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Two Days in Washington, D.C.

Two Days in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone November 1, 2024December 20, 2024

Washington, D.C., bursts with iconic monuments and fabulous museums.  I’ve lived in or near our nation’s capital off and on since college,…

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Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

Things to Do in Colonial Williamsburg at Christmastime

byLeslie Carbone October 1, 2024October 19, 2024

Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia is lovely, quaint, and heart-warming all year round, but never more so than during its Christmas season, which…

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Four Days on Mexico’s Western Mainland Coast

Four Days on Mexico’s Western Mainland Coast

byLeslie Carbone September 2, 2024September 4, 2024

After three fabulous days along Baja California Sur, our cruise ship turned south-by-southeast for four more days of fun on Mexico‘s western…

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Three Days at Baja California Sur

Three Days at Baja California Sur

byLeslie Carbone August 1, 2024November 19, 2024

Dolphins leapt up and out of the placid blue waters, looking as playful as children on swings.  A few whales breached.  Even…

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A Day along San Diego Bay

A Day along San Diego Bay

byLeslie Carbone July 1, 2024July 27, 2024

Boats dotted the water sparkling in the southern California sun.  The light blue sky and the dark blue waters met at the…

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A Day at Balboa Park — exploring world cultures in San Diego

A Day at Balboa Park — exploring world cultures in San Diego

byLeslie Carbone June 17, 2024October 10, 2024

I stopped to savor the view of the San Diego skyline rising beyond the trees as I strolled across the Cabrillo Bridge. …

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A Day on the Old Town Trolley in San Diego

A Day on the Old Town Trolley in San Diego

byLeslie Carbone June 3, 2024September 26, 2024

The warm breeze blew through the windows as the open-air car glided through San Diego.  It was great to be back in…

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Three Days at Resorts World Las Vegas

Three Days at Resorts World Las Vegas

byLeslie Carbone May 20, 2024July 25, 2024

I looked through the floor-to-ceiling windows of my spacious suite, down past the pool deck, and out toward the other casino resorts…

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Michelin Honors 7 Key Hotels in Washington, D.C.

Michelin Honors 7 Key Hotels in Washington, D.C.

byLeslie Carbone May 6, 2024May 7, 2024

Looking for a fine hotel in Washington, D.C.? This post contains affiliate links.  For more information, click here. Michelin has just announced seven…

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Admirals Club, Terminal 2, Concourse E, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia

Admirals Club, Terminal 2, Concourse E, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia

byLeslie Carbone April 29, 2024July 23, 2024

The fireplace glowed.  Quiet voices matched the muted decor.  I sank into a comfy chair and looked through large windows toward the…

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International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.:  “Spying Launched a Nation”

International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C.: “Spying Launched a Nation”

byLeslie Carbone April 15, 2024November 23, 2024

On February 4, 1777, General George Washington penned a letter to New York merchant Nathaniel Sackett. This post contains affiliate links.  For…

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Marriott Bets on Las Vegas and Beyond

Marriott Bets on Las Vegas and Beyond

byLeslie Carbone April 1, 2024July 17, 2024

My travel companion and I looked down from the floor-to-ceiling windows of our hotel suite.  The Fountains of Bellagio shimmied and swayed…

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Leslie Carbone

Welcome to Sancerres at Sunset! I fell in love with travel during a trip to Mexico when I was nine years old. After my misspent youth as a wage worker, I'm having so much more fun as a blogger, helping other discerning travellers plan fun and fascinating journeys. If you enjoy history and culture, if you appreciate the finer things, if you want to slow down and savor every experience, you're in the right place.

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