Like a faded movie star well past her prime

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Panama´s Contadora Island, former home of the exiled Shah of Iran (and, so the rumour goes, Christian Dior)  is a beautiful gem off the coast of Panama that's lost a bit of its polish. This abandoned ferry (and the abandoned 300-room resort nearby that's been stripped of everything but the walls and floors) symbolizes what this island once was (a playground for the rich, famous and bejewelled) and what it might be again one day if the right folks are willing to cough up the cash. It seems the days of a drug-money-fuelled economy, on this island at least, are gone, and the flagging tourism industry needs a shot of somethin'. Regardless, we're having a ball. And the girls dig it.

Countdown to Lebron live ...

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A big thrill for the munchkins: Heat vs Hawks at American Airlines Arena.

New York City tourist cliche #1

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When Madonna first came to New York City and told the taxi driver to "Take me to the centre of everything", he must surely have brought her here to Times Square.

Annie and Molly take it all in, like the rockin' travel companions they are....

Travellin' Mama weighs in at Rookie Moms

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Today on America's Rookie Moms:  http://www.rookiemoms.com/travel-with-little-kids-yes-says-travellin-mama/