Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Zion National Park is a mix of brand-new luxury, restored access, and unique milestones that make it the ultimate time for a Southwest escape.

Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh's life and art come to life in a mesmerizing show in Las Vegas. The show gracefully weaves...

Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers marvel at the spectacular view from Utah's Tuacahn. THEATER LOVING ROAD TRIPPERS DELIGHT IN...

Ketchikan's Creek Street is as bustling now, differently than in the 1930s when booze and brothels were the order of the day. Now, it's...

One World Trade Center is a remarkable homage to those whose lives were lost in the "9/11" terrorist attacks. A museum and a beautiful...

Nick is surrounded by flowers on his 16th birthday. Even though he was virtually blind and had painful spinal and rear leg issues, he was still game for a walk, a snuggle, a kiss for his people. BRAVERY, LESSONS, LOVE, JOY FROM AN ENDEARING YORKIE NAMED NICK STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Nothing like a Yorkie kiss, and Nicky was a generous kisser, here with his appreciative mama, Cookie. FOR THE first time in 17 years, I sit at the computer with no doggie

A patron pauses outside the San Diego Natural History Museum, where fans of nature and the natural world are treated to a variety of...

There’s no better way to greet the Pacific than aboard a Flagship Cruises whale‑watching adventure. Departing from Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego, the 3.5‑hour tour follows the gray whale migration route between Alaska and Baja California—one of nature’s great spectacles. From December through April, thousands of whales cruise just offshore, often accompanied by playful dolphins and sea lions. Flagship launched the world’s first commercial whale‑watching cruise back in

Beautiful costumes, magical lighting, talented dancers with garlands of leaves enhance the show at Hilton Garden Inn, Kauai. The fire...

Bruce Keller and Christene Meyers are greeted with leis at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai, on a romantic get-away. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS...

On a blustery but sunny day at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano, Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers take a selfie against the eerie but...

This larger-than-life-size chariot with driver is among 1,800 stunning artworks at Hilton Waikoloa Village. The resort acquired a multi-million dollar collection of fascinating multi-media artwork. MAGIC OF PACIFIC OCEAN LIFE INSPIRES UNIQUE HOTEL ART COLLECTION STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER A classic selection of art pieces includes a variety of oars and weapons. Here, Bruce Keller admires them. A LUXURY HOTEL WITH its own museum. That's an apt description

IF YOU YEARN to connect with another species, and have watched the joyful antics of dolphins, there's no better place to bond with these intelligent creatures than a dolphin encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village's Dolphin Quest.

THE PRESIDENT who ended World War II and the writer who ran with the bulls in Pamplona loved Key West, Florida. Neither could claim to be a "conch" (native son) -- but each fished the waters and relaxed in the town. Both men established homes in this laid-back berg, spending treasured days there. Harry Truman escaped Washington D.C.'s cruel winters, spending 11 extended stays during his Presidency,1946-1952. Beginning in 1931, Ernest Hemingway spent a half-dozen years in

Perched where the broad Columbia River meets the Pacific, the historic port town of Astoria blends maritime heritage, artsy charm, and sweeping riverfront views into one unforgettable stop along the Pacific Northwest. Visitors arriving on a voyage with American Cruise Lines often find that the town feels both timeless and lively, where fishing boats, Victorian architecture, and coffee-roasting cafes share the same scenic streets.

The Palm Springs home of Elvis and Priscilla Presley is a Celebrity Tours stop. Priscilla Presley talks about the couple's time in the...

The eerie and colorful formations of the Lewis and Clark Caverns await inspection. CLIMB INTO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF LIMESTONE CAVERNS...

Acrobats and trapeze artists exhibit their prowess and daring in a jaw-dropping act. Zoppe Italian Family Circus is on tour in...

The new, streamlined ships of American Cruise Lines are luxurious and beautifully designed to accommodate small passenger loads,...

Finishing touches are complete as the Alberta Bair Theater, formerly the Fox Theatre, opens its doors once again. The 1931 building...