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Beach and Nature Vacation, Kiawah Island, SC Candyce H. Stapen, BellaOnline's Adventure Living Editor Make your family beach vacation more than just sun and sand by selecting a destination that enables you to explore the natural environment. In Kiawah Island, South Carolina, add kayak outings, pond explorations to peer at turtles and alligator safaris.

Senior Discounts On Travel And More Hazel M. Freeman, BellaOnline's Senior Travel Editor If your travel budget isn’t as big as it once was, it’s time to take advantage of any, and every, discount you can find.

Three more days in Madurai
Three more days in Madurai to tweak my thesis and romance nature

Five For Foodies In San Juan Puerto Rico
Heading to San Juan on your next cruise? Don’t miss sampling some of Puerto Rico’s famed “cocina criolla” while you’re there, along with delicious seafood, fruit smoothies, and even healthy fare. Many San Juan restaurants serve these tasty treats, plus much more. Check out these five great spots.

Review of the Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada has received many accolades including Best Hotel in Nevada. Here's my review of the property and its amenities.

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.

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.

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.