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Monkey Business: A Visit to an Animal Sanctuary near Manta, Ecuador

This unusual animal sanctuary is just one-half hour from a port city.

By: Irene S. Levine
October 31, 2011
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Howler monkeys can be found in the jungles of Ecuador.Source: Getty Images

Howler monkeys make the loudest sounds of any land animal.

An uncommon animal sanctuary in Ecuador
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Blue Hill at Stone Barns: Farm-to-Table Sunday Lunch

A Hudson Valley "Farmer's Feast"

By: Irene S. Levine
July 11, 2011
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First Lady Michelle Obama (shown with Chef Barber) hosted a Farm-to-Table Lunch at Blue Hill as part of her healthy eating program.

A visit to Blue Hill at Stone Barns reminds us of the link between farming and good eating.
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Searching for a New BFF? Take a Summer Course

Signing up for a summer course is a great way to expand your mind and your friendships.

By: Irene S. Levine
June 19, 2011
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The classroom is one of the easiest places to make new friends. A variety of enticing summer courses are wooing adult learners.

You can nurture your mind, self-esteem and friendships by going back to school for a summer session.
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Galapagos Islands: Wild, Wonderful, Accessible

Expeditions to Darwin's original laboratory are sure to amaze

By: James A. Frank
February 24, 2011
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The Galapagos Islands, off the western coast of South America, are among the world's most popular adventure destinations. Ever since Charles Darwin investigated the islands and its animal inhabitants while sailing on the HMS Beagle nearly 180 years ago, amateur scientists and nature lovers have flocked there to see the rare species such as giant Galapagos turtles, blue-footed boobies (shown in the photograph), sea lions, seals, and flightless cormorants.

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Resort Report: Fairmont Turnberry Isle

Golf, tennis, warmth, and more in north Miami

By: James A. Frank
December 16, 2010
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While most of the country was in winter's icy grip last weekend, I was in south Florida, a guest of the Fairmont Turnberry Isle resort in Aventura, at the north end of Miami. With golf, tennis, pools, spa, restaurants, and more, FTI is the sort of place where you can do a lot or a lot of nothing. You'll be happy either way.

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