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Luxury Vacation In Rehoboth Beach

Luxury Vacation In Rehoboth Beach

When I was a kid spending summers at the Shore, luxury was the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. It was all about sand and surf and the freedom of bare feet, late sundowns and no school. However, now that we’re all older, we sometimes want to pamper ourselves in a little luxury, even when we’re at the beach and in Rehoboth Beach Delaware we have plenty of opportunity to do just that. Here are some ideas to consider for that special trip to the beach:

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Gonzo Traveler: Finding God In Unexpected Places

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Gonzo Traveler: Finding God In Unexpected Places

Jakera (hello) to the shy, beautiful sisters who live with their parents near our small camp jungle camp / Photo Robin Esrock

Deep in the jungle, Robin Esrock discovers religious influence, and has his own spiritual moment with dolphins.

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Holy War: How Conflict Shapes The Culture Of Israel

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Holy War: How Conflict Shapes The Culture Of Israel

Feature photo by Tierecke. Photo by Harsh1.0.

Almost since its inception, Israel has been in conflict. What role does war play in shaping the Jewish states’ identity?

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I’m on a bus in Israel leaving the airport. It’s very early in the morning. The day is already so hot you can see waves of heat shimmering off the highway.

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Wining, Dining, and Enjoying Mendocino, CA

Wining, Dining, and Enjoying Mendocino, CA

Mendocino, California is one of the most beautiful and scenic destinations of North America in my book.  This very place inspired me to ask my then girlfriend to marry me and we have fortunately been back to visit once since then.  I cannot say enough great things about the area which encompasses the Redwood forest and the neighboring towns of Boonville and Yorkville. 

 

When going through Boonville, beer is highly toted as well as wine.  Any hop lover will enjoy the local brew as a refreshing break to all of the wine that is

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Destin, Florida ~ The Emerald Coast of Florida’s Panhandle

Destin, Florida ~ The Emerald Coast of Florida’s Panhandle

As I personally grew up in the south (Georgia) my family went to Destin, Florida just about every summer for a week on the beach.  With white beaches and clear blue water, Destin is a major destination (no pun intended…) for southerners as well as tourists from all over the world.  The Emerald Coast as it’s known as offers the vacationing visitor all of the activities that one can expect when going to the beach.

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10 Most Influential Spiritual Books Of The Past 50 Years

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10 Most Influential Spiritual Books Of The Past 50 Years

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We usually talk about our physical journeys, but there are plenty of spiritual adventures worth taking as well.

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My own spiritual journey began when I picked up a copy of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. It wasn’t the first “New Age” book I had read, but for the first time, I felt open to receiving the guidance within those pages.

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Interview: Benyamin Cohen Finds Jesus, Becomes a Better Jew

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Interview: Benyamin Cohen Finds Jesus, Becomes a Better Jew

Feature photo by Flickmor. Photo above by teresia.

A one on one interview with Jewish author Benyamin Cohen about his book “My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith”

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Left Or Right? How Political Ideology Shapes Your Moral Worldview

.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} Political parties the world over rarely seem to share anything in common. But the similarities are revealed if you know where to look.

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Left Or Right? How Political Ideology Shapes Your Moral Worldview

Portia Remnant

You’ve heard the rhetoric.You’ve seen the ads. You’ve chosen sides, and the other guy has, too. And it’s not your side.

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Dewey Beach Delaware-The Skinniest Town?

Dewey Beach Delaware-The Skinniest Town?

A mile long and 2 blocks wide, so you’re never more than a block from salt water-that’s Dewey Beach Delaware, perhaps the skinniest town ever! You can walk to the rambunctious Atlantic Ocean or the more tranquil Rehoboth Bay in just a couple of minutes from anywhere in town. You can’t get much closer to the sea without actually being on a boat.

If you prefer to travel north or south along the coast, the good time Jolley Trolley will get you there in beach style. This inexpensive shuttle service operates on a regular schedule throughout the summer months and is a popular way to get safely from home along Highway 1 where the boisterous nightlife often spills out into the streets.

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5 Barriers To Inner Travel (And How To Break Them)

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5 Barriers To Inner Travel (And How To Break Them)

What’s keeping you from enjoying your travels? Here’s 5 barriers to your inner travel experience.

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Photo Anna Brones

It happens surprisingly often that, when we are traveling and are confronted by paradisaical locations and amazing people, we are unable to enjoy ourselves entirely.

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