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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
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 enjoyable food tasting tour in Key West, Florida. Conch fritters are on the menu at Mangoes, a lively fish eatery in Key West. The walking tour features five fun restaurants and lots of local history. Pork, beans and rice are a staple of the Cuban diet here served casually at El Siboney. CUBAN FOOD, VINTAGE CARS, MUSIC, COFFEE SCENERY SUG
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
Holiday happiness: food, fun, family and a cherished recipe
Bruce Keller displays the cookies he begged for and which the non-baker Cookie provided. He pronounced them "incredible - far beyond...
Christene Meyers
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Morro Bay: play, stay on the bay, with seals, otters and great seafood
Morro Rock stands imposingly and majestically in the waters, as it has for centuries, welcoming tourists and modern-day explorers. The...
Christene Meyers
Dec 16, 20213 min read
Astoria Maritime Museum offers superb look at Pacific Northwest's stormy sea connection
Crossing the fabled bar where the Columbia meets the Pacific is the focus of several exhibits at the engaging Columbia River Maritime...
Christene Meyers
Dec 9, 20213 min read
Astoria Oregon Trolly, culture, fun, food, maritime wonders
The Flavel House and Heritage Museum in Astoria, Oregon, is one of Astoria's proudest structures.. It is named after Captain George...
Christene Meyers
Dec 2, 20214 min read
Giving thanks: Family, friends, fitness, travel, the arts and vaccinations
Montana's most recent "gathering of the clan" -- 50 people for Cookie's birthday celebration before Covid. Today, we give thanks for...
Christene Meyers
Nov 25, 20214 min read
Magnificent mariachi band tours, delights, breaks ground for LGBTQ
Founder and band leader of Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, Carlos Samaniego, is a talented, classically trained musician who formed the...
Christene Meyers
Nov 18, 20214 min read
Celebrity Tours - Priscilla Presley: back in Palm Springs, where the couple honeymooned
The Palm Springs home of Elvis and Priscilla Presley is a Celebrity Tours stop. Priscilla Presley talks about the couple's time in the...
Christene Meyers
Nov 11, 20214 min read
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