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Reclaiming Miami

Reclaiming Miami

Since my first visit twelve years ago, I have loathed Miami as a vacation destination. No offense to Miami residents or people who love the town, I’ve just had...

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Road Trip! Destination: Washington, DC

Road Trip! Destination: Washington, DC

My mother once told me, “If you found out that you could drive to China, you would.” Though China might be a little more than I could stand to do by car, there...

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Getaway to Santo Domingo

Getaway to Santo Domingo

The Dominican Republic is a destination that I had heard many people rave about. From the all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana to the array of beautiful beaches in...

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I Left My Heart in San Francisco

I Left My Heart in San Francisco

San Francisco ranks very high on my list of favorite cities. I’ve been twice in the last two years and with me, returning to a destination is a sure sign of loving...

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Viva Las Vegas!

Viva Las Vegas!

My family spent lots of time in Las Vegas before I was born because of my father’s Golden Gloves boxing career. When I was nine months old, we packed up and moved...

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New Year’s in Barcelona

New Year’s in Barcelona

My favorite travel buddy, Romulus, and I had decided on a trip to Barcelona, Spain over the holiday break of 2010. The timing worked great for our work schedules...

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Jarrod on Island Time

Jarrod on Island Time

Since I’ve been travelling more often, I’ve taken two very different types of vacations. One is where I’ve gone with an itinerary of landmarks to see, activities...

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Jarrod in “The Big Easy”

Jarrod in “The Big Easy”

Friday lunch at Galatoire's with a bunch of new friends Two weeks before Easter weekend, I logged on to a travel website knowing that New Orleans was at the...

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An American in Paris

An American in Paris

Going to Paris had been a dream of mine since I can remember and I decided it would be the perfect way to celebrate my 30th birthday. After getting the passport,...

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