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UNDER AFRICAN SKIES: Idyllic sojourn on a houseboat up the Chobe River

Mar 09, 2021 07:03PM ● By TANYA HOCHSCHILD

Chobe River attracts migrating herds and, as a result, tourists. My husband and I land at Kasane International Airport in a single-engine plane for a safari vacation on a houseboat.

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STAY LOCAL: Let’s Go See and Do and Taste the Things Our Visitors Dream of Doing

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By LIBBY MCMILLAN HENSON

It’s funny how we rarely do the things our own hometown is famous for. Fort Myers residents can go years without visiting the fascinating Edison and Ford Winter Estates, knowing they’ll get to it one day because it’s “right there.” Likewise, Sanibel Islanders rarely go shelling. Many Southwest Florida residents don’t even take the time or energy to go to the beach, stick an umbrella in the sand and enjoy the sound of the sea.

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On the Water Is the Place to Be: Captiva Cruises Offers Great Excursions for Rest and Rejuvenation

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By CAPT. BOB RANDO

This past summer, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and boating industry’s Discover Boating brand launched their joint “Get On Board” campaign. The aim is to raise awareness about the mental health and wellness benefits of boating—including freedom, safety and escapism.

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On the Road Again: Tips for Traveling With Your Pet

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELANo

With the holidays here, it’s time to hit the road again to see Grandma in Georgia, Aunt Tina in Tennessee or Cousin Carl in Cincinnati. Many pet owners arrange in-home pet sitting or boarding, and other owners take their pets along for the ride.

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Rediscovering Americana: Pandemic Keeps Global Travelers Closer To Home

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By FRANCESCA BLOCK

Edgar Burton and Roy Gibson have definitely caught the travel bug. The Sanibel residents have spent the past 29 years together wandering the world. From bungee jumping in New Zealand and riding a hot-air balloon in Kenya to climbing Machu Picchu in Peru...

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The Daintiest of Egrets: The Snowy Egret Survived The Plume Trade But Is Still Imperiled

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By WILLIAM R. COX

The snowy egret (Egretta thula) is distinguished by its beautiful white plumage, with vivid yellow and black details. It has yellow lores, a black bill and black legs with bright yellow feet. Its appearance is even more striking when sporting its breeding plumage of long feathery plumes on its back and throat.

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Ease Stress When Taking Children on Trips: Helpful Hints for Families Heading Out for the Holidays

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELAN

As the classic poem—and later, song—says, “Over the river and through the wood to grandfather’s house we go.” While the lyrics sound merry, in reality a long car trip can be anything but. Let’s face it; the little ones get incredibly bored. However, there are ways to make a lengthy excursion a little more fun for all.

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Traveling by Ferry

Apr 24, 2020 10:45AM

When planning your next summer day trip or weekend escape consider a fun ferry ride

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Nature’s Art on Display in Iceland: A Photographic Journey of Iceland

Aug 23, 2018 05:00AM

When it comes to creating breathtaking works of art, it is hard to beat Mother Nature. And few places are more proof of that than the tiny island country of Iceland.

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Vets Are Treasure Living History: Veterans Volunteer at National WWII Museum

Aug 23, 2018 05:00AM

The backbone of the National WWII Museum, located on six acres in Downtown New Orleans, is its corps of volunteers, who daily provide visitors from around the world with a unique experience.

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