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“Oshogatsu” New Year Traditions in Japan

My family lived in Japan for three years while my husband served aboard the USS Kitty Hawk out of Yokosuka, Japan. During those three years we lived on the economy in Mabori Kaigan for some time. It gave us a unique opportunity to view and take part of the local Japanese culture. One of the most interesting traditions is on New Year’s Day.

Before 1873 the Japanese…

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Added by LaDonna Allen on January 1, 2014 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Biloxi, Mississippi and the Beau Rivage

It was a bittersweet moment to book my recent trip to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi. As a long time travel industry employee who had not been to this area in years I was thrilled to not only have an opportunity to assess the recent damage from Hurricane Isaac in September 2012 but also to experience a new destination. The reason for…

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Added by LaDonna Allen on October 22, 2012 at 11:02am — No Comments

Welcome to Margaritaville! The Margaritaville Beach Hotel in Pensacola, Florida

Welcome to Margaritaville! The Margaritaville Beach Hotel

in Pensacola, Florida

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The Margaritaville Beach Hotel is located on Pensacola Beach in Pensacola, Florida. This is an outstanding location right on Pensacola…

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Added by LaDonna Allen on June 16, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

At Home with Nature

Have you ever dreamed of experiencing nature? I’m not talking about taking a few photos from afar but rather being part of it, immersed in the experience, treading lightly to leave only footprints behind? After twenty-five years in the adventure travel industry, Natural Habitat…

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Added by LaDonna Allen on December 20, 2010 at 2:57pm — No Comments