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Year: 2019

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San Diego Travel

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: InterContinental San Diego

November 8, 2019 Ron Donoho 3

“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” My wife and I are sharing that sentiment while we walk the three blocks from our downtown home to a staycation at the InterContinental San Diego. […]

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News

Movember 2019: Straight Talk from a Prostate Cancer Survivor

November 5, 2019 Ron Donoho 2

Brian Bogle is passionate about working on cars. He plays golf and poker, and enjoys drinking beer. In 2018, like one of nine men in the United States, Bogle was diagnosed with prostate cancer. […]

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News

Shamroc Peterson: Adding Diversity to the Travel Show Landscape

October 30, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Diverseego.com is a streaming television network that produces content aimed at inspiring people of color to travel the United States. […]

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Essays

Confessions of a Hotel Shampoo Mini Bottle Collector

October 24, 2019 Ron Donoho 2

The world’s largest chain will pull small plastic bottles (of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel) from 7,000 hotels (representing 30 brands) in 131 countries. There goes one hobby. […]

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San Diego Travel

Best Events: San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

October 11, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

The 16th San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival features an epic Grand Tasting (Nov. 16) that annually attracts 10,000 foodies to downtown’s bayside Embarcadero Marina Park South. […]

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San Diego Travel

Stay & Play: San Diego International Film Festival

September 27, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Visiting town for several nights of the San Diego International Film Festival? Check out properties offering Stay & Play room discounts. […]

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News

5 Travel Shows You Have To Watch

September 17, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

Travel shows are no substitute for actually hitting the road and seeing the sights. But there are some fun and informative offerings on cable and network TV. […]

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Essays

Many Hands Farm: Family-Style, Farm-to-Table Dining

August 26, 2019 Suzanne Rico 0

Many Hands Farm in Thorndike, Maine (population 900), is a homestead that holds some mystery for our group.  We park next to a field of summer wildflowers and run the mosquito gauntlet—a path through a hundred yards of forest with […]

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San Diego Travel

JRDN at Tower23: Brunch in Pacific Beach

August 16, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

There’s nary a nicer section of Pacific Beach than the end of Felspar Street that abuts the beach boardwalk. This is where JRND restaurant occupies the ground floor of boutique-y Tower23 Hotel. […]

San Diego Travel

Fairmont Grand Del Mar: Wellbeing There

August 11, 2019 Ron Donoho 0

I sign up for a water fitness class—in advance of a stay at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Wellbeing is a trending watchword at this palatially ornate, Forbes Five-Star property. […]

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