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Luxury Cruise Lines for Your Next Vacation

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury.

Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

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whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs.

Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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Restaurants The Thurman Cafe Bustling, rustic American haunt with oversized, toppings-loaded burgers & a full bar.

183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206 Phone: (614) 443-1570 | Web: thehurmancafe.com

Marcella’s Lively, group-friendly kitchen serving pizza, pasta & other Italian standards in relaxed surrounds.

615 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 223-2100 | Web: marcellasrestaurant.com

Brassica Locavore pita sandwiches are offered at this bright cafe with a contemporary interior & beer on tap.

680 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: (614) 867-5885 | Web: brassicas.com

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The Pearl

Rice Bowl Restaurant

A refined tavern serving creative fare, alongside wine, houseinfused drinks & a deep beer list.

641 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Old-fashioned, longtime familyrun outfit presenting Chinese & American classics in a sizable space.

2300 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

Little Palace Restaurant Buzzing hangout with a ‘60s feel, offering pies, subs & hearty pub fare & drinks until late.

240 S 4th St, Columbus, OH 43215

Lindey’s Old-school, special-occasion venue featuring a sophisticated American surf ‘n’ turf menu & a patio.

169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206

The Guild House Unique rustic-modern dining room for sampling eclectic, globally inspired seasonal menus.

624 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar Spanish small plates & paella served in a bustling, sleek space with a greenery-filled patio.

263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206

Union Cafe Bustling, gay-friendly bar/ restaurant offering hearty American chow, a large patio & entertainment.

782 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215

Northstar Cafe Modern, organic New American haunt with counter service, an open kitchen & house-baked sweets.

951 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201 COLUMBUS | OH |

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EVENTS APR 8 Equine Affaire Experience the nation’s premiere equine exposition, featuring an impressive educational program, the largest horse-related trade show in North America, top equine entertainment and competition and endless opportunities to experience, buy and sell horses of all types. Learn more at equineaffaire.com.

JUL 4 Red White & Boom Huge 4th of July festival in downtown Columbus with an all-day festival, plus entertainment, parade, and fireworks. Learn more at columbusonthecheap.com.

JUL 17 Columbus Summer Wine Fest Enjoy wine from at least 15 makers, check out arts & craft vendors, food trucks, and listen to live music. Learn more at columbuswinefest.com.

JUL 25 Jazz & Rib Fest BBQ Week Jazz & Rib Fest, presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, is a highly anticipated summertime tradition offering both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbecue. Admission is free!

Learn more at hotribscooljazz.org.

SEP 10 Columbus Oktoberfest Put on your dirndls and lederhosen, pump up the polka and raise your beer stein. Columbus’ German heritage is on display at this fun annual celebration. Enjoy plenty of German tradition and culture at this event.

Learn more at experiencecolumbus.com.

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FOUR APPS

to help you save money for FREE 1. MINT Mint tracks your expenses and places them in budget categories. It syncs many accounts: checking and savings, credit cards, loans, investments and bills. You can also set limits, and Mint lets you know if you’re approaching those limits.

2. GOODBUDGET Goodbudget is more about planning for your finances than tracking previous transactions. This app is based on the envelope budgeting system helping you portion out your monthly income toward specific spending categories.

3. EVERYDOLLAR This apps offers a zero-based budgeting framework that’s simpler than many other apps. You can manually enter incoming and outgoing money throughout the month. Also, you can categorize line items and set reminders.

4. PERSONAL CAPITAL This is primarily an investment tool, but its app includes features helpful for budgeters looking to track their spending. You can connect and monitor checking, savings and credit card accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, mortgages and loans.

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Education Trends

Education has always been one of the leading factors in shaping the future.

We have seen a revolution of sorts in education, with new and unconventional approaches that include collaborative learning, doing away with traditional classrooms, and encouraging harnessing of information from various sources. Check out our list of top education trends to look forward to this year.

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1 Technology & Software Technology and software share knowledge with students directly.

Software can be used to help with writing essays or solving math problems, allowing them to learn faster and better than teachers can aid with.

2 Gamification

Gamification is poised to have a bigger impact than the internet did.

Video games are more engaging and effective at teaching than traditional methods, but it is important to start using them as learning tools.

