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Planning a destination wedding is a dream for many couples, offering a stunning location and a unique experience for both the bride and groom, as well as their guests. However, careful planning and consideration are required to ensure everything runs smoothly, from choosing the right location to organising the catering and accommodating all the guests. …

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Heading on a holiday is an exciting time, but a bit of preparation can make your trip smoother and more enjoyable. Here are some essential things to do before you head out to ensure a stress-free and memorable vacation. Secure Your Travel Documents The first step in preparing for your holiday is to ensure that …

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Some people may head straight to the big cities when they're traveling, but others prefer to get in touch with nature. There are different ways you can do that, so you don't have to be looking for a complete wilderness experience to get away from the hustle and bustle of a city. One of the …

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Step back in time and spend 24 hours in the town that inspired Andy Griffith's Mayberry. Mt. Airy is located just south of the Virginia border, approximately 2 hours from both Charlotte and Raleigh. "The Andy Griffith Show" followed the antics of Sheriff Andy Taylor, his son Opie, and Deputy Barney Fife in the sleepy …

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Editor's note: This article first appeared on the website 1212Response.org It’s 8am and 17 people have gathered at the Orlando International Airport for a flight to the Dominican Republic. A few days later we would be standing in a circle on a huge oceanfront patio, crying, hugging, holding hands, processing the previous few days. We …

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Learn why you should incorporate cooked tomatoes into your diet. Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for baked tomatoes with goat cheese. You need baked tomatoes in your life. Tomatoes are high in lycopene, a naturally occurring that gives tomatoes their bright red color. And baking tomatoes actually changes the lycopene into a form that's …

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Easy and foolproof recipe for recreating the famous Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Enjoy the Masters from the comfort of your couch. I was three years away from becoming a food blogger..... The year was 2008. I was three years away from becoming a food blogger, but I was an avid golfer (and still am to …

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EDITOR'S NOTE (1/17/2020): It appears that the Blue Box Cafe has closed and will reopen in 2023. The following text appears on the front page of the Tiffany.com website: (or feel free to keep reading to get to the original post) The Blue Box Cafe™ Reopens in 2021 Reservations are no longer available at The …

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Do you know about the Twinings Disney Tea Experience? It's a fun tea tasting event with sandwiches and scones at the Rose and Crown Pub. I am so excited to tell you about the Disney Tea Experience at EPCOT in the United Kingdom’s Rose and Crown Pub. I booked a reservation for myself as I …

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An affordable beachfront resort on the white sand in the Gulf of Mexico. The beautiful Alden Suites at St. Pete Beach, Florida. I recently spent an amazing fun filled weekend at Alden Suites St. Pete Beach. Located west of St. Petersburg, Florida, St. Pete Beach is situated on a barrier island and is less than …

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Visit Branson: What to do, where to eat, where to stay in the Ozark Mountains region in Missouri. There is something for everyone. What to see: Clay Cooper and his ensemble of singers, dancers, and comedians is a must see show. I don’t think I have laughed that hard in a really long time. For …

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The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is a unique experience for lunch or dinner. The meals are prepared and served by students. A few years ago I took my first trip to Branson, Missouri for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary. I was looking for a restaurant that was somewhat fancy but wasn’t too …

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The Hughes Brothers Theater is home to the Hughes Music Show. I consider this show to be a must see in Branson, and here's why. The World's Largest Performing Family The Hughes family has the distinction of being the world’s largest performing family. They (the Hughes brothers) have been performing together over 30 years and …

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The Stone Castle Hotel Branson is a unique and affordable spot for families, couples, and solo travelers. There is something for everyone! In 1992 there was a boom of tourism in Branson, Missouri thanks to a story that aired on the CBS News TV Magazine “60 Minutes”. At the time, there were 27 theatres with …

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The highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains is Clingmans Dome, a mountain that stands at 6,643 feet (2.025 meters). Its location is seven miles west of Newfound Gap in the city of Bryson City, North Carolina. In 1959, a 54-foot tall observation tower was opened with a spiral walkway leading up to a 360-degree …

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First, let me say, this is not a review of the dinner train on the Branson Scenic Railway. I was aboard the regular excursion that is offered several times during the late morning and afternoon. Branson, Missouri is famous for its shows (like Andy Williams and the Welk family), outlet shopping, and having windy, hilly …

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There is a six block area in downtown Birmingham, Alabama that is known as the Birmingham Civil Rights District. Much of the significant events that unfolded during Birmingham’s Civil Rights Movement happened within these six blocks and there is a lot to learn and explore over the course of an afternoon. First I visited the …

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I was recently invited to an evening of stampeding, horses, and a whole lot of country-fied fun at Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Branson, Missouri. The show is great, the rest of the experience was ok. Here is the lowdown on the hoedown and what to watch for. Dolly Parton’s Stampede is an icon in Branson …

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Last month I had an amazing opportunity to travel to Kansas and learn about farming, something foreign to this city girl. The Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Soybean Commission flew 8 bloggers to Kansas City, Missouri where our #FarmFoodTour began. We boarded a mini luxury bus, along with our two hosts, a local Kansas farmer, …

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