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July 4, 2010

Renaissance Museums in Florence

It’s difficult not to think of art and beautiful architecture when one considers the Italian city of Florence, and really, why should one even try to remove that association? It is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and people are frequently amazed by the extent of it when they arrive there. And [...]

June 28, 2010

Miami’s Little Haiti

It was once a main producer of lemons for the world, and has even been featured in a video game, Grand Theft Auto . Today, Miami’s Little Haiti is a culturally rich and fascinating place, where residents celebrate and honor their Haitian heritage. It’s fairly close to the Miami Design District, which [...]

June 26, 2010

Zoos and Legos - San Diego for kids

There are few cities on the west coast more perfect for a family vacation than San Diego . It is well known for its sunny and pleasant weather year round and is full of places to entertain children of all ages whether they’re 5 or 25. There are museums, amusement parks and [...]

June 17, 2010

Santa Monica Beaches, Shopping and Theatre

There are quiet a few cities in southern California that continually attract people to their, well among other things, their beautiful beach areas. And Santa Monica is one of those whose incredible beaches contributes to the amazing paradise like atmosphere of the city. And while the beaches don’t seem to dominate or actually determine the [...]

June 15, 2010

Billy Joel and Oyster Bay

He’s easily one of the most prominent performers in the world, with over 100 million in record sales, and dozens and dozens of awards. If there is an award for music that’s available to someone alive, chances are that Billy Joel has it. He’s made a mark on the world for [...]