Roatan, Bay Islands – A Jewel in the Caribbean
Legend has it that pirate treasure once buried on the island of Roatan in the 17th century remains hidden to this very day. At least that is what the locals claim as they speak of the island’s history...
View ArticleCruising to Greek Aegean Gems on Celebrity Equinox
For my hubby, Jim, and me, our Mediterranean summer would not be complete without a visit to Greece. Several ships ply the islands, but Equinox’s Eastern Mediterranean itinerary attracted us the most...
View ArticleGetting Soaked in Japan
Perhaps none of Japan’s numerous cultural icons are more endearing or significant to the Japanese people, and visitors as well, than the famed onsen (hot springs resorts/hotels and spas) located...
View ArticleTuck me up in Blanket Bay
True to its reputation, a New Zealand lakeside lodge delivers an exemplary experience in the heart of Hobbit country. Be careful what you wish for, they say, but having Blanket Bay Lodge high on my...
View ArticleThe Northern Marianas: America’s Undiscovered Pacific Paradise
One of America’s treasures is little known to statesiders. Most Americans do not realize that the beautiful islands of the Northern Mariana Islands are part of the American family. Located in the...
View ArticleKyoto’s Temples: Japan’s Cultural Icons
Perhaps one of the best ways to experience Japan’s tradition-rich culture is by visiting some of its numerous historic religious temples and shrines. The old imperial capital of Kyoto has some of the...
View ArticleThe Culinary Pleasures of Curacao
When people talk about the Caribbean islands, Curaçao does not usually pop up right away. Many people have never even heard of Curaçao, except in reference to that blue liqueur used to make Blue...
View ArticleDivine Yuletide Escapes in Spain, Morocco, the Canaries and Madeira
When the Arctic chill blew in, a Christmas cruise to Barcelona, Casablanca, Tenerife, Funchal and Malaga sounded warm, fuzzy and therapeutic. With sunny days, tropical fauna and flora and flamenco...
View ArticleStep Across a Loch Back in Time
Our trip to Scotland was a homecoming for me. I’d waited my entire life to see the land of my ancestors. I had no idea how deeply I would be able to experience the past, however. Visiting the Past On a...
View ArticleSri Lanka, a Country Rich in Wonder and History
Where else can you see the world’s largest land creature, the elephant, and the largest sea creature, the blue whale, on the same day? Rich in history and natural beauty and home to a magnificent...
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