Three-generation adventure

'Where in the world do you want to go?" I had no idea where this question would lead when I put it to three generations of my family last Christmas. Eleven months later, I can report that all 11 of us are off to South Africa.

The world at your feet

Humans have the proclivity to seek exotic destinations and distant itineraries when the most marvelous discoveries can be just footsteps away in our gardens and neighborhood parks. Through its 2010-11 calendar of environmental education programs, the Carolina Children’s garden opens your eyes to what is right at your feet.

Theater events this week

PROFESSIONAL THEATERSARASOTA"THE MAGIC OF SUMMER": Las Vegas veteran magician Vince Carmen is a

COLLEGE BRIEFS

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Africa's Most Extreme Wildlife Encounters

Eat with giraffes, cuddle with chimpanzees or ride an elepant, all while living in colonial-style luxury.