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New York's Museum of the Dog is something to bark about
With her faithful service dog, a young visitor poses her animal next to a one of the AKC Dog Museum bronzes. DOG DEVOTEES DELIGHT IN...

Christene Meyers
Aug 30, 20193 min read


New Yorkers and their parks: Central and Bryant, a winning pair
Children's pools, playgrounds, rowing ponds for all ages, beautifully kept greens greet the eye at Central Park East. A calming stroll...

Christene Meyers
Aug 23, 20193 min read


New York at Night: Glitz, glamour from Hornblower Cruise to Hell's Kitchen
With America's 250th birthday just around the corner, there has never been a more exciting time to visit New York City. The nation's largest city is preparing for historic celebrations, while the annual Fourth of July festivities already showcase the patriotic spirit that makes New York a must-see destination. From iconic landmarks and world-famous museums to spectacular waterfront events, tall ships, and dazzling fireworks over the harbor, New York offers visitors a front-ro

Cookie & Keller
Aug 16, 20194 min read


Venice visit: Vital, captivating voluptuous city speaks to the romantic's soul
Venice remains one of the world’s most magical destinations, where centuries of art, history, and culture rise from the water. Our visit revealed both the romance of the floating city and the growing challenges of over tourism, including new visitor taxes designed to protect this unforgettable Italian treasure.

Cookie & Keller
Jul 19, 20194 min read


Road trip flowers in Montana: the Beartooth Mountains: rain, rich soil yield blooming bonanza
Road trip wildflowers in Montana

Christene Meyers
Jun 28, 20193 min read


Montana: Big Sky Country beckons road warriors to Beartooth Mountains escape
"Montana has the kind of mountains I'd create if mountains were put on my agenda." -- John Steinbeck in "My Travels with Charley" Our little corner of the world, with clouds, trees, mountains, a magical sight each visit. The approach to the place we cherish, tucked away in the Beartooth Mountains. The writer and photographer treasure their hideaway in the Beartooth Mountains. BASKING IN BEAUTY OF Montana's BIG SKY COUNTRY STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER

Christene Meyers
Jun 7, 20194 min read


Dinner Cruise in Newport Harbor: A City Cruises Experience on John Wayne's Wild Goose
Sail into a memorable evening aboard a dinner cruise with City Cruises in scenic Newport Harbor. Enjoy chef-prepared cuisine, coastal views, and a relaxing ambiance as you glide past multimillion-dollar homes and яхts. Conveniently located near John Wayne Airport, this Newport Beach experience offers a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and classic Southern California charm.

Cookie & Keller
May 17, 20194 min read


Balboa Park, San Diego's visionary oasis, offers spectacular architecture, entertainment
The Casa del Prado, also known as the Casa, and the adjacent Casa del Prado Theatre are historically accurate reconstructions of...

Christene Meyers
Apr 26, 20194 min read


Museum of Ice Cream Experience offers a bite into a fun family outing
Take a fun family journey into the magic, mystery and joy of ice cream at a colorful Ice Cream Museum near you.

Cookie & Keller
Apr 19, 20194 min read


Gators galore as we track this crafty creature in the Everglades
This alligator gave our tour boat the eye on a recent trip into the beautiful Everglades of Florida. Everglades caper: on the gator trail...

Christene Meyers
Mar 22, 20193 min read


Fort Lauderdale - Finding fun in fantastic Fort Lauderdale, from fine digs to water taxi
Fort Lauderdale's beautifully renovated Hilton Double Tree Gallery One offers all-suite accommodations, gorgeous views of the city's famous waterways, a handsomely designed patio for relaxing and dining, fine contemporary artwork and easy access to the city's famed Water Taxi service which makes a regular stop here. Here's the view from our suite. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER On a recent sunny day, Fort Lauderdale's popular Water Taxis were enjoyed by an

Christene Meyers
Mar 15, 20194 min read


Madrid: stately boulevards, baroque palaces, history, mystery and more
A fine place to start your tour of Madrid is at the Royal Palace, where nearby is an 8th Century Arab wall. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS...

Christene Meyers
Feb 22, 20194 min read


Toledo -- historic, stately, welcoming, multi-ethnic walled city
Toledo stands proud on the plains of La Mancha, a testimony to the possibility that three cultures can coexist in peace. HISTORIC CITY IS...

Christene Meyers
Jan 25, 20193 min read


Donkey Tours format needs repair rates a huge "hoofs up" for unique European experience
Donkey Tours of Barcelona boasts one of the most engaging guides two veteran travelers have experienced in decades of globe trotting. ...

Christene Meyers
Jan 20, 20192 min read


Herculaneum: historic village looks at life five centuries B.C.
When Vesuvius erupted, the explosion covered nearby Pompeii, but not as deeply as Ercolano, thus the preservation. ANCIENT RUINS OFFER...

Christene Meyers
Jan 11, 20193 min read


Best of Europe: Picking the right tour can make a huge difference
The glories of the Amalfi Coast come alive with Can't Be Missed Tours, known for intimate exposure to the landscape. The personalized...

Christene Meyers
Jan 4, 20193 min read


Where in the world will you go in 2019? What's hot for the new year
Malta is an enticing, beautiful place, if you've been before, or have yet to go. Here near the Blue Grotto, a series of lovely caverns...

Christene Meyers
Dec 28, 20184 min read


Southern Europe salute to the holidays: Lights, glitter, goodies of the season, Christmas fairs
This week we share splashes of holiday color from our recent southern European and Mediterranean forays, a southern Europe salute to the holiday

Cookie & Keller
Dec 21, 20183 min read


Feast your eyes on Filoli for history, holiday splendor
Each room of Filoli is artfully decorated for the holidays. This one showcases a painting of the flower-loving second owner. UNIQUE...

Christene Meyers
Dec 14, 20183 min read


Oregon Shakespeare Festival: All hail a wondrous arts achievement
The Allen Elizabethan Theatre features a classical setting for three plays each season at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Three theaters...
Jaime Hazerian
Dec 7, 20184 min read
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