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There are destinations that look beautiful in photos, and then there are destinations that stay with you long after the trip is over. Costa Rica is one of those places. It has a way of pulling you in with its landscapes,...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-costa-rica-volcanoes-cloud-forests-and-beaches","title":"Spotlight On: Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests and Beaches","summary":"There are destinations that look beautiful in photos, and then there are destinations that stay with you long after the trip is over. Costa Rica is one of those places. It has a way of pulling you in with its landscapes,...","date_modified":"2026-05-28T13:48:46Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/viewpoint-on-europe%E2%80%99s-new-entryexit-system-ees","html_content":"

Europe’s new Entry/Exit System is now live. Here’s what non-EU travelers should know before visiting—and how to prepare with confidence.

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A Traveler’s Walk Through Graceland: The Home Where Elvis Truly Lived

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Tucked quietly on Main Street in downtown Sarasota , The Fat Rabbit Pub isn’t the kind of place you just happen to see — it’s the kind you find.\nRide the elevator up, step through the door, and you’re greeted by a cozy, ...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-the-fat-rabbit-%E2%80%94-sarasota%E2%80%99s-hidden-gem","title":"Spotlight On: The Fat Rabbit — Sarasota’s Hidden Gem ","summary":"Tucked quietly on Main Street in downtown Sarasota , The Fat Rabbit Pub isn’t the kind of place you just happen to see — it’s the kind you find.\nRide the elevator up, step through the door, and you’re greeted by a cozy, ...","date_modified":"2025-10-24T15:10:47Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/viewpoint-on-home-based-work","html_content":"

Before COVID-19, we spent more time at the office than in our own homes. We made sure we had creature comforts like espresso machines, microwaves, and in some cases, a nice comfy chair for a quick afternoon nap. And desp...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/viewpoint-on-home-based-work","title":"Viewpoint On: Home Based Work","summary":"Before COVID-19, we spent more time at the office than in our own homes. We made sure we had creature comforts like espresso machines, microwaves, and in some cases, a nice comfy chair for a quick afternoon nap. And desp...","date_modified":"2025-10-23T17:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-lime-tree-bay-resort-your-ideal-beachfront-getaway","html_content":"

Why Lime Tree Bay Resort is One of My Favorite Escapes in the Florida Keys

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For nearly five decades, Café L’Europe was a cornerstone of Sarasota’s fine dining scene, exuding Old World charm and European elegance on the iconic St. Armands Circle. Now, under new ownership and a refined vision, the...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-caf%C3%A9-on-st-armands-tradition-reimagined","title":"Spotlight On: Cafe on St. Armands, Tradition Reimagined ","summary":"For nearly five decades, Café L’Europe was a cornerstone of Sarasota’s fine dining scene, exuding Old World charm and European elegance on the iconic St. Armands Circle. Now, under new ownership and a refined vision, the...","date_modified":"2025-02-04T16:32:09Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-sarasota-florida","html_content":"

As I packed my bags and bid farewell to the Miami life, little did I know that my move to Sarasota would lead me to discover a hidden gem nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast. It was a leap of faith driven by a desire for ...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-sarasota-florida","title":"Spotlight on: Sarasota, Florida","summary":"As I packed my bags and bid farewell to the Miami life, little did I know that my move to Sarasota would lead me to discover a hidden gem nestled along Florida's Gulf Coast. It was a leap of faith driven by a desire for ...","date_modified":"2024-11-15T19:57:01Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-tuscany-in-7-days","html_content":"

You may be wondering where to go for your next vacation. Perhaps you have already been to Hawaii, London, or Paris. Now it's time to try an authentic Italian vacation - even if you have already been to Rome and disliked ...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-tuscany-in-7-days","title":"Spotlight on: Tuscany in 7 Days","summary":"You may be wondering where to go for your next vacation. Perhaps you have already been to Hawaii, London, or Paris. Now it's time to try an authentic Italian vacation - even if you have already been to Rome and disliked ...","date_modified":"2021-10-25T18:54:32Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-25-most-haunted-hotels-in-the-us","html_content":"

Halloween is just around the corner!

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-25-most-haunted-hotels-in-the-us","title":"Spotlight On: 25 Most Haunted Hotels in The U.S.","summary":"Halloween is just around the corner!","date_modified":"2021-10-19T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-the-post-pandemic-caribbean-whats-open","html_content":"

What better way to enjoy the summer than a trip to the Caribbean? Whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended refresh and rejuvenate experience, we all need some \"Vitamin Sea\" to recover from a yearlong forced hibernat...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-the-post-pandemic-caribbean-whats-open","title":"Spotlight On: The Post-Pandemic Caribbean: What's Open?","summary":"What better way to enjoy the summer than a trip to the Caribbean? Whether it's a weekend getaway or an extended refresh and rejuvenate experience, we all need some \"Vitamin Sea\" to recover from a yearlong forced hibernat...","date_modified":"2021-07-09T21:43:03Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-puerto-rico","html_content":"

During these trying times of COVID-19, an escape from reality is a welcome opportunity to refresh and reset the mind.

