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Month: December 2018

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Top Stories: The Best of Junkets & Jaunts in 2018

December 31, 2018 Ron Donoho 0

As the calendar changes, here’s one last look back at My Top 5 “Favorite Stories” and “Most-Read Stories” published in Junkets & Jaunts from 2018. […]

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California Travel

NFL Road Trip: My Ravens Jolt the Chargers in Carson

December 25, 2018 Ron Donoho 1

This isn’t just a sports story. It’s an off-the-beaten-path travelogue. The narrator is a disenfranchised optimist desperate to recall the true meaning of faith and allegiance. […]

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California Travel

The Bohemian Chic of Kimpton Goodland Hotel

December 14, 2018 Ron Donoho 0

The Kimpton Goodland Hotel is, according to internal reports, the chain’s most Instagram-ed property. That says something. Kimpton hotels around the country are by and large selfie magnets. […]

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Travel Gear Tips: What to Pack, Wear and Carry-On

December 7, 2018 Ron Donoho 3

With versatility in mind, here are 10 travel gear tips. See what to pack your stuff in, what to wear on the plane and how to make the most out of limited seat space and a lengthy span of time in the air. […]

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California Travel

Things to Do in Santa Barbara: The American Riviera

December 1, 2018 Ron Donoho 3

It’s a pause-worthy view made even more dramatic by the rain clouds obscuring parts of the 4,300-foot mountain peaks. “Welcome to the American Riviera,” announces Captain Daniel. […]

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