Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Old Town Scottsdale is a food lover’s playground, blending Southwestern flavors, modern culinary creativity, and vibrant desert culture. On an Arizona food tour, you’ll stroll historic streets while sampling Sonoran specialties, chef-driven small plates, and local sweets. From lively taco spots to craft cocktail bars, each stop reveals a taste of Scottsdale’s past and present one delicious bite at a time

Nestled within the expansive Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Paradise Point offers a unique escape blending natural beauty, recreational activities, with a touch of luxury. This hidden gem is a destination beloved by locals for years. It offers a wealth of experiences for all tastes -- both for those seeking a peaceful, inexpensive retreat and those in search of an active day by the water with all the resort amenities

Discover North America’s top cities with Big Bus Tours. Hop-on hop-off buses make sightseeing easy while visiting famous landmarks and neighborhoods with a popular hop-on, hop-off format that operates open-top double-decker bus tours in many of the world’s top travel destinations. The flexible routes stop at major landmarks and attractions, allowing visitors to explore cities at their own pace while listening to guided commentary about the history, culture and highlights

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Marine aquariums devoted to the underwater magic

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

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

Andy Schoneberg worked on the award winning film, "Inglourious Basterds," here with Jake Garber, just after filming his scalping.  The...

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...

Flagship Cruises introduced whale watching to the world.  Here, naturalist Sophie, helps passengers look for two whales she and the...

Meet Bo, who posed for us this week, a handsome nearly 9-year old male lion, the head of his pride which includes three females.  The...

Seeing a whale's fluke, as we've done off the coast of San Diego, is a thrill to remember. EPIC WHALE WATCHING SEASON CONTINUES IN...

The Getty Center Museum is large -- like its benefactor's appetite for art and beauty. The multi-building complex is the legacy of...

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TRAVELING TO HEALTH WITH GRATITUDE, HAPPY HEARTS  AND A BORROWED LIVER STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER SEVEN YEARS  ago...

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"...

Cygnet's final holiday show in its longtime venue in Old Town features a spirited production with a genuine heart, the classic "A...

A fine collection of seafaring artifacts combines with beautifully curated changing exhibits to show off Santa Barbara's proud maritime...

Adventure Cat is a beautifully designed, smooth sailing vessel available for a variety of sailings. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By...