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Florida is synonymous with Disney, the beaches, the everglades and so forth. And with that, Orlando/Tampa, Miami/Fort Lauderdale and Naples/Fort Myers see the largest amount of visitors.

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-crystal-river---citrus-county-florida","title":"Spotlight On: Crystal River - Citrus County, Florida ","summary":"Florida is synonymous with Disney, the beaches, the everglades and so forth. And with that, Orlando/Tampa, Miami/Fort Lauderdale and Naples/Fort Myers see the largest amount of visitors. ","date_modified":"2020-05-21T18:10:41Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-mendoza-argentina%E2%80%99s-wine-country","html_content":"

If you love wine the way I do, you might want to consider a trip to Mendoza, Argentina’s wine country . And don't worry, you don't need to be a professional wine connoisseur or sommelier to appreciate the true beauty of ...

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I am not a doctor, virologist, or any type of healthcare professional. But I felt compelled to write about some of the absurdities that COVID-19 has brought about.

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For years I have wanted to visit the Caribbean island of Cuba, the long forbidden fruit to American tourists. While I understand and support our political/economic embargo against a communist state, there is a history an...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-cuba","title":"Spotlight on: Cuba!","summary":"For years I have wanted to visit the Caribbean island of Cuba, the long forbidden fruit to American tourists. While I understand and support our political/economic embargo against a communist state, there is a history an...","date_modified":"2019-08-19T17:47:26Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-dubai-uae---1994","html_content":"

Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, it is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the cou...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-dubai-uae---1994","title":"Spotlight on Dubai, UAE - 1994","summary":"Dubai is the largest and most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, it is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the cou...","date_modified":"2019-06-17T00:33:59Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-berlin-reinvented","html_content":"

If you are like me, we love military history. And what better place than Berlin, former capital of the Axis, and the seat of power of the most villainous dictators of that time.

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-berlin-reinvented","title":"Spotlight on: Berlin, Reinvented","summary":"If you are like me, we love military history. And what better place than Berlin, former capital of the Axis, and the seat of power of the most villainous dictators of that time. ","date_modified":"2018-11-29T02:43:38Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-berlin-germany-part-1-%E2%80%93-east-vs-west","html_content":"

Berlin is one of my most visited cities… In fact, over 35 times and counting. Why? Well, during my career I have attended 29 editions of the ITB Berlin tourism trade show. It’s the largest travel trade show in the world,...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/spotlight-on-berlin-germany-part-1-%E2%80%93-east-vs-west","title":"Spotlight on: Berlin, Germany, Part 1 – East vs. West","summary":"Berlin is one of my most visited cities… In fact, over 35 times and counting. Why? Well, during my career I have attended 29 editions of the ITB Berlin tourism trade show. It’s the largest travel trade show in the world,...","date_modified":"2018-10-18T01:06:31Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/fort-collins-colorado-%E2%80%93-exciting-whitewater-adventure","html_content":"

Back in June of 2018, we were hungry for some heart-pounding adventure to shake off the work blues. We had just finished the IPW Denver show, the largest travel industry trade show in the U.S. After a grueling 3-day even...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/fort-collins-colorado-%E2%80%93-exciting-whitewater-adventure","title":"Fort Collins, Colorado – Exciting Whitewater Adventure","summary":"Back in June of 2018, we were hungry for some heart-pounding adventure to shake off the work blues. We had just finished the IPW Denver show, the largest travel industry trade show in the U.S. After a grueling 3-day even...","date_modified":"2018-10-05T02:14:07Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/chengdu---home-of-the-pandas","html_content":"

Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province (what we know as Szechuan) and home to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where visitors can view endangered giant pandas up close an...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/chengdu---home-of-the-pandas","title":"Chengdu - Home of the Pandas","summary":"Chengdu is the capital of southwestern China's Sichuan province (what we know as Szechuan) and home to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, where visitors can view endangered giant pandas up close an...","date_modified":"2018-09-19T02:51:54Z"},{"id":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/beijing-capital-of-china","html_content":"

Beijing, formerly known as Peking (yes, where the duck dish comes from), is the third most populous city in the world, located in northern China.

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China can be intimidating... language barriers, the food or just getting around. Imagine trying to jump in a cab and not being able to tell them where you want to go! And don't try repeating the hotel name over and over ...

","url":"https://fernandoharb.com/travel-stories/f/tips-for-planning-your-trip-to-china","title":"Tips for Planning Your Trip to China","summary":"China can be intimidating... language barriers, the food or just getting around. Imagine trying to jump in a cab and not being able to tell them where you want to go! And don't try repeating the hotel name over and over ...","date_modified":"2018-09-14T02:08:45Z"}]}