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Trips With A Twist

December 2006

Would the real Santa please stand up?

On the Friday before Christmas, I learned anew that there is a Santa Claus. And I discovered his name is Larry.

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314 Places It’s Always Christmas

This travel guide has the names, addresses, phone numbers and Web addresses (where available) for 314 unique shopping destinations.

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A home away from home?

You may have dreamed of international travel but been sidetracked by the cost, the complexity or the intimidating prospect of traveling alone in a foreign land. An alternative, of course, is the group tour, but it comes with its own set of drawbacks. The Seniors Vacation and Home Exchange may be an option worth considering.

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Live rent-free as a property caretaker

Since 1983, the Caretaker Gazette has been hooking up property owners with people who have the availability and willingness to serve as caretakers or house sitters. Guess what? Such arrangements are often ideal opportunities for RVers.

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Snore and Roar

It’s no secret that incongruity is the basis of a good deal of humor—and creativity. Putting things together which normally don’t rub shoulders with each other is a surefire way to spark new relationships and sometimes unleash startling, surprising and enjoyable results.

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Tour the Indies without leaving home

Thinking of lounging on sun-soaked beaches? Think again. You see, indies is short for independents. Collectively, indies are at the center of one of the most intriguing travel ideas to come along in years: bookstore tourism.

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If you like secrets, this is just the ticket.

When it comes to behind-the-scenes tours, there is a tantalizing variety of choices out there. Of course, you’ll have to decide upfront if you really want to know and understand just how everything works. Part of the fascination with some attractions is the mystery that surrounds them.

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