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K.C. Dermody

K.C. Dermody is the author of 'Best Travel Guide for First Time Visitors to Ireland' and hundreds of travel articles published online and in print. She's traveled the world, currently living in Baja, Mexico. When she's not writing, she might be found swimming with sea lions in the Sea of Cortez, paddling among icebergs in Newfoundland, or hiking to the top of a volcanic crater in Iceland.

Stories by K.C.

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Lakeside Getaways

Top 14 Illinois Lake House Rentals

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 23, 2021

Located in the Great Lakes region, it's no surprise that Illinois is home to many lakes. In fact, it offers more than 2,316 square miles of water, with Lake Michigan…

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Tropical Getaway

Top 15 Airbnbs in the U.S. Virgin Islands

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 22, 2021

Easily accessed from the U.S. mainland,  the U.S. Virgin Islands are only about 50 miles east of Puerto Rico and just over 1,100 miles from Miami. Made up of St.…

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Romantic Retreats

15 Best Weekend Getaways for Couples in the U.S.

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 20, 2021

While week-long or longer vacations might mean jetting off to Paris or the Caribbean, when you've only got a weekend available you're probably going to want to stick closer to…

View of the pool at Beachfront Noku Beach House
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Beachfront Luxury

Discover this Dreamy Noku Beach House in Bali From Netflix’s ‘Vacation Rentals’ Show

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 16, 2021

If you watched Season 1 of Netflix’s "The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals," you surely remember the Noku Beach House. In fact, you've probably been dreaming of it ever since,…

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Best of Italy

Top 14 Hotels in Florence, Italy

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 16, 2021

Tucked into the Tuscan hills along the banks of the Tuscan River, Florence is the cradle of the Renaissance, with incredible art and architecture at every turn, including museums with…

Mountains surround the beautiful Silverwood Lake in San Bernardino
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Sun & Fun

8 Best Swimming Lakes Near Los Angeles

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 10, 2021

While Los Angeles is famous for its beautiful golden sands, waves for surfing and calmer water for ocean swimming, this desert city is also within 100 miles of multiple lakes.…

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Romantic Retreats

14 Best Couples Resorts in Georgia

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 9, 2021

If you're looking for a romantic couples' stay in Georgia, you've got lots of choices. Want to stay by the coast, enjoying strolls hand-in-hand across the sand? Or maybe you're…

1800s buildings in haunted Virginia City
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Spooky Stays

13 of the Most Haunted Towns to Stay in This Halloween Season

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 8, 2021

With the Halloween season just around the corner, those who appreciate a good spook might want to consider planning a visit to one of the most haunted towns. Of course,…

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Scenic Stays

Top 14 Kentucky Lake House Rentals

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 7, 2021

Kentucky is famous for its bluegrass and its horses, but it also has nearly 50 lakes and 2,000 miles of navigable waterways. If you're looking for a lake vacation in…

The ocean meets the cliffs of the shoreline at the Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa in California
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California Dreamin'

14 Best Hotels In & Around San Luis Obispo, California

By K.C. Dermody | Sep 6, 2021

If you're planning to visit the San Luis Obispo (SLO) area, you'll not only have a long list of things to do but some great hotels to choose from. Want…

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