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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


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


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

Christene Meyers
Nov 4, 20214 min read


Show time: Zoppe Italian Family Circus hits the mark in the Big Top
Acrobats and trapeze artists exhibit their prowess and daring in a jaw-dropping act. Zoppe Italian Family Circus is on tour in...

Christene Meyers
Oct 21, 20214 min read


Honoring Sacagawea's starring role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
The Sacajawea Inn in Three Forks, Montana, honors one of the most revered women in the history of the United States. Whether spelled with...

Christene Meyers
Oct 14, 20214 min read


American Cruise Line - Columbia, Snake river cruise yields small-town surprises, pleasures
American Cruise Lines' vessels come close to land for beautiful scenery and fascinating ports. AMERICAN CRUISE LINES OFFERS BALCONY ROOMS...

Christene Meyers
Oct 7, 20215 min read


American Cruise Lines offers close-to-home cruising in stylish safety
The new, streamlined ships of American Cruise Lines are luxurious and beautifully designed to accommodate small passenger loads,...

Christene Meyers
Sep 30, 20216 min read


Yellowstone in autumn: splendid, serene, spellbinding time
An annual autumn trip through Yellowstone National Park is a tradition we honor and enjoy.
On this year's trek, we took along a California friend. Phyllis had never visited Yellowstone and although we didn't have time to give her a complete "immersion," we shared a few favorite nooks and crannies of this magnificent wilderness recreation area.

Cookie & Keller
Sep 23, 20213 min read


Fox now ABT celebrates 90 years with grand re-opening this weekend
Finishing touches are complete as the Alberta Bair Theater, formerly the Fox Theatre, opens its doors once again. The 1931 building...

Christene Meyers
Sep 16, 20215 min read


9/11 Memorial & Museum - RISING FROM THE ASHES, NEW TOWER REFLECTS AMERICA'S SPIRIT
Located on eight acres of the 16-acre World Trade Center complex, the 9/11 Memorial is a place of remembrance and contemplation within the bustle of lower Manhattan.

Christene Meyers
Sep 9, 20213 min read


North Lake Tahoe: Mountain towns of Tahoe, Truckee lure with scenery, sport, dining
WHETHER YOUR ideal holiday is action packed, or simply soaking up the scenery with a cup of tea or glass of wine, you'll find both options -- and everything in between -- in the towns of Lake Tahoe and Truckee

Christene Meyers
Aug 26, 20213 min read


New York's Little Island offers a creative, restful oasis in the busy city
New York's Little Island offers a creative, restful oasis in the busy city

Cookie & Keller
Aug 19, 20213 min read


Baroque musicians present bravura repertoire to rural Montana towns
Violinist Carrie Krause introduces the opening number, a lyrical piece by J.S. Bach, with John Lenti barely visible behind the...

Christene Meyers
Aug 12, 20213 min read


Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga rock Radio City Music Hall in bravura birthday show
Two glitzy birthday concerts this week were an unadulterated love fest for Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto 95 years ago on Aug. 3.

Cookie & Keller
Aug 4, 20214 min read


Salinas California with Steinbeck lore, legend live on in Monterey and the Salinas Center celebrate the author's life
Step into the pages of American literature with a journey through Salinas and Monterey, where the spirit of John Steinbeck still lingers. From the agricultural heartland that shaped his stories to the historic waterfront of Cannery Row, this coastal California adventure blends literary history with seaside charm.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 15, 20214 min read
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