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  • Tim on the Rim: The Geologist Who Taught Us How to Read the Grand Canyon
    · September 27, 2026

    Tim on the Rim: The Geologist Who Taught Us How to Read the Grand Canyon

    We had already been wowed by the Grand Canyon. Then geologist Tim Wilson stood at the rim and showed us that the rocks in front of us were telling a story more than a billion years old. Some places you can appreciate without knowing much about them, and the Grand Canyon is certainly one of

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  • Wonders of the American West: Six Friends, Seven National Parks and One Very Grand Canyon
    · September 25, 2026

    Wonders of the American West: Six Friends, Seven National Parks and One Very Grand Canyon

    Seven national parks, 2,016 coach miles and six longtime friends. We went west for the scenery, but the people became just as much a part of the story. Linda and I joined Insight Vacations’ Wonders of the American West Small Group tour with Jeff and Jodi and Mike and Carla, friends we’ve known for years.

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  • Mount Dora, Florida: A Relaxed Lakeside Town Worth Lingering In
    · December 29, 2025

    Mount Dora, Florida: A Relaxed Lakeside Town Worth Lingering In

    Mount Dora surprised us in the best way. From lakeside mornings to walkable streets and an easygoing pace, this Central Florida town is ideal for retirees and travelers who enjoy lingering rather than rushing.

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  • Venice, Florida: A Walkable Gulf Coast Town with a Creative Spirit
    · December 29, 2025

    Venice, Florida: A Walkable Gulf Coast Town with a Creative Spirit

    We return to Venice, Florida year after year for its walkable downtown, thriving arts scene, and relaxed Gulf Coast rhythm. It’s a town that invites you to linger rather than rush. Venice is one of those Florida towns we keep coming back to. We visit at least once a year, usually timing our trip with

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  • Winter Park, Florida: Culture, Walkability, and a Different Side of Central Florida
    · December 29, 2025

    Winter Park, Florida: Culture, Walkability, and a Different Side of Central Florida

    Winter Park offers a calmer, more cultural side of Central Florida—walkable streets, parks, museums, and lake scenery that’s easy to enjoy at your own pace. When people think of Central Florida, they usually think of theme parks. Winter Park offers a completely different picture. Just north of downtown Orlando, Winter Park feels more like a

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  • Florida Day Trips & Short Getaways for Retirees
    · December 22, 2025

    Florida Day Trips & Short Getaways for Retirees

    Easy Florida day trips and short getaways designed for retirees who prefer comfort, flexibility, and travel at their own pace. One of the biggest advantages of traveling in Florida is how easy it is to explore without committing to a long, exhausting trip. Living here, we’ve learned that some of our favorite experiences come from

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  • Anna Maria Island: A Relaxed Florida Day Trip or Short Getaway
    · December 22, 2025

    Anna Maria Island: A Relaxed Florida Day Trip or Short Getaway

    A calm, personal guide to Anna Maria Island for retirees and unhurried travelers—how it feels, how to get around, and when a day trip becomes a short getaway Anna Maria Island is the kind of place that gently encourages you to slow down—without asking you to do anything in particular. We’ve visited many Florida beach

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  • St. Augustine: A Relaxed Florida City for History Lovers
    · December 22, 2025

    St. Augustine: A Relaxed Florida City for History Lovers

    A calm, unhurried look at St. Augustine for retirees and history lovers—how to visit without rushing, when to stay overnight, and how to enjoy the city at a comfortable pace. St. Augustine has a way of making people feel like they’re supposed to see everything. As the oldest continuously occupied European-established city in the United

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