Nancy Monson suggests that a visit to Plimoth Plantation is a great alternative to the work and hassle entailed in preparing dinner on Turkey Day.…
Flying TAP Portugal economy between NY and Lisbon was a little bit better than expected.…
Featured• HOTELS & SPAS
A Visit to Sandals Royal Bahamian: Chasing History and a Hurricane
November 14, 2019
Guest contributors John and Sandra Nowlan visit Sandals Royal Bahamian in search of history and are pleased to see the resort was left unscathed by Hurricane Dorian.…
As we age, the desire to hang on to travel memories and preserve them grows even stronger. Here are some options for preserving and sharing memories!…
Featured• FOOD & WINE
Michelin Starred Restaurants in Italy: What Travelers Need to Know
November 9, 2019
If you are a foodie interested in dining at Michelin starred restaurants in Italy, the 2020 Guide just added 33 new ones, including a three-star gem in Milan. …
CRUISES
Sailing Eurodam from Vancouver to San Diego: Great Entertainment and Dining
November 3, 2019
Regular contributors John and Sandra Nowlan board Holland America's Eurodam from Vancouver, stopping in Santa Barbara, San Diego and three lively cities in Mexico.…
Featured• FOOD & WINE
The Fraser Valley: A New Destination in British Columbia Wine Country
November 1, 2019
The best-known wines in British Columbia come from the Okanogan Valley. But the Fraser Valley, a relatively new wine region in BC, much closer to Vancouver, is winning awards and exciting sommeliers.…
Blue Hill at Stone Barns, was recently awarded two stars in the Michelin 2020 guide, the first year the guide included Westchester County, New York.…
In this guest post, Amelia Hudson explains why Singapore, The Lion City, has much more to offer than an airport layover.…
BOOKS & GEAR• CONTESTS
Cruising with The Floating Feldmans: Author Interview and Book Giveaway
October 18, 2019
The Floating Feldmans (Berkley, July 2019), a new novel by Elyssa Friedman, is the perfect 'cruise read.' Set on a mega-cruise ship, the fictitious Ocean Queen, the novel captures many of the recognizable elements of mass-market cruising with humor and whimsy.…
The so-called “cheese tariff” is scheduled to take effect on October 18, 2019, the latest in a series of controversial protectionist tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration. Here a 7 things food and wine lovers need to know.…
A 14-day “Voyage du Vin” on Cunard’s Queen Victoria takes guests through some of the prime grape-growing areas in Spain, Italy and France.…
Elkhart Lake, a beautiful four-season vacation destination in Wisconsin that offers a mix of traditional charm and modern comforts.…
Imagine the luxury of taking a long cruise, a very long cruise. I bet you’re thinking about a two- or three-week cruise, perhaps to the Med or the Caribbean? Think again!…
You might have called me a bus snob. I hadn’t used an MTA bus in NYC since my college days. But after depending on city buses exclusively last week, I’ll tell you why I prefer them. …
Now you can catch comedian Rita Rudner off-Broadway in a new musical comedy, “Two’s A Crowd,” performed at the 59E59 Theaters in New York City.…
A new documentary movie called, Happy Winter, transports viewers to Mondello Beach (Spiaggia di Mondello), one of the most popular beaches close to Palermo.…
NYC experiences hold a special magic. They're set in a place that visitors from around the world have seen and heard in a million plays, musicals, TV shows and films over the years.…
Guest contributor *Joeann Fossland finds a true luxury oasis in Death Valley that couples the historic romance of a vintage hideaway and the pampering amenities of a luxury resort.…
Getting up close and personal with some of the world’s most amazing wildlife is one of the most spectacular experiences one can have when traveling.…