Articles written by Dena Braun
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Locavore Trend Alive and Well in Madison
Eating local is all the rage, and Madison, Wisconsin offers a bevy of purveyors that lets visitors do just that.
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Gastropub trend continues in London
During the past decade, the traditional London pub is seeing competition from gastropubs that blend great drinks and socialization with gourmet food.
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Luxury, Chic Hotels Reflect a new Milwaukee
Milwaukee has turned into a cosmopolitan city and several new hotels reflect the new trendiness of this former blue-collar city.
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Harley Owners go Hog Wild in Milwaukee
Baseball has Cooperstown, Elvis fans have Graceland, and Harley owners have Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Surprises with new Culinary Focus
In the last few years, Milwaukee has into a travelers destination. The culinary scene reflects this with the cafes of Milwaukee St. leading the restaurant revolution.
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A Historic Taste of Albuquerque
Albuquerque is famous for Route 66, and for red and green chilies. Epicurious travelers can get the flavor for both through two famous restaurants.
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Summer Spa Deals in Scottsdale
Summer in Scottsdale means great deals at the city's famous spas. With temperatures soaring to 115 degrees, the spa is the perfect respite to refresh and recharge.
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How to Plan a Guy's Getaway in Scottsdale
Sure it 's 110 degrees, but real men don't let a little heat stop a good time. When the sun sizzles in Phoenix, the prices drop, and it's the ideal time for a mancation.
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Vancouver Plans Sustainable Olympic Village
Green building and recycling are all the rage today. So it's no surprise that Vancouver would jump on the bandwagon for construction of the 2010 Winter Olympic Village.
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Planning a Native American Vacation in Phoenix
Today travelers are looking for meaningful, educational travel in addition to fun, sun and relaxation. In Phoenix, that means putting a Native American spin on any visit
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Fun, Free and Fabulous Activities in San Diego
The troubled economy is wrecking havoc with the traditional summer vacation, but San Diego is coming to the rescue.
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Phoenix Rises to become a Cultural Destination
Phoenix and Scottsdale are known for sun, golf and spas, but never culture. . Happily for visitors to the Valley of the Sun, that isn't the case anymore.
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Germany's Car Culture on Display in Stuttgart
Germany is known for beer, pretzels, and lederhosen and of course cars. For any auto fan a pilgrimage to the Porsche and Mercedes museums in Stuttgart are a must.
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Aboriginal Art Shines in Charlottesville
Charlottesville isn't the first place travelers would expect to find one of the top Australian Aboriginal Art Museums in the country, but there it is.
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Sizzling Summer Deals abound in Scottsdale
The sun is beating down and it's 110 degrees. Sounds like the perfect vacation spot, right? It is for budget travelers wanting to vacation in style in Scottsdale
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Okanagan Wine Region Fall Festival Slated
Napa is the destination for wine tourism, but serious Oeniphiles are always looking for the next great thing. Look no further than the Okanagan.
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Two Innovative Fitness Programs in Phoenix
Who wouldn't want to take off 10 pounds of fat and put on eight pounds of muscle in the course of just five weeks?
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Spa in the City
The non stop energy in New York can be exhilarating and exhausting. When the hustle and bustle gets too much, it's time to recharge at two of the best spas in the city.
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DC Museums Worth the Price of Admission
One of the great things about Washington DC are all the free museums. But there are several niche museums that are well worth the price of admission.
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Rugged Relaxation at Wildcatter Ranch
Get away from it all and relax with the gal pals in a bucolic setting complete with adventurous activities, a spa and a down-home, friendly staff at the Wildcatter Ranch.
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Westin Kierland Offers Recession Busting Promos
Times are tough, travel is down and people are stressed. The Westin Kierland in Scottsdale is hoping to help guests and local residents with a variety of new promotions.
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Milwaukee is the City of Festivals
Milwaukee celebrates its brief window of warm weather with a Summer packed full of ethnic festivals that highlight the diversity of the local population.
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Top Restaurants in Scottsdale, Arizona
Like the mythical Phoenix, the culinary landscape in Phoenix/Scottsdale is rising up to become a force to be reckoned with on the national food scene.
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Spirit of the Senses takes off in Scottsdale
In an era where intellectual discussions seem passe, Spirit of the Senses provides an outlet for stimulating conversation on a wide variety of topics.
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Scottsdale Culinary Festival Slated for April
The Scottsdale Culinary Festival, the largest festival of its kind in the country runs from April 14 to April 19. This gourmet fest routinely draws over 40,000 people.
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Cook with the Chef at Four Seasons Scottsdale
For all the closet chef's out there, the Four Seasons Resort in Scottsdale offers up a special program to become a "chef du jour."
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Create a Custom Perfume for Valentine's Day
France is the perfume capital of the world, but it's in a small location near Jacksonville Beach, Florida where anyone can play perfumer and craft a signature scent
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HIgh-Tech Naps and Reflexology in New York City
For all the stressed-out, restless New Yorkers, Yelo offers the ultimate power nap or reflexology treatments.
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Spa Treatments by the Florida Sea
With so many spa options travelers look for a spa that provides treatments that reflect the destination. In Florida, two spas excel at crafting locally inspired services
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Adventures at Florida's Clearwater Beach
For most, a vacation on Clearwater Beach is about sun, swimming and relaxing. But there's another side to the this top rated beach...an adventurers paradise.
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Innovative Food puts Binkley's on top in Phoenix
For foodies visiting or living Phoenix, there is no better of a dining experience to be had than at Binkley's, a tiny chef-owned restaurant in Cave Creek.
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Desert and Sand Sculptures Dominate Namibia
While the word "safari" conjures up images of lions and leopards, in some African countries, like Namibia, the greatest attraction is the landscape itself.
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Exotic Spa Treatments in Scottsdale, Arizona
With so many spas in Scottsdale unique treatments are key to standing out. One spa uses local gems in a treatment while another offers a service conducted by a monk.
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On the Trail of the Big Five
Seeing the Big Five is on nearly everyone's agenda for an African Safari and Botswana is one of the countries that can offer them all up.
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Old and New Asian Delights in San Francisco
San Francisco is synonymous with Chinatown. The area teems with restaurants, shops and Asian flair, but Far East culture is evident throughout the City by the Bay.
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Saddle up a Holstein in Switzerland
Switzerland is known for cows, cheese and stunning landscapes. For a taste of this rural way of life, spend a day enjoying the scenery on the back of a cow. Yes, a cow.
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Native American Spa Treatments in Arizona
With so many spas in Arizona, several properties are incorporating the areas Native American history into treatments and experiences to set their spa apart.
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Outdoor Adventures in the Fjords of Norway
Norway is all about the outdoors and nowhere is that more evident than in the Fjord Region. The area beckons travelers to experience it by foot, bike or boat.
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Massages Abound in Malaysia
Asian spas are world renewed for service, unique treatments and great prices. In Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, several options await travelers looking for relaxation
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A Driving Tour in Northern Europe's Skane Region
When the Swedes look for a getaway in Sweden, they head to Skane. The region serves up culinary delights, outdoor adventures, seaside towns and progressive cites.
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