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Kissed By a Sea Lion at Hawaii’s Sea Life Park
I was lured to Sea Life Park by the idea of a Sea Lion Encounter … up close and personal with these adorable playful animals - a fellow-finned cousin of the seal. At the time, I was in Honolulu in search of a beach break. Even the glorious Pacific Ocean beaches can,...
Best States for Birdwatching
To celebrate National Go Birding Day (Apr. 26), Lawn Love ranked 2025's Best States for Birdwatching.They compared all 50 U.S. states across 5 feather-focused categories. They examined the number of Audubon centers and sanctuaries, bird species, endemic bird species,...
Dance Review: BodyTraffic at The Joyce Theater, NYC
During the years when we lived in New York City, The Joyce Theater was an ongoing entertainment source for outstanding innovative dance performances. Alvin Ailey was introduced to us there, as well as Elliot Feld and his never to be forgotten “Scara Brae” (recounting...
Music Review: Temptations and Four Tops Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The Temptations’ and the Four Tops’ 40th anniversary tour performance was a blast from the past ... and a really great time was had by all! Thank you, New Jersey Performance Art Center (NJPAC), for bringing those still incredible artists to Newark. Motown was a force...
Captain Sandy’s Checklist to Prep Your Boat for Spring
If you own a boat, it's time to prep it for spring. Captain Sandra Yawn, star of Bravo’s "Below Deck Mediterranean," offers her checklist below to make sure you're all ready for the warmer weather. Captain Sandy is a world-renowned mega-yacht captain with more than 30...
Hotel & Spa Review: The Gainsborough, Bath Spa: A Historic Wellness Stay
I was in town for a look at the city’s celebrations surrounding Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary and staying at the Gainsborough Bath Spa in England. While the hotel’s buildings would have been around when Austen wrote her groundbreaking novels, they were not a hotel...
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Destinations
Best States for Birdwatching
To celebrate National Go Birding Day (Apr. 26), Lawn Love ranked 2025's Best States for Birdwatching.They compared all 50 U.S. states across 5 feather-focused categories. They examined the number of Audubon centers and sanctuaries, bird species, endemic bird species,...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale: A Sophisticated Seaside Escape
In the sea of hospitality options lining the Fort Lauderdale strip, Pelican Grand Beach Resort—part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts portfolio—stands out as a boutique oceanfront hotel blending classic Florida charm with a touch of coastal sophistication....
Food, Wine, Spirits
Wines We Recently Enjoyed
We rounded up our group of tasters, known as “the gang of the usual suspects,” to try a number of wines. Some bottles were new to us; others were from beloved vineyards. They came from all over Europe, and the pricing ranged from under $20 to just under $500 per...
Cruise & Sail
Regent Seven Seas Grandeur Ship: A Symphony of Luxe Experiences
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, widely regarded as the epitome of luxury ocean travel, recently celebrated the grand reveal of its latest jewel: Seven Seas Grandeur, "A Heritage of Perfection." Described by Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings...
Museums, Entertainment
Kissed By a Sea Lion at Hawaii’s Sea Life Park
I was lured to Sea Life Park by the idea of a Sea Lion Encounter … up close and personal with these adorable playful animals - a fellow-finned cousin of the seal. At the time, I was in Honolulu in search of a beach break. Even the glorious Pacific Ocean beaches can,...
Travel Advice, News
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2025
May is the month when flowering trees are in bloom, the air is permeated with fragrance, and the sounds of coughing and sneezing can be heard throughout the land. This Mother’s Day, we are more than ever before suffering from the effects of climate change and are...