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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 Waterboy Breezy locale for Italian, French & Californian fare with a focus on seasonal, local ingredients.

2000 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95811 Phone: (916) 498-9891 | Web: www.waterboyrestaurant.com

Canon | East Sacramento Creative shared plates served with cocktails, beer & wine in a sleek, wood-accented space.

1719 34th St, Sacramento, CA 95816 Phone: (916) 469-2433 | Web: canoneastsac.com

Mulvaney’s B&L Refined eatery plating seasonal New American fare in a converted firehouse or on the garden patio.

1215 19th St, Sacramento, CA 95811 Phone: (916) 441-6022 | Web: mulvaneysbl.com

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Beast + Bounty

tylish, contemporary spot offering American fare, old-timey desserts & upmarket cocktails.

1116 15th St, Sacramento, CA

Airy, leafy & light-filled eatery offering wood-fired Californian cuisine for omnivores & vegans 1701 R St, Sacramento, CA

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The Red Rabbit

Industrial-chic seafood specialist with outdoor seating, a raw bar & inventive cocktails.

1118 16th St, Sacramento, CA

Stylish, rustic-chic outpost for farm-to-table New American plates & innovative cocktails.

2718 J St, Sacramento, CA

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Grange

Enduring Japanese eatery & sushi bar infusing classic dishes with international flavors.

3135 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA

High-end bar & eatery with a lofty feel preparing a farmto-fork menu & seasonal craft cocktails.

926 J St, Sacramento, CA

Zócalo Restaurant Roomy, elegant restaurant & bar with modern Mexican dishes, classic margaritas & weekend brunch.

1801 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

Sauced BBQ & Spirits his chill eatery featuring rustic decor & a full bar offers BBQ classics & Southern sides.

1028 7th St, Sacramento, CA

Moxie Restaurant Enduring option serving a rotating menu of elevated American cooking & wine in a convivial setting.

2028 H St, Sacramento, CA

Echo & Rig Modern American surf ‘n’ turf spot with a butcher on site, offering weekend brunch & craft beer.

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EVENTS Apr - May TBD Sacramento Sol Blume Sol Blume is a two day, outdoor, all ages, alt R&B, music festival, held in the heart of downtown Sacramento. Learn more at solblume.com.

Mar 17 Sacramento St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival A parade, live musical entertainment, outdoor beer gardens and a chance to find Leprechauns hiding throughout the charming historic district. Visit oldsacramento.com for details.

Jun 5-6 Sacramento Pride Fest & Parade Sacramento Pride takes place every June and features a parade, guest speakers, roving entertainment, kid’s fun, and more! Formerly know as the Lambda Freedom Fair, it is the oldest and largest gay pride event in Sacramento. Complete details at sacramentopride.org.

Jun 18-27 Sacramento French Film Festival Sacramento French Film Festival celebrates the rich history of French cinema and showcases both new releases as well as cult classics. Furthermore, you can enjoy all these films while taking a bite of sweet pastry or sipping a cup of coffee. Details at sacramentofrenchfilmfestival.org.

Jul 12 California Capital Airshow This festival is for everyone who enjoys a great show or has a love for aviation in general. You can watch a spectacular display of supersonicspeed jets, wing-walkers, parachutists, and gravity-defying aerobatic acts.

On-the-ground displays, food stalls, and other fun activities are also part of the festival. Learn more at californiacapitalairshow.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 17-18 Farm-to-Fork-Festival Farm-to-Fork Festival brings you delicious food, wines and brews directly from the farms to your table. It is a festival that offers great music concerts, mini markets selling fresh farm produce, great food, lineups, cooking demonstrations, culinary classes, regional wines, and craft beers. Details at farmtofork.com.

Oct 22-30 Sacramento Aloha Festival This free event celebrates Hawaiian, Tahitian, Samoan and other South Pacific cultures through dance and musical performances. The Island Marketplace is filled with vendors offering traditional crafts, fresh flower leis, baskets, hats, carved bone necklaces, and tapa cloth. learn more at sacalohafest.org.

Nov 21 Sacramento Harvest Festival The Harvest Festival showcases over 24,000 unique items that are all handmade and embellished right here in the USA. Shoppers are treated to items such as original art, jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, toys, home décor and more. Learn more at downtowngrid.com.

Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Sky Spectacular An event sponsored by the City of Sacramento on new year’s eve every year. It is free for all family-friendly events for residents and visitors alike.

The celebrations include live music, street entertainment, dinner specials, kids activities, hot food and drinks, and arcade games. learn more at sacramento365.com.

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SACRAMENTO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER The Sacramento LGBT Community Center works to create a region where LGBTQ+ people thrive. We support the health and wellness of the most marginalized, advocate for equality and justice, and work to build a culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.

Phone: 916.442.1120 | Web: sccenter.org SAC PRIDE Sac Pride is celebrated as a two-day festival that transforms capitol mall into an LGBTQ+ village and entertainment zone with bars, vendors, and music stages that feature International Stars, Drag Performers and live musical acts.

Web: sacramentopride.org PFLAG SACRAMENTO Our mission is to build on a foundation of loving families united with LGBTQ people and allies who support one another and to educate ourselves and our communities to speak up as advocates until all hearts and minds respect, value and affirm LGBTQ people. Web: pflagsacramento.org CALIFORNIA ADVENTURERS California Adventurers, which is the state’s largest outdoors group for gay men, is for guys who are interested in hiking, camping, and other wholesome outdoor adventures in Northern California. Join at meetup.com/californiaadventurers GOLDEN GROUNDS, LGBT SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP A group of senior LGBT individuals committed to meeting regularly for the sole purpose of enriching the group through sharing insights, experiences and wisdom from what we’re doing presently with our lives and what we’ve done during our lifetimes.

Web: meetup.com/Golden-Grounds-LGBT-Senior-Social-Group RIVER CITY GEMS The River City Gems are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the lives of transgender individuals and their families by providing social opportunities, peer support, education, resources, outreach programs, and other services focused on the specific needs of the male-to-female transgender community.

Web: rivercitygems.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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ANIMAL HOSPITAL Midtown Animal Hospital .......................................................................................... 17 AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM California Automobile Museum ................................................................... front cover BAKERY Estelle Bakery............................................................................................................... 17 BREWERY Porchlight Brewing Co. ................................................................................................ 11 DENTAL CARE Stonebrook Dental ....................................................................................................... 3 EDUCATION Sacramento State University ....................................................................................... 2 FIREPLACE PRODUCTS Regency Fireplace Products ....................................................................................... 13 FITNESS Orangetheory Fitness ................................................................................................. 17 FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS Kiyo’s Floral Design ....................................................................................................... 1 HAIR CARE Scalp Masters.................................................................................................................1 HEALTHCARE Sutter Walk-In Care ..................................................................................................... 3 INTERIOR DESIGN Nested With Style .................................................................................................... 8-9 LASH SERVICES The Lash Lounge........................................................................................................ 13 LGBT CENTER Sacramento LGBT Community Center .......................................... back outisde cover LIGHTING Hobrecht Lighting ........................................................................................................ 2 MEXICAN DINING Zocalo .......................................................................................................................... 3 SKINCARE Calkin & Boudreaux ..................................................................................................... 11 STATE MUSEUM State of California Capitol Museum.................................................. back inside cover

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