Texas Artisan cheese producers understand how critical the health of their employees and support of their communities are as COVID-19 infections and fatalities peek this summer. They are taking positive actions to sustain their businesses, keep their employees safe, and…
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In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is the most wonderful Aquarium we have ever visited! At Ripley’s visitors of all ages enjoy such a marvelous day of wonder and learning! The walkway to the entrance has great one-sentence facts about marine animals, so…
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What is your image of Buenos Aires? Swirling dancers melted together while dancing tango? Evita waving from the balcony of the Casa Rosada? Juicy steaks roasting on an asado grill? Grand boulevards with a Parisian feel? And what’s the deal…
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A travel writer’s worst nightmare? Being at a loss for words to describe something. And so it is with Meow Wolf, an immersive interactive art installation and technological wonderland with unending surprises at every turn in Santa Fe, New Mexico….
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Darn! My secret is out: The Travel Channel has selected Crystal River, Florida—my hometown—as one of the best in America and the best in Florida. No matter where we travel, inevitably we return and wonder why we ever left this…
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Although I grew up only an hour from this charming little town of Newberry, SC, I had never been there, but it is certainly worth a visit. The home of the Newberry College, the town has well-restored historic buildings and…
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Ashland, Oregon is the ultimate weekend destination—the problem is that you never want to leave. Close to the western border of Oregon and California, Ashland is nestled in scenic Rogue Valley, which offers an exhilarating mix of culture, cuisine and…
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy city of Greenville, South Carolina, take time to seek refuge in the beauty of nature, right in the city: the Rain Forest at Roper Mountain Science Center. Bring your picnic to enjoy…
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So yes, of course, the highlights of our Blue Danube River Cruise with Grand Circle Tour Company were the four European capitals we were visiting: Prague, Czech Republic; Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; and, Budapest, Hungary — all worth writing about….
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Balloons, water, kayaks, and great guides add-up to a different way to enjoy the 2019 ABQ International Balloon Festival. As thousands of people pile into Fiesta Park, my friend, Susan, and I met twenty other eager adventurers at Quiet Waters…
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I don’t know about your family, but our children and their spouses have very specific—and divergent—ideas of what constitutes a vacation destination. We wanted all 15 of us to gather for our Golden Wedding anniversary celebration (including seven grandchildren under…
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Yes, of course, the four Central European capitals we visited on our Danube River Cruise with Grand Circle – Prague, Czech Republic, Vienna, Austria, Bratislava, Slovakia and Budapest, Hungary – all full of wonder and overwhelming with their impressive history,…
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Okay, I know not everyone believes in the Loch Ness Monster, the Easter Bunny or even Santa Claus but everyone believes in Bigfoot, right? Right???? I know this because I’ve actually been to his very own park in Branson, Missouri,…
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When I read about our upcoming visit to the Embera tribe of indigenous peoples as part of our Caravan tour to Panama and the fact that the women were naked from the waist up, I promised myself I wouldn’t stare….
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The historic town of Flat Rock, established in 1807, is just what an ivy and pine mountain village should be with unique little shops, and delightful restaurants. Golf courses are nearby. In most seasons you can enjoy plays and concerts…
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People driving through the San Luis Valley, located 16 miles north of Alamosa on Colorado highway 17, hardly notice the sign that says: Great Sand Dunes National Park. Bruce and I have driven this 50 mile gun barrel road ad…
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The last 18 miles of the road leading to the Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica, full of ruts and potholes by design, takes over an hour and a half to navigate. The locals like it that way. And they…
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Bill and I have been RV’ers for four decades, and always KOA Campgrounds are our favorite private places to enjoy because we can count on totally clean sites with electric, cable, and water and sewer kept in perfect condition. We…
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The Manor House, which is still in use today, was built in 1653 by the Knights of Malta. The sugar mill, constructed in 1733, now serves as a venue for weddings. Former slave quarters dating back 250 years provide lodging….
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At first it seems simple. You want to explore the iconic Galapagos islands—the incubator for Darwin’s belief-shattering research. You find a flight and a hotel and plan to see everything from giant tortoises to playful sea lions. What you may…
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