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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
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 25, 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 18, 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 11, 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 3, 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 14, 20214 min read
Monterey Bay Aquarium: one of the world's finest in an old fish cannery
Planning a trip to California’s Central Coast? A visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California, should be high on your list. From playful sea otters and colorful fish to mesmerizing jellyfish and the magnificent kelp forest, the aquarium offers an extraordinary experience for travelers of all ages.
Cookie & Keller
Jul 7, 20215 min read
National Parks attract record numbers as Travelers Seek Nature in Road Trips
Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park is the park's largest lake and, many believe the most beautiful, MILLIONS OF TRAVEL-STARVED TOURISTS WORLDWIDE TURN TO PARKS, GARDENS, NATURE EXPERIENCES, OUTDOOR DINING FOR PANDEMIC RELIEF STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers in Grand Teton, seeking relief from isolation. AS THE VEIL of the pandemic slowly lifts, national parks are attracting record numbers of
Christene Meyers
Jun 16, 20214 min read
Hilton Hawaiian Village offers the best of Waikiki relaxation
Looking for the perfect Hawaiian getaway? Hilton Hawaiian Village offers the best of Waikiki in one unforgettable destination. Set along one of Hawaii's most famous beaches, this oceanfront resort combines tropical beauty, island culture, family-friendly activities, shopping, dining, and easy access to many of Oahu's top attractions. Whether you're planning a romantic escape, family vacation, or first trip to Hawaii, it's an ideal home base for exploring paradise.
Cookie & Keller
Jun 9, 20215 min read
Tony Bennett's career: success, setbacks, Alzheimer's and an indomitable spirit
New Year's Eve, 2014, goes to the top of our "hit parade" list.
Tony and wife Susan stroll each day despite his struggles with Alzheimer's.
We were in Las Vegas to see Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Securing the tickets -- the most we've ever paid for any performance anywhere -- was like participating in a feeding frenzy. I was poised at the computer when the show went on sale one fall morning at 6 a.m. The concert sold out in 11 minutes and my shaky hands were rewarded
Cookie & Keller
Jun 2, 20214 min read
Professor's legacy lives on in garden christened by poet Allen Ginsberg
Christene "Cookie" Meyers at the dedication of the Bruce Meyers Poets Garden, May, 1993, on the campus of Montana State University-Billings, then Eastern Montana College. Three of the professor's poems etched on marble were written on the memorial site. The garden is listed in the Smithsonian's list of public art (see link below.) STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Architect Ted Wirth and EMC president Bruce Carpenter discuss the project at the groundbreaking i
Christene Meyers
May 26, 20214 min read
Hop onto a 'Hopper,' you'll sail away your troubles
"Cap'n Keller," Bruce Keller, this column's photographer, is a lifelong sailor who took the wheel of a Hopper Boat Rentals small craft...
Christene Meyers
May 19, 20214 min read
American Cruise Line - Cruising's steady worldwide return: in the U.S., an opportunity to discover homegrown wonders
If you think cruising means giant ships, thousands of passengers and international ports, American Cruise Lines offers another way to travel. Its small ships and riverboats explore America's rivers, coastlines and waterways, bringing travelers closer to historic towns, beautiful scenery, local culture and some of the country's most memorable destinations.
Cookie & Keller
May 5, 20215 min read
'Copter ride over Sedona offers spectacular viewing, bird's eye glide
A helicopter weaves through the rocks of Sedona's fabled landscape. Passengers number only six, plus the pilot. It's an exciting way to...
Christene Meyers
Apr 28, 20213 min read
Sedona train trip - splendors unfold in trip through red rock country
Discover Arizona's Verde Canyon Railroad while researching Sedona train trip and what to do during a week of work and play.
The popular four-hour trip takes the passenger on a relaxing journey into wilderness thick with willow, juniper, oak and the shrubs of chaparral country, all framed by towering pinnacles of red rock, synonymous with this part of Arizona.
The Sedona's train trip journey begins in historic Clarkdale, where the Box Car Gift Store and Whistlestop Shop
Cookie & Keller
Apr 21, 20214 min read
Tips to tracking art and beauty worldwide in pandemic times
Vigeland Sculpture Park, Oslo, showcases the work of a single artist, Gustav Vigeland, all outdoors. OUTDOOR ART AND NATURE VENUES OFFER...
Christene Meyers
Apr 14, 20214 min read
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