After coming back from England, I had three days to get ready for our cruise. My husband, Len, gets motion sick with any travel, so he had contacted his doctor to get the prescription patch for behind his ear. He put this on the night before we were traveling. Sunday we were up early as ...
McCloud is a tiny logging town nestled in the McCloud river valley in Northern California. People are drawn to its alpine beauty and historic bed and breakfasts’. The McCloud River is close and has some great day hikes to some spectacular waterfalls. Although we’ll explore McCloud the following day, my wife and me are here ...
I’m a lucky air traveler – I haven’t had a bag get lost in a long time, and I’m nice to the crews. Maybe I give off an “I love flying” vibe that gets me on their nice-guy lists. Maybe I’m just low-maintenance or don’t fly enough. Still, some airlines stand apart, for better or ...
Bordeaux, France has been producing highly sought after red and white wines for pretty much the entire history of winemaking. Although Napa Valley has stolen a lot of the luster by producing extraordinary wines over the past few decades, a reemergence of classic Bordeaux wines is surging across the wine community of late. Finding a ...
During World War II and Korea, I was on many U.S. Navy ships. Each had its own traditions and history. Oldtimers believe ships are called “she” because those who serve aboard always retain abiding love for the memories. Many historic Navy ships can be visited across the United States and around the world. The Historic ...
Truly singular hideaways of the Caribbean and West Indies tend to be smaller, privately owned and managed, and are generally designed to compliment the landscape. If you want to capture the spirit of the islands a down-home plantation or cottage stay at one of these resorts will be just perfect. Popular with honeymooners and romantic ...
Do you ever wonder what happened to the days when Sunday dinner was eagerly anticipated all week? It was a time when sitting on the front porch swing watching the sunset was more common than sitting in front of the television. Those days had a slower, relaxed pace and neighbors who could be called neighborly. ...
Are you planning a trip to Tucson, Arizona, with your family? Will it be your first time visiting the area? If so, I’d like to recommend five great places that are well worth a visit. Each one is a place that I have been to with my family on a previous occasion. With that said, ...
Northern Ohio is awash in free things to do, either on extended vacation or just a quick day trip. Hiking The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has an extensive network of trails throughout Ohio, with some especially well-constructed ones in northern Ohio. My favorites are the North Coast Inland Trail from Monroeville to Norwalk, a short jaunt between ...
It seems these days that almost everyone’s budget is tight. The good news is that there are tons of free activities to do around Nashville to keep you occupied for the rest of the summer. Here is a list of absolutely free events, ranging from festivals, art, music, and family friendly events that will make ...
