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Ultimate Guide to Exploring London: Top Attractions and Tips

David Davidson039 mins
Ah, London — home to world-class restaurants, an unparalleled music scene, fantastic hotels, and some seriously rich history. Plus, tea. Who could forget the tea? London is a beautiful city to visit, and with England’s fantastic public transportation, it’s a breeze to get from point A to point B. You could easily spend a week or more exploring all that each London neighborhood has to offer and still have things left over for your next visit.
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Family-Friendly 12-Day Northern Europe Cruise: A Teen Adventure

David Davidson011 mins
In 2018, my wife, Anne, and I took our two sons, Louis and Gabriel, on what we imagined would be our first and only cruise — a hastily organized six-day trip along the coast of Alaska. We had never considered ourselves cruise people, but Louis, then seven years old, had seen an animated movie set on an ocean liner and decided that a voyage on what he then called a “hotel-boat” was exactly what our family needed.
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Discovering the Luxurious Viking Octantis: My Memorable Great Lakes Cruise Experience

David Davidson07 mins
I’m a staunchly anti-morning person, but there I was, stumbling out of the shower at 5 a.m. Along with a few other early risers aboardViking Octantis, I was up on Deck 7 soon after sunrise to watch the launch of a weather balloon. As we floated along Georgian Bay, on the Ontario side of Lake Huron, our group counted down and then marveled as the radiosonde-toting balloon whizzed into the sky. Then we hustled down to Expedition Central, the chart room on Deck 2, to watch weather data come through in real time.
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Top 8 Campgrounds on Blue Ridge Parkway: Essential Planning Tips

David Davidson08 mins
Stretching 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the country’s most scenic drives. Whether you aim to travel the entire parkway from milepost 0 near Waynesboro, Virginia, to milepost 469 near Cherokee, North Carolina, or just plan to visit a small portion of the road dubbed “America’s Favorite Drive,” you’re bound to see some incredible Appalachian views. In fact, the Blue Ridge Parkway is among the country’s most visited parks, receiving over15 million visitorsin 2021. Once you see it for yourself, you will understand why.
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Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Dream Trip to Sanibel Island, Florida: Top Inns, Scenic Beaches, and Paddling Adventures

David Davidson010 mins
Unless you’re a hobby sheller, Florida’s Sanibel Island flies delightfully under most tourist radars. Located about 25 miles south of Fort Myers, this family-friendly, 33-square-mile barrier island is famous for its cache of more than 400 different types of shells — especially sand dollars and scallop, clam, and tulip varieties — forming a veritable treasure trove for collectors.
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Top 25 Weekend Getaways in the Southern US

David Davidson021 mins
Mark your map, pack your seersucker, and practice your “hey, y’alls.” It’s time to explore the South — a place where live oaks meet Atlantic-washed shores, extraordinary caverns lie below the surface, blues and jazz clubs blare music ’til late, and a glass of bourbon is never too far off. We’re here with 25 potential additions to your travel wish list — southern edition — from limelight-loving cities to under-the-radar small towns. Here are the best weekend getaways in the South.
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