Outdoor Adventures

Summer Festivals: New Haven and BeyondThe lineup of festivals around the country this summer promises music, art, history and culture—coupled with fun.

The Kentucky Derby will take place on May 4, 2013.

The Kentucky Derby: Where Hats Trump HorsesIts unclear whether hats or horses command more attention at this iconic race.

The San Francisco Bay Bridge before Bay Lights

Bay Lights: A Brilliant New Exhibit on the San Francisco Bay BridgeBay Lights, by artist Leo Villareal, will light up the sky over the San Francisco Bay Bridge.

Club Med Dominican Republic in the 1970s

The First All-Inclusive Vacations: Reminiscences of Club MedWe are proud to announce that this story is the winner of the prestigious Gold Medal from the North American Travel Journalists Association

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Take a Hike on New Year’s Day

By: Irene S. Levine

December 29, 2012

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Take a Hike: First Day Hikes’ at State Parks in the U.S. on January 1, 2013

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The New Survivor: Insights Into Reality TV Programs and Reality TV Stars

By: Susan Orlins

November 1, 2012

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The New Survivor: Insights Into Reality TV Programs and Reality TV Stars

Watching the new Survivor with Eliza—from Survivor: Vanuatu and Micronesia: Fans v Favorites—sheds light on reality tv stars.

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Life Lessons From the Show Survivor, One of the Longest Running Reality Television Programs

By: Susan Orlins

October 25, 2012

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Life Lessons From the Show Survivor, One of the Longest Running Reality Televis

Eliza Orlins, a two-time contestant on the show Survivor talks about how the experience has influenced her life.

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Importance of Personality on the Show Survivor From a Cast Member Who Has Seen All Survivor Episodes

By: Susan Orlins

October 18, 2012

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The show Survivor requires more than strength and will power, as you learn from

The show Survivor tests the limits of a contestant's will and strength, but Survivor episodes reveal how much personality plays a role.

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For Insights into the New Survivor We Have an Exclusive Q&A with a Favorite Contestant

By: Susan Orlins

October 11, 2012

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For insights into the new Survivor we have an exclusive Q&A with a favorite contestant

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Survivor Series 2012: Two-Time Contestant Dishes

By: Susan Orlins

October 4, 2012

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I think Survivor has gotten easier.

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A Virtual Walk on Fifth Avenue

By: Irene S. Levine

October 2, 2012

Fifth Avenue, sometimes called the most expensive shopping street in the world, is much more than that. This week, the American Planning Association designated it as one of its 10 Great Streets for 2012—-calling it "expansive and majestic" with a "style and splendor that is virtually unparalleled in the U.S." Here are some reasons why:

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Survivor Series 2012: Sex on the Set and More

By: Susan Orlins

September 27, 2012

Survivor Series 2012, episode two in the Phillipines, dealt another blow to Team Russell. My daughter and two-time contestant, Eliza Orlins, and I watched together. Afterwards, I asked her questions about deprivation, showmance and sex on the set. See what she had to say. And see my bio for links to my relationship, healthy recipe, celebrity, mind/body and other posts as well as to my blog, Confessions of a Worrywart.

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Survivor Series 2012: Watching With Contestants

By: Susan Orlins

September 20, 2012

The new Survivor Series in 2012 has gotten off to an exciting start. My daughter Eliza Orlins, a two-time contestant, and I have often watched episodes with other contestants, including some winners. Recently Eliza moved to Beijing; I Skyped her and then placed my laptop in front of my TV so she could watch Survivor in real time.

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Travel with Grandkids: 5 Great Ideas

By: Susan Breslow

September 19, 2012

When you travel with your grandkids — unless you have unlimited funds — it's a major vacation for you, too. Although it's essential to pick a destination that will engage (and possibly even educate) the younger generation, you owe it to yourself to also choose a place that you'll love as well. These five place each appeal to different interests.  For more ideas, visit VirtualTourist.com.