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"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...
elleno1962
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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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.
elleno1962
Sep 21, 20243 min read
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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...
elleno1962
Aug 17, 20244 min read
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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...
elleno1962
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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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.
elleno1962
May 4, 20245 min read
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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?
elleno1962
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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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.
elleno1962
Apr 3, 20244 min read
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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...
elleno1962
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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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...
elleno1962
Mar 16, 20246 min read
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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.
elleno1962
Mar 7, 20244 min read
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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.
elleno1962
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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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?
elleno1962
Jan 30, 20246 min read
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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.
elleno1962
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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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.
elleno1962
Dec 27, 20235 min read
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You Can Pole Dance in Your New Boots Here
Nashville offers you beauty, great food, and the perfect outlet to express yourself.
elleno1962
Dec 10, 20232 min read
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What To Do in Santa Fe As Travel Renegades
Before the pandemic absolutely wrecked havoc with travel plans in no 2020, I reserved a 3 bedroom luxury adobe style home through VRBO...
elleno1962
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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Get Nibbled at Omni's Homestead Resort
* Click directly on underlined features for more information By late summer of 2020, there appeared to be a new order for travelers; mask...
elleno1962
Nov 22, 20232 min read
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Your Airbnb - Is Someone Listening or Watching You?
Staying in a Louisville Airbnb in 2020 made me aware of potential spyware found in future rentals.
elleno1962
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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Glacier National Park and Whitefish, Montana - Let Amtrak Get You There
I highly recommend visiting Whitefish, Montana and nearby Glacier National Park via Amtrak. Just don't forget your bear spray.
elleno1962
Nov 7, 20234 min read
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Chicago - August 2020; Would a Pandemic and Looting Stop Amtrak?
March 2020 brought madness unrelated to college basketball. The year also brought chaos, death, uncertainty, and travel nightmares.
elleno1962
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Magnets of Adventure
Trip Tips and Planning Made Easy
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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