Author: Mimi Slawoff
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Monterey, CA Welcomes Tourism
Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Monterey County CVB) announced that tourists are welcome beginning Friday, June 12. As each individual business prepares to ensure the highest safety protocols are in place, travelers are encouraged to check individual business websites for reservations and specific details. “We look forward to being able to welcome visitors to…
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Best California Beaches
As a native Angeleno, I grew up sunbathing (probably too much) and swimming at many of the best California beaches. First with friends, and then later with my husband and kids. Year-round, we’ve enjoyed sun and surf up and down California’s 840 miles of coastline. In general, Southern California beaches from San Diego to Los…
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Road Tripping Through Israel
Wispy white clouds in the sky and muted shades of blue meet the Dead Sea in Israel, creating a hazy scene, giving it a biblical look. “Is there always a haze over the Dead Sea?” I asked our Israeli tour guide, Ziva Cohen. Not always, she said. But that haze is no mirage. It’s the…
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Santa Barbara’s Hangouts for Families and Dogs
There are many ways to experience Santa Barbara, a posh California beach city that attracts families, wine lovers, history buffs, shoppers (with thick wallets) and those traveling with dogs. Yes, the city known for pristine beaches, upscale boutiques and wineries also welcomes dogs. Not everywhere, of course, but to enough places that it’s easy to…
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Three Night Carnival Cruise From L.A. to Mexico
Cruises are among my family’s favorite way to travel. We love long cruises for adventures in exotic ports, and short cruises to unwind after a busy or stressful week. Following my mom’s heart attack two months ago, I became her primary caregiver and, after a few weeks, felt the need for a weekend getaway. Somewhere…