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Basic Margarita Cocktail Recipe Karm Holladay, BellaOnline's Southwest USA Editor No other cocktail except maybe a martini invites as much experimentation as the margarita, which can be made with blueberries, coconut, strawberries, peaches, melon, raspberries, or with basic tequila and orange liqueur as shown in this recipe.

Visit Paris Landmarks with Young Children Tiffiny Spire, BellaOnline's Family Travel Editor You don't have to wait until your children are older to visit Paris. It doesn't matter if they aren't old enough to truly appreciate fine works of art. Kids will find their own ways to enjoy the City of Light while you take in those famous sights you've always wanted to see.

Recipe For A Celtic Feast
A recent Celtic Blessing celebrating the renewal of a couple's wedding vows included the four essential elements for making the Celtic Blessing an authentic Irish feast.

Hotel Hacienda Guachipelín, a Review
Hacienda Guachipelín in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is a working cattle and horse ranch founded in the 19th century. Now, still a working ranch, the Hacienda is home to the most delightful hotel with a friendly and helpful staff, great food, and numerous adventure, nature and relaxation tours.

7 Ways To Save Big Onboard Your Next Cruise
Cruises are an excellent value, but it’s to spend plenty of money once onboard the ship. While much is covered in the basic fare, cruises are not an all-inclusive experience. Some onboard expenses can quickly overextend your family's budget. Here are seven tips for saving money on your cruise.

Living Language Spanish You don´t need to know Spanish to travel to the Southwest USA, but it will enhance your experience. This is the best-selling Spanish language instruction product at Amazon.com.

Hopi Kachinas - The Complete Guide to Collecting If you are heading to the Southwest USA, especially Arizona and New Mexico, you might find this a valuable guide that offers fascinating glimpses in Pueblo culture.

The Divine Home An absolutely gorgeous home decorating book on how to decorate with spiritual objects such as santos, retablo, milagros, statues of saints, and crucifixes. Many examples of Santa Fe style and Mexican hacienda style, but also examples of homes in NYC and other places. Beautiful full color photographs everywhere. Serene, spiritual.