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Visiting the city of New Orleans and hearing the sounds and intonations of blues music really inspired me to learn a little bit about the blues harmonica songs I kept hearing around town. And why they are so closely tied to the sufferings of the Africans (the “cradle of the blues”), Caribbeans, Haitians, and even …

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Have you ever thought about diving Cancun cenotes while in the Riviera Maya? The stunning Kukulkan Cenote is a 33 feet (10 meters) deep blue cavern that is part of the Chac Mool caving system in Yucatan, Mexico. It is set in a jungle scenery with fresh and saltwater, lots of fossils, and even a …

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From its world-class art museums to its floating flower markets, the city of Amsterdam is reinventing itself from its hedonistic side to now focusing on its rich artistic heritage. Culturally, it’s one of Europe’s most diverse and eclectic destinations. With its fascinating history that spans seven centuries, today it is a charming mix of shopping, …

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Cancun Diving is a must if you are a certified diver and you in the area since they have more than 30 dive sites in what they call the Cancun National Marine Park. The Cancun reefs often have schools of snappers, barracudas, angelfish, and many other species living in an amazing ecosystem. One of my …

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Barcelona Spain with its cosmopolitan feel, “old town” architecture, some of the best gastronomy around, and beachside bohemian vibe, how could any city get much better than this? Truly visitors love its Mediterranean climate, as it never really gets too hot or too cold (only muggy in June and July). Barcelona’s old town is like …

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Dr. Cacinda Maloney, Travel Expert Luxury Travel Writer, Brand Ambassador, and Digital Content Creator I have traveled every six weeks of my life for over 25+ years. A Doctor by profession, I gave up my career eight years ago to travel the world! Welcome to PointsandTravel.com PointsandTravel is about adventure, cultural, and smart luxury travel …

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  My Bucket List An interesting perspective on bucket lists is that if you don’t write ideas down, they never get accomplished. As people grow older, they tend to find that their lives have been wrapped up in a family, work, and obligations. Is it really a life worth living if you don’t know how …

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