by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com New York’s ski areas are greeting guests this season with an unprecedented $71 million in investments and improvements. More than 25 mountains and resorts have made enhancements in snowmaking, grooming, chair lift operations and…
Skiers Converge on Vermont to Experience ‘Winter in its Original State’
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com I love Ski Vermont’s slogan: “Winter in its Original State”. It captures perfectly Vermont’s heritage and character that make coming to ski, snowboard, cross-country and enjoy all the other winter pursuits amid these Green…
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Favorite Family Winter Holiday Places, Where Life-Long Memories are Made
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com There are lodgings you choose to hang your hat after skiing, and then there are lodgings you choose because they are absolutely enchanting, especially for the winter holidays, which have the added delight of…
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Favorite Places to Travel to Spend the Christmas Holidays
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com I have so many fond memories of Christmases past, spent in charming, festive places that capture the magic and spirit of the season, and most importantly, bring our family together with experiences we share.…
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Whether A Hard-Core Adventurer or Frequent Traveler, These Make Great Holiday Gifts
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Holiday shopping for anyone on your list who travels presents infinite possibilities. Travel is as specific and specialized as the traveler, with all sorts of gear to add to the success and sheer enjoyment…
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation Draws Thousands
By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Millions will line the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route despite record cold temperatures for the 92nd annual parade, but on the night before Thanksgiving, tens of thousands come out to take part in a…
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Shops at Columbus Circle: Festive, Refined Shopping & Entertainment Destination Sparkles for the Holidays in New York
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com For a festive place to shop in New York, The Shops at Columbus Circle is a destination within a destination that draws more than 16 million visitors per year to its 50 shops, renowned…
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This Holiday Season Give the Gift that Transcends Borders and Time: Travel
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Many complain that the true spirit of the holidays have been corrupted by crass materialism. But there are ways to be less material and incorporate values – family values, social values, environmental values,…
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Holidays in New York, Most Magical Time of the Year
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com The winter holiday season may well be New York City’s most magical time of the year and gets underway with the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, continues with the iconic Christmas Tree…
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Gold Coast International Film Festival Announces 2018 Winners
by Karen Rubin Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com After 10 days and 80 films from 22 countries screened, many the United States or Long Island premiere, the 2018 Gold Coast International Film Festival came to a close and declared the winners: The…
