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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


World famous Hilton Waikoloa art creates intriguing walk-through museum in resort
This larger-than-life-size chariot with driver is among 1,800 stunning artworks at Hilton Waikoloa Village. The resort acquired a...

Christene Meyers
Feb 17, 20224 min read
Holiday happiness: food, fun, family and a cherished recipe
Bruce Keller displays the cookies he begged for and which the non-baker Cookie provided. He pronounced them "incredible - far beyond...

Christene Meyers
Dec 23, 20213 min read


Morro Bay: play, stay on the bay, with seals, otters and great seafood
Morro Rock stands imposingly and majestically in the waters, as it has for centuries, welcoming tourists and modern-day explorers. The...

Christene Meyers
Dec 16, 20213 min read


Astoria Oregon Trolly, culture, fun, food, maritime wonders
The Flavel House and Heritage Museum in Astoria, Oregon, is one of Astoria's proudest structures.. It is named after Captain George...

Christene Meyers
Dec 2, 20214 min read


Magnificent mariachi band tours, delights, breaks ground for LGBTQ
Founder and band leader of Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles, Carlos Samaniego, is a talented, classically trained musician who formed the...

Christene Meyers
Nov 18, 20214 min read


Lewis and Clark Caverns delight and surprise
The eerie and colorful formations of the Lewis and Clark Caverns await inspection. CLIMB INTO THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF LIMESTONE CAVERNS...

Christene Meyers
Nov 3, 20214 min read


Theater's Southern California comeback marks return to the boards
Celebrating a joyous return to live theater at San Diego Repertory Theater are, Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers, here before...

Christene Meyers
Oct 27, 20217 min read


Show time: Zoppe Italian Family Circus hits the mark in the Big Top
Acrobats and trapeze artists exhibit their prowess and daring in a jaw-dropping act. Zoppe Italian Family Circus is on tour in...

Christene Meyers
Oct 20, 20214 min read


Honoring Sacagawea's starring role in the Lewis and Clark expedition
The Sacajawea Inn in Three Forks, Montana, honors one of the most revered women in the history of the United States. Whether spelled with...

Christene Meyers
Oct 13, 20214 min read


Fox now ABT celebrates 90 years with grand re-opening this weekend
Finishing touches are complete as the Alberta Bair Theater, formerly the Fox Theatre, opens its doors once again. The 1931 building...

Christene Meyers
Sep 15, 20215 min read


New York's Little Island offers a creative, restful oasis in the busy city
Little Island is New York City's latest attraction, a brilliantly conceived "island" at Pier 55 in New York, the gift of two...

Christene Meyers
Aug 18, 20213 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


Borrego Springs Blooms, art vie for attention in the desert near
Ricardo Breceda's whimsical sculptures include desert wildlife and this fetching dragon, whose tail intriguingly goes under the road and...

Christene Meyers
Mar 18, 20215 min read


Oscar's in Palm Springs for bawdy, brilliant drag shows
Big hair, tights and roller skates for artist Marina Mac, who brought the house down with a high-stepping performance on Oscar's balcony....

Christene Meyers
Mar 10, 20213 min read


Presidential inauguration's music, poetry enhance a historic day
Lady Gaga's moving rendition of the National Anthem set the tone for a day of musical celebration. Music highlighted the inauguration,...

Christene Meyers
Jan 20, 20214 min read
Road trip wonders -- stopping to 'smell the roses' from Montana to California
Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park can be worked into a driving trip east or west. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER...

Christene Meyers
Nov 27, 20202 min read


Sample a taste of Europe right here on the North American continent
A mother whale and her calf in flowers draw the eye to Victoria's famous Hotel Fairmont Empress. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By...

Christene Meyers
Sep 17, 20204 min read


Sprint over to Skagen for color, art, boating, dunes, laid back R&R
Skagen's distinctive yellow houses always sport orange tiled roofs, an artistic tradition. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE...

Christene Meyers
Sep 3, 20203 min read


Helsinki hurrah: Finland's finest city boasts art, churches, water, sauna
Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers pay their respects to Jean Sibelius in Helsinki. LIVELY SCANDINAVIAN CITY IS FUN BECAUSE IT'S...

Christene Meyers
Aug 13, 20203 min read


Rasputin, royalty, opulence and intrigue: murder at Yusupov Palace
After a closure of nearly three months, Yusupov Palace is again open. Its opulent rooms and appointments reflect the grandeur of royalty...

Christene Meyers
Jun 25, 20205 min read
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