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A. Yes. New Orleans. If you have a film shooting in New Orleans, I'm bound to say yes. It is one of my favorite cities in the entire world.
Q. What is your favorite vacation destination?
A. San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. My entire extended family had a reunion there one year and we have been going back ever since. If you are heading to Cabo, it's not just all beaches and tropical alcoholic beverages. Make sure to check out the art walk in the historic main square. Wonderful artists from around the world have made Cabo their home and the gallery district is a great way to spend the day, gazing at fine art and popping into one of the many incredible restaurants there for lunch and dinner.
Q. What untapped destination should people know about?
A. Traverse City, Michigan. I went to school at Interlochen Arts Academy, which is one town over from Traverse. The summer and spring in that area, near the northern top of the Michigan mitten, is simply gorgeous. From cherry picking to sand dunes, the forest to the Great Lakes, don't forget to stop at the Hofbrau and try one of their famous fried pickles -- it's a half pickle spear wrapped in Swiss cheese and ham, covered in a wonton wrapper, then deep fried. It's heaven dipped in ranch dressing.
Q. What's the most important thing you've learned from your travels?
A. Countless religious and political ideologies run amuck, but we all share the same planet. Just remember the golden rule: treat others as you would like to be treated.
Q. Where are your favorite weekend getaways?
A. I love driving. A three- to eight-hour drive may seem daunting, but it's important to remember that you can always be a tourist, even within your home state. Plus, you save a lot of money and mental health when you don't have to worry about airlines issues.
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(Jae-Ha Kim is a New York Times bestselling author and travel writer. You can respond to this column by visiting her website at www.jaehakim.com. You may also follow "Go Away With..." on Twitter at @GoAwayWithJae where Jae-Ha Kim welcomes your questions and comments.)
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