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2017 QuickChek Festival Of Ballooning Best Ever
Posted on July 31, 2017 by lenrapp in BLOG, Events, Festivals, Hot Air Ballooning, New Jersey, Photography, Places of Interest, Travel, United States.” The QuickChek Festival Of Ballooning Best Ever” is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America and is the premier family entertainment attraction in New Jersey and took place on July 28th – 30th 2017. The festival holds the dual distinction of being a recipient of The New Jersey Governor’s […]
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Family Fun Florida’s Lion Country Safari
Posted on December 23, 2016 by lenrapp in Attractions, Florida, Lion Country Safari, Places of Interest, Theme Parks, Travel, United States.Lion Country Safari Our 5 Star Pick Updated Dec. 23, 2016 – Originally published January 2015 Over the years I have visited many theme and amusement parks including those that feature a safari like experience. The one that I love to visit when ever I spend time with my son’s family in Florida is the […]
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Harmony World’s Largest Cruise Ship
Posted on December 13, 2016 by lenrapp in Caribbean, Cruises, Harmony of the Seas, Royal Caribben Cruise Lines, Travel.The Harmony of the Seas Overview As many of my readers know, I have been fortunate to cruise on and write about, a number of Royal Caribbean International ships. Over the years I have covered their Freedom Class ships including the Navigator of the Seas and the Freedom of the Seas. More recently we were […]
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A Visit To New York’s American Museum of Natural History
Posted on September 5, 2016 by lenrapp in Attractions, BLOG, Museums, New York, Places of Interest, Travel, United States.It has been three years since my last visit to the museum. The American Museum of Natural History is by far my favorite museum. It has been three years since my last visit to the museum. The American Museum of Natural History is by far my favorite museum. It has been 65 years since […]
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Cruise On The Azamara Journey To Venice + Croatia 2016
Posted on August 4, 2016 by lenrapp in Azamara Club Cruises, Croatia, Cruises, Europe, Royal Caribben Cruise Lines, Travel, Venice.The Azamara Journey From Venice to Croatia We decided it was time to take a cruise on one of the Azamara ships. The two Azamara Club ships are known as boutique ships because of their size and elegance. Azamara is also an upscale cruise line that began in 2007 as part of the Royal […]
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Sesame Place – Summer Fun For The Entire Family
Posted on June 15, 2016 by lenrapp in BLOG, Theme Parks, Travel, Uncategorized, United States.Watch Our Video Now… Why I Love Theme Parks I usually don’t have the opportunity to visit a theme park unless I am traveling to Florida where there are so many. In New Jersey I have visited Great Adventure and of course our local theme park Keansburg Amusement Park. A theme park is defined as […]
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Traveling through California’s Central Coast, San Luis Obispo
Posted on June 7, 2016 by lenrapp in California, California, Montyana de Oro State Park, Travel, United States.Article: Alice Diamond For International Press Assoc. When visiting California, everyone immediately thinks they must see Los Angeles and San Francisco. But right in between these two busy cities, in the middle of the state lies beautiful San Luis Obispo. A wonderful place to stop, unwind and spend a few days. San Luis Obispo County […]
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Acadia National Park – A Photographic Journey
Posted on June 7, 2016 by lenrapp in Arcadia, National Parks, Photography, Travel, United States.Article and Photos: John Soule – International Press Assoc. & IMPress Magazine Acadia National Park is located in Maine less than an hour’s drive from Bangor. One of the oldest National Parks on the East Coast, Acadia offers an abundance of opportunities for outdoor activities and a wealth of subjects for the photographer. The park […]
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Opening weekend of the 38th International Balloon Festival of Château-d’Oex
Posted on June 7, 2016 by lenrapp in Europe, Events, Hot Air Ballooning, Photography, Switzerland, Travel.Article and Photos: Dominique Schreckling – IMPress Magazine Since 1979 the small village of Château-d’Oex in the beautiful Swiss alpine valley of the Pays-d’Enhaut has been holding the International Balloon Festival. Lasting nine consecutive days, it is amongst the longest balloon festivals in the world. Each year, over 70 balloons are participating in the event […]
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Budapest Official City Tour
Posted on May 12, 2016 by lenrapp in Budapest, Europe, Hungary, Photography, Travel.Our First Day The first day in Budapest was one to recharge our batteries. I was so tired I fell asleep soon after we arrived and slept through to the following morning. I think I slept a total of 16 hours and felt rested when I awoke at 6 AM their time. I shot photos […]
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