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When we decided to build our new home, we decided that we really wanted a master bathroom with lots of marble. So, what do you do when you know you are going to end up in Italy with some time on your hands? Why go to the source of where the marble comes from, Carrara, Italy – of course! I decided since we are going to visit the town, we would stay for a few days. Read on to learn more about the time we spent in the town, and about our marble …

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Let me just start by saying we love spending time every December in the beautiful city of Santa Fe. It’s been our tradition for about 11 years now. My husband and I love to stay close to the square so we can walk around and look at all the shops, take a trip to Ten Thousand Waves Spa, and try and visit at least one new place each year. December 2017 wasn’t any different. We booked a hotel right off the square, and after getting settled in, we headed off to start exploring …

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If you ever have the opportunity to go to Rothenburg, Germany take advantage of spending at least one night, and if possible two or three! There are several wonderful places to stay, so I’m sure you won’t go wrong with your choice. There is so much to see in this beautiful town. Take in the shopping, sights, and don’t miss the night watchman tour every night at 8:00pm (English version). Make sure you have cash, as they don’t accept any credit cards and wear comfy shoes since it’s an outside walking tour. It …

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