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Explore the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail

Posted on August 29, 2011 by CCox

Cajun Culinary creations await in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, including exploring the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail, which is a unique way to experience attractions while sampling a scrumptious staple snack. From rice fields to jambalaya or crawfish ponds to étouffée, in … Continue reading →

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The History of Sugar in St. Bernard

Posted on August 29, 2011 by CCox

St. Bernard Parish is sweetly nestled along the New Orleans Area Sugar Trail, which follows the most important crop in South Louisiana, sugarcane. Home to the largest sugar refinery in the world, Domino Sugar dates back to 1909. Generating over … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind Creole Cuisine in New Orleans

Posted on August 26, 2011 by CCox

New Orleans’ Creole fare reveals an enduring connection to the area’s diverse cultural heritage exposing more that just good meals. Cajun cooking began in Acadia, near present day Nova Scotia. France colonized Acadia but the British gained control, forcing the … Continue reading →

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Saving Money on California’s Best Attractions

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

Many families in America are cutting back and looking for budget-friendly vacation ideas. And thanks to California’s FunSpots program, families can still visit favorite California destinations without breaking the bank. California is, without question, America’s most diverse and thrilling playground. … Continue reading →

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From Neighborhoods to Museums, Culture is Everywhere in California

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

There are countless Californians who have dreamt and done amazing things, things that fortunately for you are just waiting to be discovered in places you might even know exist. For instance Fresno, a community known more for produce than culture, … Continue reading →

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California’s Wine List

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

With over 2,500 operating wineries in the state, California is the country’s largest wine producer and a mecca for oenophiles the world over. While the legend of full-bodied reds from Sonoma and Napa is well known to most, there are … Continue reading →

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California Flavors – A Constant State of Reinvention

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

Everywhere in California food circles, things are getting turned inside out and completely re-imagined. In the city centers of San Francisco, Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, and along the North and Central coasts, the cuisines are as a varied … Continue reading →

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Year-Round Waves on California’s Beaches

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

Beaches and California are of course synonymous, but there’s more to this story than meets the SPF factor. California’s coast is a diverse ecosystem with endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. And those activities aren’t limited to aquatic endeavors. Along the … Continue reading →

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Experience California; the Land of Dreaming Big and Doing Bigger

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

What is California about? Asking people on the street might prompt answers like this: “California is all about beaches, movie stars and perfect weather.” And this is true of course, but there’s so much more to the Golden State. It’s … Continue reading →

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More Beach for Your Blanket at North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands

Posted on August 9, 2011 by CCox

With more than 45 miles of pristine beaches, beautiful sunrises and sunsets over the water and a temperate climate year-round, North Carolina’s Brunswick Islands are the ideal place to vacation. While there is plenty of room on the beach to … Continue reading →

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