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The Hudson Valley isn’t just a place of natural beauty; it’s long served as a living inspiration for American art and today a haven for monumental creative works. Since the 19th-century art movement, the Hudson River School became transfixed on the rolling landscapes and natural wonder; the region’s love affair with art has continued. Be […]
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Just a few hours’ drive from New York City or Philadelphia, the Hudson Valley unfolds with rolling hills, riverfront towns, and a creative spirit that has inspired artists for centuries. There’s a gentler pace that complements the gorgeous landscape. After visiting with no expectations, I was smitten by the region and quickly booked another visit.
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Wharton Esherick Museum in Malvern, PA, sits in the quiet woods. It’s a handmade home and studio unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Part castle, part sculpture, and entirely the work of one man, it’s one of Pennsylvania’s most unique museums. There’s something special about visiting the home or studio of an artist or someone notable.
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North Carolina’s Outer Banks is wildly popular and with good reason. The barrier islands have miles of unspoiled beaches that visitors flock to each year. Some of my best memories of the Outer Banks weren’t spent in the sand, but also exploring the region, with each of its small towns adding a unique feel. Maybe
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When Mother Nature threatens snow and ice on the morning you’re supposed to drive more than two hours for a flight to Tokyo, you make adjustments. For my husband and me, that meant booking a room at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport and driving up the night before. The TWA Hotel is anything but
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Each year, the Philadelphia Flower Show offers a glimpse of spring. Usually, it comes with a hint of bitterness, as snow or ice often threatens. But the 196th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show 2025 opened under pleasantly mild temperatures, blue skies, and sunshine—what a joy! For 2025, the Flower Show is looking ahead with the theme
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Whether you’re imagining yourself arriving at your film premiere, fascinated by the Golden Age of Hollywood, or just curious to soak it all in, Hollywood Boulevard is a great place to start your adventure. The boulevard is home to many popular tourist destinations, including the famous stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the
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Get ready to feel festive and holly-jolly because the winter holidays are upon us! From Hanukkah to Christmas celebrations in Philadelphia, its suburbs, and throughout the tri-state area, it’s time to deck the halls and countdown to the New Year! But before that happens, there are plenty of winter festivals and Christmas events in Philadelphia
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Every local my husband and I met during our long weekend in Los Angeles said the same thing: we had to go hiking in Griffith Park. In truth, a hike to see the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign was already on my list of must-dos. But hearing it recommended over and over was reassuring.
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If you can afford it and it is what you want to spend your money on, luxury travel is great. But what about those of us who do not want to blow out their travel budget on a single trip? The answer is to find the right destination. For example, there are so many free
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Each summer, visitors flock to North Carolina‘s Outer Banks for vacation. But many won’t make the trip to the northern part of the barrier island. In comparison to Kill Devil Hills or Nags Head, the village of Corolla, North Carolina, is a more quiet destination. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening and fun. There
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In Philadelphia, you know spring is just around the corner when the Philadelphia Flower Show sets up shop in Center City. The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show is the 195th year of the show, and each year there is a certain excitement and anticipation as you wonder what awaits. This year, there is no snow or
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