Charu Suri
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Charu Suri has been jetting around from country to country ever since she was five years old, and has lived in India, Africa, Italy, Greece and England. Her work has appeared in many national magazines including U.S. Airways Magazine and Simply the Best. Follow her adventures on her travel blog, Butterflydiary.com.

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The 14th Annual New York Chocolate Show Highlights (PHOTOS)

5 Comments | Posted November 12, 2011 | 16:50:00 (EST)

Whether you're a connoisseur, a chef, a foodie or someone who just likes to eat sweet stuff, The 14th Annual New York Chocolate Show is sure to have something that will surprise you.

The world's largest event dedicated to chocolate features more than 65 well-known...

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Family Friendly Activities In San Antonio, Texas

Posted October 24, 2011 | 14:30:00 (EST)

It's not all about the Alamo in the thriving city of San Antonio. From the iconic downtown area to the sprawling Westin La Cantera resort that's a Texas Colonial landmark, the city is souping up its offerings for adults and children alike. Here are some can't miss family...

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Another Side of Lone Star State

Posted August 12, 2011 | 01:06:38 (EST)

Travelers commonly associate Texas with cattle ranches, but the state has more to offer. For me, Canyon of the Eagles, near Austin, was a revelation: Here were elegant, winding trails, wild animals and wildflowers.

The air was thick with the sound of crickets -- a noise foreign to a metropolitan...

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Deconstructing the Best Discount Hotel Sites

Posted May 25, 2011 | 16:39:00 (EST)

While the demand for business and leisure travel in 2011 is picking up pace, it's safe to assume that the smart shopper mentality still exists, especially when it comes to hotels. Henry Harteveldt, Forrester Research's vice president and principal analyst for travel says 40 percent of travelers are...

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The Traveling Oxymoron: Luxurious Vegan Cruises

Posted August 2, 2010 | 18:10:58 (EST)

As a vegan traveler boarding my first cruise, I expected the usual slew of questions when it came to my culinary choices. "What's a vegan? Does this mean you don't eat? Are you like a fruitarian? If you saw a steak would you call PETA?"

A month ago, I was...

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