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EVENTS SEP 25 Arnold Sports Festival Drawing more than 22,000 athletes annually who compete in more than 80 sports & events, including 16 Olympic sports, along with over 1,000 booths at the Fitness Expo, this event is every fitness enthusiasts “mustattend” event. Learn more at columbusonthecheap.com.Enjoy delectable foods of all types cooked fresh onsite. Learn more at treasurecoast.com.

OCT 31 Pumpkins Aglow After dark, take the family to stroll jack-o-lantern illuminated paths as you explore Franklin Park Conservatory’s pumpkin patch and Pumpkin Houses.

You’ll also see enchanting decorations, such as larger-than-life spiders, a foggy creek and a ghostly graveyard.

NOV TBD Holiday Treasure Hunt Embark on the Annual Holiday Treasure Hunt while buying that special gift by collecting stamps for any six of the 27 participating shops. Enjoy the beauty of Hocking Hills and the magic of holiday cheer while shopping at locally-owned shops in the region! Learn more at explorehockinghills.com.

DEC 21 Wildlights Central Ohio’s favorite family holiday tradition features millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer and other holiday festivities. Discover more at experiencecolumbus.com.

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BRAVO The Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) provides comprehensive individual and community programs for survivor advocacy and support to LGBTQI survivors of hate and bias violence, discrimination, intimate partner violence, stalking, and/or sexual assault. BRAVO.EQUITASHEALTH.ORG | (866) 862-7286 STONEWALL COLUMBUS Stonewall aims to be an organization that serves the full spectrum of our LGBTQ+ rainbow, Stonewall is a vital hub for providing access to information and resources that address the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.

STONEWALLCOLUMBUS.ORG | (614) 229-7764 EQUALITY OHIO Equality Ohio identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality. Our vision is an Ohio where people are welcome, affirmed and flourishing. EQUALITYOHIO.ORG | (614) 224-0400 LOVEBOLDLY LOVEboldly exists to create and develop spaces where LGBTQIA+ people can flourish in Christianity. Our vision is a world where all LGBTQIA+ people can belong, feel safe, and flourish. LOVEBOLDLY.NET | (859) 904-8056 DIVERSITY CHAMBER OF CENTRAL OHIO The Diversity Chamber of Central Ohio is an organization made up of community leaders and activists coming together to empower the LGBTQ+ business community of central Ohio. Founded in 2016 by local movers and shakers, we’re promoting LGBTQ+ business with professional development opportunities, community resources, and networking events. DIVERSITYCOLUMBUS.ORG

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3 Virtual Reality

Students get to experience being in a place they have never been to before.

VR Headsets Learning provides an immersive experience for students, who can learn everything they need right inside the classroom.

4 TEDx Learning Style

A TEDx learning style can capture students’ interest in learning more.

The TEDx learning style uses the power of technology, innovation, and collaboration to make knowledge accessible in a unique way.

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Student-controlled

This is a method for teaching that lets students learn at their own pace.

This allows students to select their coursework and move through a course as quickly or slowly as they would like.

6 Interactive Blackboards This is considered a must-have by teachers and students.

By linking tablets or smartboards to projectors, the interactive blackboard creates a surface that can be written on by a pen or stylus.

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ART MUSEUM Columbus Museum of Art ........................................................................................... 2 CLEANING SERVICES Merry Maids ................................................................................................................ 11 DENTIST Grandview Dental Care ............................................................................................... 3 EDUCATION Columbus State Community College ......................................................................... 3 EVENT PLANNING Berlyn Events ................................................................................... (front inside cover) FITNESS 614 Fitness ................................................................................................................... 11 HAIR SALON Phia Salon .................................................................................................................... 2 HEALTHCARE Eastside Health Center .............................................................................................. 17 INTERIOR DESIGN Michelle Reichel Interiors ......................................................................................... 8-9 ITALIAN DINING Marcella’s ..................................................................................................................... 3 JEWELRY Alexander’s Jewelers ................................................................................... (front cover) LIBRARY Columbus Metropolitan Library ................................................................................. 17 NAIL SALON Nails on Neil .................................................................................... (back inside cover) PEST CONTROL Plunkett’s Pest Control .............................................................................................. 13 REAL ESTATE Ritchie Realty Group | ReMax Metro Plus .................................... (back outside cover) SKIN CARE Downtown Dermatology ........................................................................................... 13 SWEET TREATS Gigi’s Cupcakes .......................................................................................................... 17

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