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Book Review: Victura: The Kennedys, A Sailboat, and the Sea

The lives of President John F. Kennedy and his storied family have been dissected, one would have thought, from every angle possible. But now comes the story of their enchantment with sailboats. As an avid sailor, this approach piqued my interest as none of the other myriad of tell-all stories of American’s “Camelot” had ever […]

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Willett Distillery: An Intimate Stop on Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail

About this time last year, I was learning about bourbon in Louisville, Kentucky as I traversed the Urban Bourbon Trail. This month I added to my bourbon know-how at Willett Distillery in Bardstown. Founded in 1936, Willett Distillery is still owned and operated by a Willett. For anyone who likes intimate tours where the tour

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Get Your Kicks on Route 66: New Guide Book Tells You How

In Albuquerque, New Mexico historic Route 66 remains a landmark that you can’t miss. Head to Central Avenue that divides the city into east and west and, depending upon where you are exactly, you’ll find 40s and 50s style motels with neon lights that still beckon to travelers. Although many of the motels that once

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