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      • Brooklyn, New York
      • Hudson Valley, New York
      • Long Island, New York
      • A Slice of Long Island History – Old Bethpage Village Restoration
      • Manhattan — The Big Apple
    • My Family’s National Park Journey
      • Five Perfect Days in the Great Smoky Mountains 
      • Our First Grand Canyon Road Trip
      • My Family’s Ultimate Utah National Park Road Trip
      • My Family’s Ultimate Road Trip: the Black Hills, Custer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton (Part 1)
      • My Family’s Ultimate Road Trip: the Black Hills, Custer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton (Part 2)
      • Mammoth Cave National Park in Southern, Kentucky
    • U.S.A. Cities
      • Walking in the Steps of the Battle of Gettysburg
      • Three Days In the Sailing Capital – Newport, Rhode Island
      • How to Have a “Capitol Time” in Washington D.C.
      • Four Days in the Windy City
      • 36 Hours in the City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia
      • Two Days in Louisville, Kentucky
      • A Big Easy Birthday Celebration
        • Family Time In “The Big Easy”
        • My 10 Tips for Having a Great Time in New Orleans
      • An Anniversary Weekend in Ogunquit, Maine
      • Discover St. Augustine, Florida – The Oldest City in America
      • Memphis, Tennessee — Home of the Blues and So Much More!
    • Hawaii
      • Join My Family On Our Maui Adventure
    • Europe
      • How To Enjoy Seven Perfect Days in Malta
      • How To Spend Seven Perfect Days Exploring Budapest, Hungary
      • A Winter Break in Costa del Sol, Spain
      • My Family’s Two Day Adventure In Milan, Italy
      • Beautiful Lisbon — The Capital of Portugal
        • Belem, Portugal – A Side Trip From Lisbon
      • Venice, Italy — The World’s Most Magical City
      • One Woman’s Ongoing Love Story with Paris
        • My Top Tips For a Perfect Paris Visit
        • A Memorable Day Trip From Paris to Reims, France
        • Every Day is Christmas in Strasbourg, France
      • The Perfect Week in Barcelona, Spain
        • My Montserrat Day Trip From Barcelona
    • Mexico
      • A Mother Daughter Mexican Getaway
    • The Land of Pura Vida –Beautiful Costa Rica!
    • My “Best of” and “Top Picks” From My Travels
      • Top 15 Homes Visited In My Travels
      • My Family’s Top 10 Unusual & Unexpected Travel Experiences
      • Top 15 Religious and Spiritual Sites Visited (so far!)
      • My Top Picks For Non-Art Museums
      • My Top Picks For Unique U.S. Beaches
  • Travel Tips
    • How To Visit Any Museum Like A Pro
    • My Road Trip Tips & Advice
      • My Family Road Trip History Comes Full Circle
      • Is Taking a Road Trip the Right Choice For You?
      • My Ultimate Road Trip Rules
    • How To Be A Smart Travel Architect
    • How to Have A Perfect National Park Visit
    • 12 Tips For the Perfect Europe Vacation
    • My 15 “All Important” Items To Bring On Any Vacation
    • My Ultimate “Non-Clothing” Packing List For Women
    • My “Travel School Classroom” — A Three Part Series (Part 1)
    • “My Travel School Classroom” — A Three Part Series (Part 2)
    • My “Travel School Classroom” A Three Part Series (Part 3)
    • How To Have A Perfect U.S. Open Tennis Visit
  • Let’s Eat!
    • My Top Five Favorite New York Foods
    • Food + Travel = Amazing Memories
    • Ten “Food Commandments” For Travelers
    • Are You A Pizza Topping Snob?
    • Sweet, Salty or Savory? Which Taste Do You Prefer?
    • Why Food Has Evolved into the New Global Language
    • Welcome to My Travel Inspired Recipe Book!
      • Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
      • John’s Curry Shrimp & Potatoes
      • Peruvian Style Roast Chicken With Green Sauce
      • Sizzling Steak Fajitas with Rice & Beans
      • This Long Island Mom’s Perfect Baked Macaroni & Cheese
      • Breakfast for Dinner? My Family’s Ultimate Spinach & Feta Quiche
      • Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Slaw and Mango Salsa
      • Baked Gnocchi Pomodoro with Mozzarella
      • Sauteed Long Island Flounder with Shallots, Paprika and Garlic
      • “Sir John’s” Homemade Chili
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  • Home
  • About Me…
  • Reflections
    • Travel Reflections
    • Personal Reflections
    • All Creatures Great & Small
  • Destinations
    • “Postcards from New York” Travel Series
      • Brooklyn, New York
      • Hudson Valley, New York
      • Long Island, New York
      • A Slice of Long Island History – Old Bethpage Village Restoration
      • Manhattan — The Big Apple
    • My Family’s National Park Journey
      • Five Perfect Days in the Great Smoky Mountains 
      • Our First Grand Canyon Road Trip
      • My Family’s Ultimate Utah National Park Road Trip
      • My Family’s Ultimate Road Trip: the Black Hills, Custer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton (Part 1)
      • My Family’s Ultimate Road Trip: the Black Hills, Custer, Yellowstone and Grand Teton (Part 2)
      • Mammoth Cave National Park in Southern, Kentucky
    • U.S.A. Cities
      • Walking in the Steps of the Battle of Gettysburg
      • Three Days In the Sailing Capital – Newport, Rhode Island
      • How to Have a “Capitol Time” in Washington D.C.
      • Four Days in the Windy City
      • 36 Hours in the City of Brotherly Love – Philadelphia
      • Two Days in Louisville, Kentucky
      • A Big Easy Birthday Celebration
        • Family Time In “The Big Easy”
        • My 10 Tips for Having a Great Time in New Orleans
      • An Anniversary Weekend in Ogunquit, Maine
      • Discover St. Augustine, Florida – The Oldest City in America
      • Memphis, Tennessee — Home of the Blues and So Much More!
    • Hawaii
      • Join My Family On Our Maui Adventure
    • Europe
      • How To Enjoy Seven Perfect Days in Malta
      • How To Spend Seven Perfect Days Exploring Budapest, Hungary
      • A Winter Break in Costa del Sol, Spain
      • My Family’s Two Day Adventure In Milan, Italy
      • Beautiful Lisbon — The Capital of Portugal
        • Belem, Portugal – A Side Trip From Lisbon
      • Venice, Italy — The World’s Most Magical City
      • One Woman’s Ongoing Love Story with Paris
        • My Top Tips For a Perfect Paris Visit
        • A Memorable Day Trip From Paris to Reims, France
        • Every Day is Christmas in Strasbourg, France
      • The Perfect Week in Barcelona, Spain
        • My Montserrat Day Trip From Barcelona
    • Mexico
      • A Mother Daughter Mexican Getaway
    • The Land of Pura Vida –Beautiful Costa Rica!
    • My “Best of” and “Top Picks” From My Travels
      • Top 15 Homes Visited In My Travels
      • My Family’s Top 10 Unusual & Unexpected Travel Experiences
      • Top 15 Religious and Spiritual Sites Visited (so far!)
      • My Top Picks For Non-Art Museums
      • My Top Picks For Unique U.S. Beaches
  • Travel Tips
    • How To Visit Any Museum Like A Pro
    • My Road Trip Tips & Advice
      • My Family Road Trip History Comes Full Circle
      • Is Taking a Road Trip the Right Choice For You?
      • My Ultimate Road Trip Rules
    • How To Be A Smart Travel Architect
    • How to Have A Perfect National Park Visit
    • 12 Tips For the Perfect Europe Vacation
    • My 15 “All Important” Items To Bring On Any Vacation
    • My Ultimate “Non-Clothing” Packing List For Women
    • My “Travel School Classroom” — A Three Part Series (Part 1)
    • “My Travel School Classroom” — A Three Part Series (Part 2)
    • My “Travel School Classroom” A Three Part Series (Part 3)
    • How To Have A Perfect U.S. Open Tennis Visit
  • Let’s Eat!
    • My Top Five Favorite New York Foods
    • Food + Travel = Amazing Memories
    • Ten “Food Commandments” For Travelers
    • Are You A Pizza Topping Snob?
    • Sweet, Salty or Savory? Which Taste Do You Prefer?
    • Why Food Has Evolved into the New Global Language
    • Welcome to My Travel Inspired Recipe Book!
      • Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
      • John’s Curry Shrimp & Potatoes
      • Peruvian Style Roast Chicken With Green Sauce
      • Sizzling Steak Fajitas with Rice & Beans
      • This Long Island Mom’s Perfect Baked Macaroni & Cheese
      • Breakfast for Dinner? My Family’s Ultimate Spinach & Feta Quiche
      • Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Homemade Slaw and Mango Salsa
      • Baked Gnocchi Pomodoro with Mozzarella
      • Sauteed Long Island Flounder with Shallots, Paprika and Garlic
      • “Sir John’s” Homemade Chili
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