In January 2014, I bid on several Caribbean resorts at the NY Times Travel Show. All monies raised benefited the varied culinary students on the islands of the Caribbean. My winning bid of $425 entitled me to a 4-night stay at the…
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Throw off that winter coat and escape to the warmth of the Texas Hill Country at Travaasa Resort & Spa, just 19 miles from downtown Austin. What does mechanical bull riding, cooking classes and the Texas two-step dance lessons have…
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This is not going to be your typical travel story. Oh sure, it started out that way. A story about a tour sponsored by Overseas Adventure Travel they called “The Crossroads of the Adriatic.” It was going to be all…
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On February 28th, I completed the building of my tiny house, a four month process with the help of Adrian and Luis. Here is how it looks today: About a year ago, my good friend, Justine, said she wanted to…
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Flights to Greece frequently fly into Thessaloniki (Thesa-lo-niki), located between Athens and Istanbul. Instead of catching the next bus or plane to Athens, spend a day exploring this city’s history. White Tower: The White Tower, which came to be a…
Continue readingSteve Hindy, Co-founder of Brooklyn Brewery, was the Middle East Correspondent for the Associated Press where he covered wars in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Sudan. Steve befriended diplomats based in Saudi Arabia, where Islamic law prohibits alcoholic beverages….
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January and February are the best times to make your way from the freezing temps of North America to warmth of Chiloe Island, off the coast of Santiago, Chile. Castro is the capital and largest community on the island. The…
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We know that this time of year is a little depressing to some as it’s cold and grey and there is a distinct lack of vitamin D around but we’ve got some great recipes to boost your mood and bring…
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When I told my friends that I was spending a January week in Southern California they asked me where I was going. I was flying in and out of LA to visit friends in Palm Desert. I would also be…
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The most romantic day of the year is only ten days away. What preparations have you made to make this a Valentine’s Day to remember? Warmer climes: Our winter weather is frightful. It’s time to head to The Florida Keys…
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I search all over the world in planning my next story. A few weeks ago I crossed the street from my apartment to go to my local pharmacy and I noticed construction in the former place that housed a not…
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What do William Wordsworth, William Yeats and Jemima Puddle-Duck have in common? Well, they all lived in and around the fairy-tale villages of England’s Lake District, but only one of them actually is a fairy tale. And possibly the most…
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The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art is a treasure in this little treasure of a town. SVMA is located just a half block from the historic Sonoma Plaza. The current exhibit displays the work of Eleanor Coppola, yes the wife…
Continue readingFAB Senior Travel is not an Op Ed website. Our mission is to present great travel places. However, the killings in Paris demand a response. As many of you know, I lived in Paris. Paris was the birth place of…
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Reims is just a 45-minute train from Paris. Go in the morning, drink lots of champagne and be home in time for dinner or stay overnight and continue to imbibe bubbles. To paraphrase Charles De Gaulle: There are 200 producers…
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As soon as the Christmas left-overs are consumed, we all begin to think about ways to shed those holiday pounds. Last week, 9 Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss by Michele Promaulayko appeared on Yahoo’s home page. Always curious about the…
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Booking a room through Airbnb is old news. The latest craze is dining with a local. Two companies follow the Airbnb model: EatWith.com and bookalokal.com. Here’s how it works: Step 1: Browse Experiences and Pick the One You Like Let’s…
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People love Sonoma for its unspoiled, small town atmosphere and the friendly spirit that pervades the region. It’s that authenticity that won Sonoma a spot in the Top 25 of America’s Best Towns for the Holidays this year, selected by…
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My world is a very large one – a delicious, delectable, luscious view of life in many countries. After forty plus years of working as a flight attendant and over fifty years of traveling, I have learned much about the…
Continue readingI admit it; I know almost nothing about Hip Hop. But Doo Wop, that is another story. I literally know thousands of songs and singers. While using my computer I often turn to the video jukebox of songs from the…
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