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Nov 213 min read

"Lucy, I'm Home!" - Jamestown, New York Will Make You Laugh

Go directly to websites by clicking on underlined features I’m betting many of you have never heard of Jamestown, New York. I’m willing...

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Why Visit Kansas City? Start with Joe, Then Nelson, And Finish With Howard

elleno1962

Sep 213 min read

Why Visit Kansas City? Start with Joe, Then Nelson, And Finish With Howard

Though I visited KC twice before, little did I know what a treat I was in for.

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When Is The Best Time To Visit Copenhagen?

elleno1962

Aug 174 min read

When Is The Best Time To Visit Copenhagen?

Despite visiting Copenhagen several times already, this year’s adventure proved to be outstanding for many reasons. Four of us...

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Arriving in Hamburg, Germany Post Cruise - What to Do With Too Much Luggage

elleno1962

Jul 153 min read

Arriving in Hamburg, Germany Post Cruise - What to Do With Too Much Luggage

Click on any underlined sites to be taken directly to its website When the seven of us confirmed our bookings for the Queen Mary 2...

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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 - What it's Like to Sail With Her Fifteen Years Later

elleno1962

Jun 214 min read

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 - What it's Like to Sail With Her Fifteen Years Later

Note: Yes, I did write that my New Hampshire post in May 2024 would be my last. However, encouraged from continued support from my...

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New Hampshire's Best Resorts in all Seasons

elleno1962

May 45 min read

New Hampshire's Best Resorts in all Seasons

I can happily report on quite a few of the BEST resorts New Hampshire has to offer.

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Travel Rule #1 - If Something Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is

elleno1962

Apr 252 min read

Travel Rule #1 - If Something Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Is

Travel Tip: Remember the adage: "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is".

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What Exactly Makes Martha's Vineyard So Special?

elleno1962

Apr 153 min read

What Exactly Makes Martha's Vineyard So Special?

Vacationing on Martha's Vineyard is a whole different animal than spending time on the Cape. Is it better?

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Finding Not Much Fun Visiting Yosemite and Napa Back to Back

elleno1962

Apr 34 min read

Finding Not Much Fun Visiting Yosemite and Napa Back to Back

Unfortunately, this trip totally burned me out. For the first time in my life, I found myself wishing I had stayed home.

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Why Portugal Is Worth Adding To Your European Itinerary; A Middle Aged Perspective

elleno1962

Mar 253 min read

Why Portugal Is Worth Adding To Your European Itinerary; A Middle Aged Perspective

Piggybacking off our trip to Belgium and the Netherlands, Pete and I flew TAP (Air Portugal) to Lisbon, Portugal in May, 2023. Could...

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Belgium and Cologne - Why You Should Put Visits on Your Bucket List

elleno1962

Mar 166 min read

Belgium and Cologne - Why You Should Put Visits on Your Bucket List

Click on any underlined features to go directly to the website Many European trips appear focused around taking a river cruise or...

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elleno1962

Mar 74 min read

Scottsdale? Keep on Driving to Tucson

Traveler’s Tip: Instead of staying in Scottsdale, consider flying or driving south to stay in Tucson. Read why.

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Meet In Crete for a Relaxing Greek Holiday

elleno1962

Feb 293 min read

Meet In Crete for a Relaxing Greek Holiday

If you desire a quiet, more relaxing Greek vacation, I highly recommend putting Crete on your wish list.

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How To Maximize your Canadian Rockies Trip Planning

elleno1962

Feb 204 min read

How To Maximize your Canadian Rockies Trip Planning

In August 2022, Pete and I finally packed for our much anticipated Canadian Rockies rail/driving trip first booked in June of 2019. I’m...

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elleno1962

Feb 136 min read

Switzerland - Hike,Bike,Take Flight

If I were given airline tickets good for any country in Europe, it’s a no-brainer where I’d choose to go, for a fourth time! When...

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The Best Time to See Tulips and Gondolas

elleno1962

Jan 306 min read

The Best Time to See Tulips and Gondolas

Finally, after a two year wait, it was time to see tulips and gondolas. Did we pick the best time?

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elleno1962

Jan 222 min read

Sanibel's "Ding" Darling is Open!

The "Ding" Darling Wildlife Nature Preserve is well on its way to returning to as special a place as it felt in January 2022.

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The Best Guide For Your Big Southern Driving Loop, Just Be Sure to Do This

elleno1962

Jan 146 min read

The Best Guide For Your Big Southern Driving Loop, Just Be Sure to Do This

When my husband dragged me out of Texas in 1992 to return to Louisville, Kentucky where we would live the next four years, we stopped...

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Why a Visit to Detroit Will Get Your Motor Humming

elleno1962

Jan 53 min read

Why a Visit to Detroit Will Get Your Motor Humming

I am super excited about this blog post. Out of all the places I’ve visited, this major US metropolis provided the best surprises. When...

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Forget Amsterdam - Let Windmills Be On Your Mind in This Dutch City

elleno1962

Dec 27, 20235 min read

Forget Amsterdam - Let Windmills Be On Your Mind in This Dutch City

Amsterdam is worth visiting but it is in this Dutch community where you can actually relax on your vacation.

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Magnets of Adventure

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ellesntravelmagnets blog began as a respite from ongoing Covid travel restrictions in the summer of 2022. Written in chronological order, each week you can learn about a destination along with travel tips and lessons learned sometimes the hard way. The purpose? To inspire you to create your own adventures. The world is essentially open again - get out there!

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