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May 6, 2017
Artist of the Month: Rachel Alvarez
I'm elated to share the extraordinary art of Rachel Alvarez, a native of Salisbury, Maryland. She received her BFA in Painting and Photography from Salisbury University in 2002. Her original work has been exhibited at a number of local galleries, and her prints, notecards, and decals can be found in shops across the United States. Her work is inspired by her 2 children. Each piece in her collection was completed during their nap times a...
May 1, 2017
Through the Eyes of an Educator: Water
Water. At some point in social studies classes, we stop learning about water and start learning about economics, history, and even a bit of geography. Water winds up reserved for science experiments and sips from the drinking fountain down the hallway. I never really understood why. Humans and the earth are made mostly of water. We need to drink it to survive, and the land needs it to thrive. I’ve always been one of those p...
Florida Culture for the Week of April 30, 2017 By Josh Garrick
Florida Culture for the Week of April 30, 2017 By Josh Garrick
NOW to May 14 – Nancy Drew at Orlando Rep for Her ‘Biggest Case’
In “Nancy Drew and Her Biggest Case Ever,” Nancy must solve the biggest mystery of her young career. Clues are found and motives revealed, but will Nancy solve the mystery in time? Based on the classic series by Carolyn Keene, super-sleuth Nancy Drew and friends are ready to find the answers. Call 407.896.7365 X1 or visi...
April 30, 2017
Ten Tips for Creative Romance During Family Travel
Let's face it - a family vacation isn't the ideal setting for romance. But with a few thoughtful gestures, romance can still be alive and well, despite the rigors of travel and the exhaustion of caring for your kids in a new locale. Here are ten tips for keeping romance alive while you're traveling with your family.
1. Morning Coffee. Rise early, sneak out of the house with a blanket and perch on a rock overlooking the bay, watching the sun rise and d...
April 28, 2017
What Do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Life of Brian Have in Common?
What do Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Monty Python's Life of Brian have in common? I bet you were wracking your brain to remember if Harrison Ford was in Life of Brian (he wasn’t). No, it’s more geographic – all of them were filmed in Tunisia!
Tunisia, located on the Mediterranean in North Africa, has a rich and storied history. Tunisia was home to the Carthaginian Empire, a Mediterranean power like no other. Carthage and Rome fought many, many war...
Making Memorable Educational Opportunities
Unfortunately, the drive-in movie theater is no longer a primary moviegoing opportunity in the United States. It used to be that you could find such drive-ins across the country, but they’ve been closing down left and right. They’re just not as profitable as they used to be, and there are really only a handful left.
Thankfully, there is a new trend beginning to take their place, and that is the outdoor movie. Sometimes called...
Hidden Treasures: Rooms with a View around the World
One of the beauties of traveling to a foreign place is that at some point you will fall asleep. Then, some hours later, you will wake up. And when you do, whether jet lagged or well adjusted, you will at some point look out your window or door and see a sliver of Earth you normally don't see. It might be a clan of langur monkeys swinging through trees (and perhaps mating on your patio). It might be a rockslide in the Himalayas, or fish leaping fro...
Phuket and Dental Tourism
Are you interested in traveling to Thailand for health care, as well as for an amazing holiday? Phuket is becoming the place to go for anyone seeking dental services. The stunning island attracts dental patients from around the world, due to its amazing landscape combined with its fantastic dentists.
Getting dental treatment done in the Western world is often very expensive. By traveling to Phuket, yo...
April 27, 2017
Inns and B&Bs join retailers with offers for wandering educators during May Teacher Appreciation Month
May is Teacher Appreciation Month, a tradition that dates to 1985 when the NEA declared the first week in May Teacher Appreciation Week. Many inns and B&Bs join retailers and restaurants throughout the country to the tradition of honoring educators to the whole month of May and beyond. From nursery school teacher to college professor, May is a time to say “thank you” to those that dedicate their time and careers to education and learning.
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April 25, 2017
Planning A Trip: Where To Stay In London
Whether you travel to London for a long stay or you just need to plan a short trip, it is important to know exactly where to stay. The capital is quite large, so finding just what you want may take a little digging. Do your research: read a London neighborhood guide and then some reviews to make a great choice.
Here are some suggestions to help you out.
Central London is prime hotel hotspot, since it’s in the midst of all the action...
