Unpleasant Airline Surprises: A Horrible Itinerary Gives Way to a Free Resort Stay
We expect professionalism and safety when we fly. But when plans change, what do the airlines offer us? Many times, their very first offer stinks. Read More
Bright Lights Finally Came to Iowa’s Field of Dreams, and it was Worth the Wait
“If you build it, they will come” took a disappointing turn in pandemic-plagued 2020. They built it. But Major League Baseball did not show up. Read More
A Surprise at the Bookstore: A 2020 Coffee Table Book about Cruising
One is an accomplished travel photographer, the other a gifted writer. Their splendid collaboration celebrates cruises even as travelers are banned from venturing onto ships. Read More
The Forks: Surprises Abound at one of Canada’s Great Meeting Places
Historians say the fork of the Red and Assiniboine rivers long served as a popular meeting place. But The Forks had become a Winnipeg eyesore. Read More
Locals in Santa Barbara Impress Visitors with a Tour of the County Courthouse
You have guests visiting from out of town. They’ve never been to your city. Where would you take them to make a good first impression? Read More
A ‘What’s Not Hot’ List Might Serve Post-Pandemic Travelers Quite Well
While reading about coastal Cambodia, I came across something new and refreshing: an Australian travel company is compiling a “What’s Not Hot” list of destinations. Read More
Hermon Stream Nature Reserve is a Memorable Stop in Israel
From childhood, I dreamed of one day seeing Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee. Hermon Stream Nature Reserve never made my bucket list. Read More
Your Best Investment During a Costa Rican Vacation Might Be a Night Tour of the Cloud Forest
You have a preconceived list of must-dos when visiting Costa Rica. Yet one of the best Pura Vida experiences isn’t even on your radar screen. Read More
House of Refuge Crews Stood Watch for Shipwrecked Sailors and Nazi Submarines
Imagine surviving the terror of shipwreck and valiantly washing ashore, only to face near-certain death along a coastline bereft of civilization and fraught with peril. Read More
The Alfond Inn in Winter Park near Orlando generates revenue to endow student scholarships
Financing a college education can be immensely challenging. Endowing scholarships for worthy students is commendable. Did you know a Florida hotel exists for that purpose? Read More