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The Heart of Tuscany

Casa Portagioia Bed and Breakfast is a 5-star Tuscan Bed and Breakfast with villas that will have you never wanting to return home. The comfort and care given to guests are unlike anything you will find anywhere in the Tuscan countryside.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

In October of every year, Albuquerque shows off its colors! For nine days, Canon presents the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® which is sure to please as it fills the sky with over 500 ornate hot air balloons. It’s one of the rare ballooning events where you can walk among the balloons and chat with the pilots.

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe, New Mexico is really a must-visit, quirky little city with an amazing history and culture. They have something for you at every time of year. Skiing is great from January through April and art galleries and diverse visual arts span ancient traditional art to the most contemporary, making it one of the largest and most important art markets in the country. If you’re a collector, this is the place to buy.

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America’s Cup

The America’s Cup, affectionately known as the Auld Mug, is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America’s Cup match races between two sailing yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America’s Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging for the cup.

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Kissed by a Rose on the Sea

Already missing Bermuda-bound on Celebrity Cruises with a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean on gorgeous Celebrity Summit. Perched up in our plush AquaClass verandah stateroom, the view from the bed, couch, or balcony makes for a perfect kick back day unwinding in the cabin before heading off to Canyon Ranch Spa at Sea for a nice workout and hydro-pool around sunset before getting dressed to head for an Extra Dry Chopin Vodka Martini in the famed Iced Martini Bar.

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Grand Wailea

Maui Moments at the Grand Wailea…

The Moment when you exhale and let the world’s worries wash away. The Moment when you’re a kid again and take a plunge down the slide into the cascading waterfalls. The Moment when you then mosey over to the swim up bar for a nice cold adult beverage and engage in fun conversation with new friends. 

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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Spending an entire afternoon and evening with loved ones sipping a fine bottle of Jordan Winery Cabernet paired with delicious small plate dishes that are perfect to share. This while taking in a little slice of “heaven on earth” featuring breathtaking views of the south Laguna Beach coastline and Pacific Ocean at 180Blu The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel.

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Napa, California

Love wine? Love beauty? Love feeling refreshed as you enjoy some of the best vintages and culinary delights possible? Then Napa and Sonoma wine valleys are the quintessential 5-star getaway choice for you. Located an hour north of San Francisco, these regions showcase postcard perfect rolling hills overflowing with the vines of some of the most desired grapes worldwide.

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