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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Transplant tale: Miracle unfolds with donor's gift, crack hospital, grateful couple
Bruce William Keller and Christene Cosgriffe Meyers, with Yorkies Nick and Nora, put their beloved Montana on hold for this year, as they...

Christene Meyers
May 18, 20174 min read


Why San Diego Whale Watch Is the Best Way to See Gray Whales in San Diego
SAN DIEGO WHALE WATCH OFFERS FINE CLOSE-UP VIEWS OF WHALES AS THEY PASS BY PROVIDING THRILLS FOR WHALE WATCHERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.

Christene Meyers
Apr 27, 20174 min read
Birch Aquarium: San Diego treasure - imaginative homage to the sea
Delicate seahorses are one of the stars at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, California, and a major San Diego attraction. SMALL BUT MIGHTY La...

Christene Meyers
Mar 23, 20173 min read
Changes at Sea World include a natural 'encounter' for Orca lovers
SeaWorld's popular Orca show will no longer be part of the offerings at the internationally famous nature and amusement park. In its...

Christene Meyers
Jan 13, 20174 min read


Welk Theater visit brings nostalgic memories of 1950s childhood
Lawrence Welk Resort, north of San Diego, California, offers housing options, restaurants, theater, golf and a charming little museum...

Christene Meyers
Dec 23, 20163 min read
Yosemite hotel celebrates a century of hosting travelers, the rich and famous
The Ahwahnee Hotel (now Majestic) in Yosemite National Park has a long, rich history hosting many famous guests. CALIFORNIA LANDMARK HAS...

Christene Meyers
Dec 2, 20163 min read


Tony Bennett charms again, back on tour at 90, with spectacular concerts in southern California
Still packing concert halls and receiving standing ovations, Tony Bennett gives a gracious nod to his music director and accompanist,...

Christene Meyers
Nov 11, 20166 min read
Rock 'n' roll greats come knockin' on southern California's door
Elton groupies? Cookie and Keller saw the magnificent Elton John and his fabulous band for the third time at Caesar's. The Colosseum...

Christene Meyers
Nov 3, 20164 min read


San Diego Rep - Autumn theater in San Diego offers rich harvest of fine productions
San Diego Repertory Theater's "Disgraced" tackles contemporary issues of race, religion and class in the modern world. The actors are...

Christene Meyers
Oct 27, 20164 min read


Flagship dinner cruise unfurls an evening for the memory book
Christene "Cookie" Meyers and Bruce Keller take to San Diego Bay and a Flagship dinner cruise, with spectacular views. TAKE YOUR PICK OF...

Christene Meyers
Jul 14, 20163 min read
A bit of country in the midst of a city: Los Penasquitos recalls long-ago California
Nubian goats are part of the fun for school kids and families. Egg-laying chickens entertain city kids and archaeological digs are...

Christene Meyers
Jul 7, 20164 min read
Elephant seals bring larger than life charm to California coast
Hundreds of elephant seals -- once nearly extinct -- swim in a few weeks each year to breed on central California's coast. WONDROUS...

Christene Meyers
May 12, 20163 min read
Point Arena Lighthouse: History, landscape, sea life and a guest house to stay over
The Point Arena Lighthouse has history dating back to 1870 when the original lighthouse was erected. Point Arena Lighthouse includes...

Christene Meyers
Apr 28, 20164 min read


Tragedy strikes as young musical talent succumbs to heart condition
Good-bye Marlee: We will miss your sweet smile, music and precocious wit. SATURDAY MEMORIAL CELEBRATES BRIEF, LOVING LIFE OF MARLEE CLUFF...

Christene Meyers
Apr 14, 20163 min read


Dolphins, dining and dogs -- Hornblower offers it all
Thrilled guests watched a pair of whales blow -- thanks to Hornblower staff who make announcements on sightings, explaining various whale...

Christene Meyers
Mar 17, 20163 min read


Wrigley gardens, museum, 'sky' airport celebrate Catalina's diversity
William Wrigley Jr. put his heart and his pocketbook into his beloved Catalina Island, where his widow erected a loving memorial in the...

Christene Meyers
Feb 26, 20164 min read
Bison on an island? Yes, because Hollywood put them on Catalina
This buffalo is probably happy to be on Santa Catalina, not freezing his hide off in Yellowstone Park this winter. BUFFALO SEQUENCES...

Christene Meyers
Feb 19, 20163 min read
Catalina casino: glamorous past, glittering present -- but, wait, there's no gambling!
GLITTER, GLAMOUR, ART, THEATER AND A FANTASTIC ORGAN CONCERT TO BOOT The historic Catalina Casino was built in record time and opened in...

Christene Meyers
Feb 12, 20164 min read
San Francisco's Bay Aquarium brings out the kid in the curious of all ages
These jellyfish -- as graceful as ballerinas -- attract viewers from all over the world, and of all ages at Aquarium of the Bay. A...

Christene Meyers
Jan 29, 20163 min read
Yahoo! San Francisco's Zoo lets you walk, talk, learn from the animals
Gauhati is one of many happy headliners at San Francisco Zoo. He wears down his horn by rubbing it on rocks in his enclosure. The zoo's...

Christene Meyers
Jan 15, 20165 min read
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