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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
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 18, 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 15, 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 11, 20133 min read
Alpenhof Lodge is Grand Teton's answer to European chalet
The Moulton Barn, one of the world's most photographed, makes a picturesque day trip from Teton Village. Artful Alpenhof offers...

Christene Meyers
Oct 8, 20134 min read


World's top hotels deliver service, quality, attention, special touches
Oversized European soaking tubs, eco-friendly products, robes and slippers await at Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle. Room with a view,...

Christene Meyers
Oct 4, 20135 min read


World's top hotels offer service, location, amenities, style
When the hotel siren sings seductive songs, answer the call and book yourself in! Las Vegas has some of the world's top hotels, and the...

Christene Meyers
Sep 30, 20135 min read


Landmark 100th cruise excites our cruise-crazy lovers
Escape to a world of dreams, moonlight and indulgence on a barge trip or cruise. We celebrated our 100th cruise on Carnival Miracle. Try a relaxing week on the water for a rejuvenating break I have sailed the world, beheld its wonders, from the Dardanelles to the mountains of Peru..... --from "Sweeney Todd" and the song, "No Place Like London" STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER One of the world/s prettiest harbors is in St. Thomas. LIKE Anthony in "Sweeney Tod

Christene Meyers
Sep 27, 20134 min read
Happy 90th birthday to 'Papa' Martin, who's living a happy life
Grady Martin poses in his wonderful summer garden at home on the Stillwater River. Widower rebounds after loss and 66 year marriage with...

Christene Meyers
Sep 24, 20134 min read
All aboard for a wild, scenic ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railway
Some of the world's most rugged terrain challenged engineers who built this trestle on the steep hillside. RUGGED RAIL RIDE TAKES...

Christene Meyers
Sep 20, 20135 min read
Seattle's Pan Pacific Hotel charms guests with service, beauty, extras
A HOTEL WITH HEART, AMBIANCE, SOCIAL CONSCIENCE, TOP-NOTCH SERVICE The Pan Pacific Hotel's appointments are artful and Asian inspired,...

Christene Meyers
Sep 17, 20135 min read


Sunset sail shows off Puget Sound as ferries, tour boats beckon
Seattle is at its best viewed from the water. Options include ferry, Argosy boat or private sail on lovely Far Niente yacht. FAR NIENTE...

Christene Meyers
Sep 13, 20134 min read
High on ice, glaciers, fjords of amazing Alaska
Cruising's pleasures heightened by exilirating Alaskan adventure The wonders of Alaska unfold for Cookie, above, snug in her layers,...

Christene Meyers
Sep 6, 20133 min read
Passion for flowers blossoms into love affair with Montana abloom
Take a walk in a garden to cure what ails you Dahlias recall the photographer's childhood with his mother painting and arranging flowers...

Christene Meyers
Sep 3, 20134 min read
Montana Jack's offers fine fare, superb service and gorgeous views
Ann and Jack Mowell are proud of their rescue and renaming of Montana Jack's, a popular eatery in the little town of Dean, Montana. Rural...

Christene Meyers
Aug 29, 20134 min read
....26 miles across the sea, Catalina Island is a waitin' for me
The harbor at Avalon, the major village in Catalina, is a colorful place to park your boat. California island offers restful, scenic time...

Christene Meyers
Aug 26, 20135 min read
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