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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Two award winning aquariums offer insights into life under the sea
Marine aquariums devoted to the underwater magic

Christene Meyers
May 29, 20256 min read


San Diego Maritime Museum is world class and offers ships, subs, displays, nautical history and a fun cruise on San Diego Bay
World class San Diego Maritime Museum offers ships, subs, displays, nautical history and a fun cruise on San Diego Bay

Christene Meyers
May 22, 20254 min read


Cool off, enjoy at Borrego's Palms at Indian Head, a boutique treasure
The Palms at Indian Head offers a tranquil, beautiful escape from city life, with its open airy feel. DESERT HIDEAWAY DESERVES YOUR VISIT...

Christene Meyers
May 15, 20256 min read


Museum of Latin American Art offers stunning Long Beach diversion
Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers enjoy an afternoon at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, where Latin American...

Christene Meyers
May 8, 20254 min read


High speed British trains offer organized, relaxing way to see the UK your way
Glide across Britain on sleek high-speed trains linking iconic cities like London and Edinburgh in comfort and style. Spacious seats, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, and onboard dining make the journey part of the adventure. With departures from historic city-center stations and countryside views along the way, rail travel offers a fast, relaxed way to explore the United Kingdom.

Cookie & Keller
May 1, 20255 min read


Hollywood or bust: How a Wyoming kid became a respected special effects artist
Andy Schoneberg worked on the award winning film, "Inglourious Basterds," here with Jake Garber, just after filming his scalping. The...

Christene Meyers
Apr 24, 20255 min read


As Earth Day approaches, celebrate, help improve our fragile planet
At Monterey Aquarium, beautiful works of art are created from plastic and other junk pulled from our oceans. Eight million metric tons of...

Christene Meyers
Apr 17, 20255 min read


MoMA New York magic mesmerizes as we visit a fabulous world class museum in Manhattan
MoMA's magic mesmerizes as we visit a fabulous New York museum

Cookie & Keller
Apr 10, 20254 min read


Gaudi's Guell Park invites visitors into his world of wonder and magic
With a rooftop view of Barcelona, our road trippers visit Park Guell, on Carmel Hill in the Gracia district of Barcelona. It was designed...

Christene Meyers
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Dalí Museums Spain Itinerary: A Surreal Road Trip Through Figueres, Portlligat, and Púbol
Step into a dreamlike journey through Catalonia with this Dalí museums Spain itinerary, tracing the surreal legacy of Salvador Dalí. From the theatrical wonder of the Dalí Theatre-Museum to the seaside sanctuary of the Salvador Dalí House-Museum and the storybook romance of the Gala Dalí Castle, this unforgettable route blends art, landscape, and eccentric genius into one extraordinary road trip through Spain.

Christene Meyers
Mar 27, 20255 min read


Bathroom tips: pointers on how to find one abroad, plus unique ones!
A men's bathroom in Singapore offers greenery along with sparkling clean urinals. Not all bathrooms abroad are as clean or nicely...

Christene Meyers
Mar 20, 20256 min read


Fort Lauderdale Segway for fun, frolic and adventure
Glide along sun-soaked streets and oceanfront paths on a Fort Lauderdale Segway tour, one of the most fun ways to explore this laid-back Florida city. Cruise past beaches, marinas, and scenic waterways while learning local history on easy, breezy adventure perfect for first-time visitors

Cookie & Keller
Mar 13, 20254 min read


Fantastic Fort Lauderdale: Attractions include fun water taxi, new Jungle Queen show
WE LOVE Fort Lauderdale, that seductive southern Florida city long beloved by the rich and famous. Besides the wonderful water taxi service, Jungle Queen offers a delightful boat tour and dinner show. You'll see where superstar Jennifer Lopez and retired NBA star Shaquille O'Neal vacation. Both own luxurious waterfront properties with six bedrooms, eight bathrooms and impressive outdoor pools.

Cookie & Keller
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Curtain going up on theater bonanza! Support your local playhouses!
FABULOUS FARE ON THE BOARDS IN SAN DIEGO AREA AND IN YOUR COMMUNITY SPRING BONANZA IN SAN DIEGO Waiting for the house lights to dim, top...

Christene Meyers
Feb 27, 20258 min read


World's first whale watching enterprise celebrates with dinner cruises, harbor tours, jet boat and a classic ferry
Flagship Cruises introduced whale watching to the world. Here, naturalist Sophie, helps passengers look for two whales she and the...

Christene Meyers
Feb 20, 20254 min read
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