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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Los Angeles venue, the Ahmanson offers comedy, drama, delights!
The Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles is in the artful Music Center complex. Danny DeVito and Judd Hirsch charmed a sell-out Ahmanson crowd...
Christene Meyers
Dec 4, 20133 min read
Flying soon? Tips to help you have the best flight possible
UP, UP AND AWAY WITH SOME TIPS FOR A QUIETER, HEALTHIER TRIP STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Once you're up, up and...
Christene Meyers
Nov 30, 20135 min read
Streamline airport security for faster boarding
NEW 'PRE-CHECK' OPTION LETS YOU THROUGH WITHOUT REMOVING SHOES! STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Options DID YOU know...
Christene Meyers
Nov 27, 20133 min read
Costa Brava calls -- Dali dabbling and beyond -- here's looking at you!
CLIFF DWELLERS DANCE and TECHNO-STRETCH AS WE TRY TO ADVANCE BLOG SCHEDULE! ...
Christene Meyers
Nov 25, 20132 min read
Dine and drink well, but preserve your liver and waistline
A BIT OF CONTROL HELPS AND YOU STILL INDULGE ON YOUR HOLIDAY Dining and drinking are pleasures of travel, here new friends! STORY By...
Christene Meyers
Nov 16, 20133 min read
Fond farewell: Virtuoso violinist is remembered for his versatility, wit, kindness and joy of life
Fiddler Robert Sandstrom: master of jazz, classics, western, opera, swing, bluegrass, jazz and the gentle touch Top right, Bob...
Christene Meyers
Nov 12, 20134 min read
Documentation, fake jewels and ruthlessness make for savvy packing
TRAVEL LIGHT: DON'T LUG BOTTLES OR TAKE WHAT YOU CAN EASILY BUY 'OVER THERE' Nearly everything you might forget can be easily purchased,...
Christene Meyers
Nov 8, 20134 min read
Packing smart for a trip is an art: you can improve, lighten your load
Economize, pack light, think layers, develop a color theme STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER You'll want clothes that look...
Christene Meyers
Nov 6, 20134 min read
Make your vacation a relaxing, joyful time; you've earned it
PLAN AHEAD, BUDGET, DON'T OVER-ORCHESTRATE, SHOP AND EAT LOCAL Fresh flowers for the hotel room are a must for Cookie -- here she...
Christene Meyers
Nov 2, 20133 min read
Travel technology offers array of helpful apps to ease your transit
Watch for roaming charges, look for new apps and plans Let your phone be your travel agent. Helpful apps abound for the domestic or...
Christene Meyers
Oct 30, 20133 min read
Consider an off-season holiday, and eat off the beaten path
It was late November when Keller and Cookie toured Lisbon last. LONDON IN SPRING, LISBON IN FALL MAKE SMART SENSE FOR THE ENTERPRISING...
Christene Meyers
Oct 25, 20133 min read
Planning, attitude, advance work make trip memorable
LINE UP YOUR LODGING BEFORE YOU LEAVE, BE OPEN TO ADVENTURE Memories come in small moments, here on Portugal's Belem Castle bridge. STORY...
Christene Meyers
Oct 22, 20133 min read
By air, by road, these hotel, car pointers can ease travel angst
If you want to be able to laze and relax once you get there, plan ahead. PREP TIME BEFORE TRIP ALLOWS MORE TIME TO ENJOY STORY By...
Christene Meyers
Oct 19, 20134 min read
Fly high, safely and in control with these pointers on air travel
When in Rome -- as Keller and Cookie are here -- check out all your airline options to continue flying high. Do your homework, shop...
Christene Meyers
Oct 16, 20134 min read
Yellowstone charms in autumn, segues into winter wonderland
Nation's first national park retains its magic for all seasons A bison nibbles on the last of the autumn grasses on a recent drive...
Christene Meyers
Oct 12, 20133 min read
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