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The North Shore of Long Island has long been known for its opulent homes, earning it the nickname “The Gold Coast.” Its shining example is Huntington’s Oheka Castle, a landmark estate just an hour from New York City that functions as hotel, restaurant, and venue space.  Courtesy of Phillip Ennis Leaning into its majestic charm, Oheka Castle has transformed its lively estate into a…

Most towns have one or two main attractions — a beautiful mountain setting, interesting architecture, or a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And then there are places like Bergen, Norway, which seem to have more than their fair share of natural beauty and charm. The town is situated on the southwestern coast of Norway between two of the country’s biggest fjords, the Hardangerfjord and the…

Everyone knows Florida has great beaches, but did you know it can also be the perfect lakefront getaway?  That’s where Mount Dora comes in. This adorable destination offers a true vacation with a relaxing atmosphere and a slow pace typically found only in small towns. With a quaint downtown, six-mile-long lake, historic architecture, and plethora of art shops and galleries, there’s plenty…

The desolate and wide-open landscape of Colorado’s San Luis Valley still feels untouched, even though it’s the site of one of the state’s four national parks. The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve sits on the edge of the valley, marked by the rolling sand dunes that seem to sprout out of the desert floor and push up against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. These sand dunes…