There are a number of reasons why seeing the Canadian Rockies by train is the best way to experience this beautiful destination.…
In Bologna's well-preserved historic center, many ancient shops of Bologna have tales to tell about the people and culture of the city.…
The Executive Lounge at Antigua Airport is the only lounge at this relatively small international airport serving the Commonwealth of Antigua and Barbuda. For departing visitors, it offers a surprisingly pleasant oasis prior to boarding one's flight.…
DESTINATIONS• Featured
First Time at the Met: Enjoying the Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
March 30, 2019
When Viking Cruises invited us to attend a performance of Aida at the Met, I have to admit that I was ambivalent: I felt a mix of excitement about the prospect of attending a live opera for the first time—tempered by a tinge of intimidation. Turns out that my first time at the Met (the Metropolitan Opera in New York City) was another reminder of the importance of…
A number of recent media articles about new policies on European travel have been inaccurate and misleading. Here’s what Americans need to know:…
Hotel Riu Palace Tropical Bay, all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, offers just the right mix of sun, sand and music.…
Guest bloggers John and Sandra Nowlan visit Hedonism II, a clothing optional resort in Jamaica and offer their report from the front.…
With a range of lodging options available to us in Bologna, Italy, we wrestled with the question of whether to stay in a hotel or an Airbnb. Here's what we discovered!…
DESTINATIONS• Featured
A Visit to Teatro Comunale di Bologna (the Municipal Theater of Bologna)
February 16, 2019
Teatro Comunale di Bologna (the municipal theater in Bologna) is a joy to visit for anyone interested in music, architecture and/or history.…
These seven, small Italian villages, are just a sampling of all the hidden treasures waiting to be discovered if you veer a little bit off-the-beaten-path.…
CRUISES• Featured
Holland America’s Newest Ship Offers Innovative Entertainment and Dining
January 31, 2019
Guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan return from a Caribbean cruise on Holland America's newest ship and rave about the innovative entertainment and dining options.…
n a short domestic flight, the difference in legroom between Economy and Delta Comfort Plus is negligible and doesn't seem worth the extra cost.…
Guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan fall in love with the sun, sand, and great cuisine and offer some suggestions of where to eat in Barbados.…
Food is a gateway to understanding people and culture around the world. Here is a small "taster" of our favorite food experiences of 2018.…
It was tough to come up with a short list of our favorite travel experiences in 2018. There were so many memorable moments, people and places!…
Featured• FOOD & WINE
Popping Your Cork? Consider Four Sparkling Alternatives to Champagne
December 29, 2018
Purists say there are no real alternatives to Champagne in terms of its rich, complex flavor, celebratory traditions—and cachet—but think again!…
John and Sandra Nowlan visit five luxury resorts in Saint Lucia, perfect for disconnecting from technology and connecting with your partner.…
Gulliver's Gate is a $40 million permanent attraction that opened in spring 2017---with 300 miniature scenes from 50 world nations in a 49,000-square-foot self-guided tour space. …
Featured• FOOD & WINE
Sakagura: Subterranean Sake and Food in a Secret NYC Location
December 9, 2018
Sakagura sake bar in NYC is not your typical Japanese restaurant or a sushi bar, per se. Rather, it is a unique type of eatery popular in Japan, called an izakaya. …
Guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan visit two sister properties in the resort town of Playa del Carmen, Mexico.…