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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
San Diego Maritime Museum offers ships, history, views, harbor tour
Ahoy, maties! A re-enactor tells tales of a sailor's life, impersonating explorer Juan Cabrillo, aboard San Salvador at Maritime Museum of San Diego. GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS AT A WORLD CLASS CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Christene "Cookie" Meyers and her brother Rick Cosgriffe aboard Pilot, which takes visitors on a fun harbor tour. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF YOU WANT a taste of the sea, with the vessels which explored the world, you won't find a better pla
Christene Meyers
Apr 6, 20225 min read
Whale watching w Flagship yields maritime pleasures, birds, dolphins and calm
A boat of happy whale watchers heads back after a successful spotting this week aboard Flagship's Marietta, with an experienced and...
Christene Meyers
Mar 30, 20224 min read
Hawaiian fire dance @ Hilton: fiery show is steeped in tradition, meaning
Beautiful costumes, magical lighting, talented dancers with garlands of leaves enhance the show at Hilton Garden Inn, Kauai. The fire...
Christene Meyers
Mar 23, 20225 min read
Celebrate each day, take the trip, book the train, take the cruise
Cruises to her ancestral homes -- Norway and Ireland -- were gifts to Ellen Cosgriffe from her daughters, Robbie, standing, and Christene...
Christene Meyers
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Quiet, calming Kauai Hilton Garden offers relaxing retreat from war, virus, worry
Bruce Keller and Christene Meyers are greeted with leis at Hilton Garden Inn Kauai, on a romantic get-away. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS...
Christene Meyers
Mar 10, 20224 min read
A tribute as Yellowstone National Park turns 150 this week
Bison graze throughout the park, alongside thermal pools and geysers that make the park famous. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, YELLOWSTONE, OUR NATION'S...
Christene Meyers
Mar 3, 20225 min read
Hawaii's volcanoes attract worldwide audience of curious tourists
On a blustery but sunny day at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano, Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers take a selfie against the eerie but...
Christene Meyers
Feb 24, 20224 min read
World famous Hilton Waikoloa art creates intriguing walk-through museum in resort
This larger-than-life-size chariot with driver is among 1,800 stunning artworks at Hilton Waikoloa Village. The resort acquired a...
Christene Meyers
Feb 17, 20224 min read
Christene Meyers
Feb 10, 20225 min read
Flying high above Kauai -- splendors in the sky await in airplane tour
Hawaii's fourth largest island, Kauai, is captured from high above the coast in an Air Ventures plane. SMALL PLANE, GREAT NARRATIVE WITH...
Christene Meyers
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Swimming with dolphins: a treat to cement bond between species
Enchanted families have the rare experience of being up close and personal with dolphins in Hilton Waikoloa Village's acclaimed Dolphin...
Christene Meyers
Jan 27, 20224 min read
Food Tour - Dining delights in Key West: Munching a tasty, Cuban inspired path through town
Before the restaurant opened to the public, our small tasting group was invited in to El Siboney, a small, family-run eatery part of an...
Christene Meyers
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Key West legends: Hemingway, Truman shared love of a unique place
President Harry Truman spent happy, relaxing times during his tenure, establishing a southern White House in Key West, and hosting...
Christene Meyers
Jan 13, 20225 min read
Key West charms with activity, history, sun, sand, homeland safety
Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Bruce Keller stroll the waterfront in Key West, readying to sail. U.S. TRAVELERS ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THE...
Christene Meyers
Jan 6, 20224 min read
New Year's tips in COVID times: For a fun, safe, virus-free 2022!
Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers off to board a Cessna for a fabulous tour around the island of Kauai, Hawaii.Entering the...
Christene Meyers
Dec 29, 20215 min read
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