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Want to Live in Alaska For Free? Program Gives You a Place Next to North America’s Tallest Peak

By Mimi Perez | October 21, 2022 | Comments Off on Want to Live in Alaska For Free? Program Gives You a Place Next to North America’s Tallest Peak

“The pleasure isn’t in doing the thing, the pleasure is in planning it,” so says author John Green. As I was putting up our fall decorations, I could not help but think of our summer vacation to Alaska. We spent six months planning what we would see and where we would eat. Anticipation is a…

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Travel These Alaska Sites to Awaken Your Spirit of Adventure

By Mimi Perez | August 2, 2022 |

Study after study has shown that taking a vacation is good for you, your brain, and your entire existence. After two and a half years of dealing with the pandemic, my husband and I jumped at the chance to take a vacation to Alaska. Good friends of ours asked us last December if we wanted…

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Homer, Alaska Retreats Under $1 Million To Get Away From It All

By Amy Puchaty | October 22, 2019 | Comments Off on Homer, Alaska Retreats Under $1 Million To Get Away From It All

This week we take you to the seaside port of Homer, Alaska. According to Coastal Living, the charming Alaskan enclave is the prettiest beach town in the state! And from what we can tell, your money goes far in the untamed beachfront destination.

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Cool Summers in Houston? Sure, in Houston, Alaska!

By Jon Anderson | June 29, 2016 |

Not a fan of fans?  Is the beach just a sandy frying pan?  Well, if a hot summer of 65 degrees is paradise to you, head to Houston!  Located about 60 miles from Anchorage, Houston, AK., offers the perfect summer experience of long cool days and short nights.  How short?  Try twilight at midnight in…

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Get More Pleasure From Life With Second Homes in These Incredible Locations

By Mimi Perez | March 20, 2023 | Comments Off on Get More Pleasure From Life With Second Homes in These Incredible Locations

We all enjoy getting the newest gadget or updating our wardrobe but recent surveys have shown that people get more long-lasting enjoyment and pleasure from experiences as opposed to material items.  According to a study by Science Direct, when we spend for experiential purposes we not only enjoy being “in the moment” of a trip…

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The Best Vacation Homes News, Trends, And Listings of 2022

By Joanna England | December 23, 2022 | Comments Off on The Best Vacation Homes News, Trends, And Listings of 2022

As interest rates rose in 2022, so did the cost of purchasing a second home. Naturally, this led to a slow market for second and vacation homes, one that left some ambitious disrupters cutting staff and budgets in the third quarter. However, second homes and vacation homes — especially those in desirable locations — are…

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