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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Mate magic: Uruguay's national drink infuses energy, ritual, tradition
Our lovely Uruguayan guide, Paulo, takes a mate break at one of our stops. NATIONAL DRINK HAS ANCIENT HISTORY, GIVES JUST THE RIGHT BUZZ...

Christene Meyers
Apr 10, 20243 min read


On the passionate tango trail with magnificent dancers, musicians
Tango began in brothels and tawdry dance halls to become a much admired and very popular dance form, known for its fabulous dancers and...

Christene Meyers
Apr 3, 20244 min read


Colonia's charms attract international visitors to quaint historic town
Plaza de toros Real de San Carlos, the bullring in Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay, was built in 1909 but soon closed after prohibition...

Christene Meyers
Mar 27, 20244 min read


End of the world in Ushuaia with wondrous birds, parks and more
Cormorants abound off the tip of South America, with a motor boat trip from Ushuaia. From a distance they resemble penguins, which are...

Christene Meyers
Mar 20, 20244 min read


On the penguin trail: fascinating tours go far into the southern hemisphere for treasured viewing opportunities
Gentoo penguins are recognized by their bright orange feet and their reddish beaks. They are a bit over three feet tall when mature and...

Christene Meyers
Mar 13, 20245 min read


Palm Springs drag show marks six years of fun, community service
Oscar's is a fun gig for both full-house audiences and performers, who rake in tips and work hard for them. The "Bitchiest Brunch"...

Christene Meyers
Mar 6, 20244 min read


Desert Symphony notes 35th season with gala, 5-shows, Sinatra singer
Palm Desert is a haven for sun seekers, hikers, bikers, lovers of the desert and its beauty. Since 1989, tourists and locals alike have...

Christene Meyers
Feb 28, 20244 min read


SCAD sends artful ripples from Georgia, to Hollywood and the world
Bruce Keller poses in one of the many intriguing spaces in the SCAD Museum of Art, where constantly changing exhibitions feature...

Christene Meyers
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Charleston, the belle of South Carolina, offers history, color, gentility
Charleston's marina is a busy but peaceful place with shops, restaurants, 17,000 linear feet of dock space for both motorized boats and...

Christene Meyers
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Body Glove fits like a charm for Kona Coast sightseeing pleasures
Happy passengers on a sunset trip up the Kona coast on Body Glove's comfortable, sleek catamaran. Below, on top deck, Body Glove's design...

Christene Meyers
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Kualoa: Oahu working ranch offers magic, entertainment and education.
Part of the educational fun at Kualoa Ranch is watching workers prepare the harvest for sale in the store on the property, and for...

Christene Meyers
Feb 6, 20244 min read


Savannah food tour
Savannah food tour mixes history, tastings, parks, monuments and more A happy, well fed group of travelers and foodies finish a fun Savannah tasting tour, with guide Brenden Davis giving the enthusiastic group a "thumbs up" send-off. SAVANNAH FOOD TOUR OFFERS DELECTABLE TASTINGS, LIVELY COMMENTARY, HISTORY, FACTS, AND WALKING TO WORK IT OFF Food tour participants sweetened their day with tastings of delicious honeys at Capital Bee Company in Savannah . STORY By CHRISTENE MEYE

Christene Meyers
Feb 4, 20244 min read


Savannah's wonders: stately buildings, lovely parks, lively River Street, theater, boats, cafes and trolleys all invite inspection
Savannah is famous for its inviting squares, beautiful oak trees and peaceful parks. The Capitol Building of Savannah is one of many...

Christene Meyers
Jan 25, 20243 min read


CityPASS offers an economical fun way to enjoy a city's attractions
Put yourself in the center of the action with CityPASS, a great money-saving concept available in many U.S. cities and Toronto. Here,...

Christene Meyers
Jan 11, 20245 min read


Cruising the light fantastic on Viva, a floating city with so much to do
VIVA HAS IT ALL: VITALITY, GLITZ, STYLE, OLD WORLD DECORUM, WITH SPIRIT AND MODERN TOUCHES TO APPEAL TO FAMILIES, ROMANTICS OF ALL AGES...

Christene Meyers
Jan 4, 20244 min read
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