With the cold and snowy days of New England wearing on my partner and me, we decided to turn a business trip to California into a mini-vacation. Although most of his days were to be spent in an office, I decided we could make the most out of our one day together in San Francisco, home of cable cars, sourdough bread, and the Golden Gate Bridge. Unfortunately, it did not seem that Mother Nature was going to be on our side. After spending most of Saturday traveling, we awoke to the sounds of gusty winds and...

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Parenthood can be murder on the good life-loving gourmet. Friday and Saturday nights that once were spent at the finest restaurants give way to Pixar movies, delivery pizza, and most horrifying of all, the Chicken McNugget, a dubious melange of poultry byproducts and industrially rendered grease that tastes almost, but not completely, unlike real fried chicken. But fear not, you can still satisfy your craving for real food--you just have to get more creative. 1. Takeout Takeout doesn't have to be the refuge of chicken in a bucket, $0.79 "burritos", and generic pizza. Many fine restaurants are willing to sell their...

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Want to sample some of Boston's best food for an exceptional price? You should head to Restaurant Week. From March 9 - 14 and 16 - 21, over 160 Boston-area restaurants are participating in the 8th annual event. This event has grown at a great pace, as there were only 33 restaurants at the first Restaurant Week. At each meal, diners are treated to a 3-course menu at an incredible price. Lunch costs $20.08 per diner, and dinner is a mere $33.08. For these prices, you get an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Obviously, with so much included,...

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Iceland. Don't let the name deceive you. Iceland is a land of beauty and wonder. I've traveled there a few times now, and I've decided it's in my list of top 5 favorite places to be. Iceland can be a land for anyone. Because the island is uniquely located near the Arctic Circle, the daily light cycle varies greatly throughout the year. If you love days that never seem to turn into nights, visiting Iceland in the summer would be your ideal vacation. Sometimes it can seem like the sun never sets. Of course, you probably assume that Iceland is cold....

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According to a new study conducted by HotelClub, most people are looking for more than just a place to stay when they pick their hotel. They want a place to relax, watch television, get breakfast, and stay within a budget. Some of the key statistics: 69% of customers indicated that watching TV was their way to relax in a hotel room, closely followed by reading (22%). 50% of customers prefer to travel with their partner or spouse. Toiletries are the most common item taken home from a hotel stay (52%), followed by furniture (39%), towels and/or bathrobes...

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