In the summer of 1870, a Sandusky, Ohio, excursion boat named Young Reindeer began regular service transporting visitors to the Cedar Point peninsula to swim, picnic, play games, dance and enjoy musical performances. It was the birth of Cedar Point. For the next 30 years, Cedar Point grew, albeit slowly. The addition of the Grand …
10 Iconic Restaurants on the Ohio Landscape
In 1920, the Roaring ’20s began the economic boom following World War I. The United States became a promise engine frenzied with progress in all areas social, artistic and cultural. With an increase in consumer demands, the idolization of celebrities and the beginning of a 13-year prohibition of alcohol, the restaurant industry began to expand, …
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Coastal Clichés Meet Their Real-Life Counterparts at Turks & Caicos
It doesn’t matter how old you are, what you do, where you are or what frame of mind you’re in – whenever idle daydreams turn to beach escapes, the cliché but classic imagery of palm trees waving in the breeze, white shores glimmering with light refracted from sunny skies above, and soft waves in various …
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Five Magical Places for the Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful time, especially if you can celebrate with special people in a magical place. Some of those locales could be family homes, a favorite restaurant or even cities that seem to sparkle. Here are some of those cities that seem to twinkle a little brighter during the holiday season and …
Discover Sea Life, Ancient Ruins while Cruising the Caribbean
Once you have decided to take a cruise, your next choice usually is the cruise line or destination. Depending on which you pick, one could determine the other, as some cruise lines don’t sail to specific locations. However, it seems nearly every cruise line sails to the Caribbean, so you have quite a decision to …
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Passport Photos, IDPs and Notaries: All at Your Local AAA Store
As a AAA member, you know that comes with special benefits and services. You’ve probably called AAA for a tow or battery replacement. You may have even stopped inside your local store to grab tour books before a big road trip. But did you know AAA stores offer several other specialty services? Before your next …
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Say Aloha to an Affordable Hawaiian Vacation
Hawaii has always been a top-of-the-list destination for honeymoons and special occasions, but did you know Hawaii is actually made up of six different destinations? That’s right — Hawaii is actually a collection of six major islands, each with its own spirit, adventures and landscapes. Turquoise waters, surfing and luaus can all be part of …
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Discover Licking County’s Winter Wonders
East-central Ohio’s Licking County is just packed with quaint towns, early Ohio history, cutting-edge art, outdoor pursuits, unique dining and plenty of exceptional places to raise a glass. So don’t let the colder weather shut you in. Explore why Licking County is such a hot destination. Here are just a few ideas for the winter …
Get Swept Up in Shopping in the Windy City
Among the many things that Ferris Bueller did in Chicago on his infamous Day Off, one thing he did not do was go shopping. But, if he did, there is no doubt he would not have had a hard time finding where to go. And you should start at the beginning with the Marshall Field …
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Don’t Rush the Ride: Explore Russia on a Viking River Cruise
The largest country in the world, Russia, is filled with diverse landscapes and cultures. Covering over 6.6 million square miles, where do you start exploring? Recently, I hopped aboard a 13-day river cruise with Viking Cruises and sailed from Moscow to St. Petersburg. Filled with one-of-a-kind excursions and gorgeous scenery, this is the perfect trip …
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