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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time when cookie baking begins at the Inn!

Our very popular and long running Holiday Cookie Classes are almost here, and we are as excited as our guests who look forward to them every year!

Taking place December 3, 7, and 8, these hands-on classes are led by long-time Inn cookie baker, Joan Heitman, and feature five carefully selected cookie recipes for guests to make and enjoy. Instructions, recipes, lunch at our gourmet restaurant, and a box of cooki

Do you deserve an award?

Self-nominate for IFWTWA Journalism Excellence Award. Open to non-members only. See details at http://ifwtwa.com/2010/11/ifwtwa-excellence-awards-program.html

Two levels of award:

- Professional Journalist

- Emerging Writer

When any South Indian hears the word “Vellore”, he can think of two things immediately – one is Vellore Jail and another is Vellore Fort. Vellore Fort is very popular in South India, as it is very rare to find forts and palaces in South India. Vellore Fort is one of the largest forts among those very few forts of South India. It is located near Chennai city on the Chennai-Bangalore route.

Inside the gigantic Vellore Fort, there are a lot of government buildings, museums, Churches, and mosques. Ho

Just as astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges, those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts, which interact with yours, astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging matches for your temperament, personality, and current astrological indications. Check

In March 2010 I was provided with the opportunity to travel to Vietnam with Trails of Indochina.

Trails of Indochina specializes in unique journeys through Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma and Bali. Their local expertise can customize any trip to suit any clients needs or wants.

We travelled from Calgary to Hanoi VIA Seattle and Seoul with Korean Airlines. It is a long journey, so be prepared for the jet leg when you arrive and also when you return.

Hanoi was my favourite of the three citie

The Parks and Recreation Dept of Redding Connecticut has arranged an exciting 175th Birthday Bash for Mark Twain, who died in Redding. With his passing, Redding, Connecticut acquired a unique distinction: Mark Twain’s final home. And while that distinction is of trivial interest, it is what transpired after his death that has kept Twain’s life and legacy alive and well in Redding.

Almost immediately after his arrival, Twain took interest in founding a public library for the residents of Redding.

Five Year Travel Plans

Like anything in life these days, priorities need to be set and plans need to be put in place.

I have recently been asking my clients what their Five Year Travel Plan is. Many can tell me right away and in order where they want to go and what is next to cross off the bucket list. Others can’t imagine knowing where they are going to be next weekend.

So here is why I believe setting Five Year Travel Plan will be to your advantage.

I am a big believer in the “Secret” and if you w

It is that time of year again. The Christmas lights are going up, Jingle Bells is slowly starting to be played on the radio and some of us are beginning to put together are holiday shopping lists!

So for those of you who are like me and want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, here are a few wish list ideas for those who enjoy travel and appreciate our diverse and vast world.

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