
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
(June 2008)
Hang Gliding and White Water Rafting in the Tennessee Mountains
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
(Multiple)
Capital of the South – in more ways than one.
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX
(December 2008)
Alamo is shockingly small – but the RiverWalk is something to enjoy.
New York, NY
New York, NY
(Multiple)
From Harlem to Coney Island – the Big Apple is always fun.
Orlando
Orlando, FL
(June 2010)
A lot more to offer than theme parks – and I am now a Fighter Pilot!!!.
San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
(Multiple)
The entire Bay Area is where it’s at, even Yosimite – Fo Sho!!
Savannah, GA
Savannah, GA
(December 2010)
Beautiful, tragic and heartfelt part of American history
Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg, TN
February 2011
Log cabin, good company and skiing-snowboarding. Wheeee!
Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Springs CO
March 2011
Skiing, snowmobiling, hot springs and Dog Sledding!!! Awesome
Mt. Rainier, WA
Mt. Rainier, WA
June 2011
Hardest thing I’ve every done in my life, but I climbed a Mountain!

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