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

Christene Meyers
May 8, 20254 min read


High speed British trains offer organized, relaxing way to see the UK your way
Glide across Britain on sleek high-speed trains linking iconic cities like London and Edinburgh in comfort and style. Spacious seats, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, and onboard dining make the journey part of the adventure. With departures from historic city-center stations and countryside views along the way, rail travel offers a fast, relaxed way to explore the United Kingdom.

Cookie & Keller
May 1, 20255 min read


Hollywood or bust: How a Wyoming kid became a respected special effects artist
Andy Schoneberg worked on the award winning film, "Inglourious Basterds," here with Jake Garber, just after filming his scalping. The...

Christene Meyers
Apr 24, 20255 min read


As Earth Day approaches, celebrate, help improve our fragile planet
At Monterey Aquarium, beautiful works of art are created from plastic and other junk pulled from our oceans. Eight million metric tons of...

Christene Meyers
Apr 17, 20255 min read


MoMA's magic mesmerizes as we visit a fabulous New York museum
MoMA's magic mesmerizes as we visit a fabulous New York museum

Christene Meyers
Apr 10, 20254 min read


Gaudi's Guell Park invites visitors into his world of wonder and magic
With a rooftop view of Barcelona, our road trippers visit Park Guell, on Carmel Hill in the Gracia district of Barcelona. It was designed...

Christene Meyers
Apr 3, 20254 min read


Dabbling with Dali: 3 days of dizzying delight with the art of a genius
The Dali Theatre-Museum is a magnificent, over-the-top creation designed by Salvador Dali himself. He supervised construction upon the...

Christene Meyers
Mar 27, 20255 min read


Fantastic Fort Lauderdale: fun water taxi and new Jungle Queen show
Jungle Queen is an institution in Fort Lauderdale, a beloved icon of the city and a four-generation enterprise. She's "reinvented" her...

Christene Meyers
Mar 6, 20255 min read


Curtain going up on theater bonanza! Support your local playhouses!
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...

Christene Meyers
Feb 27, 20258 min read


World's first whale watching enterprise celebrates with dinner cruises, harbor tours, jet boat and a classic ferry
Flagship Cruises introduced whale watching to the world. Here, naturalist Sophie, helps passengers look for two whales she and the...

Christene Meyers
Feb 20, 20254 min read


Lions, tigers, rhinos, kangaroos, giraffes roam, pose, preen for public
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...

Christene Meyers
Feb 13, 20254 min read


City Cruises was Hornblower, Whale watching bonanza as grays head south in record numbers
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...

Christene Meyers
Feb 6, 20254 min read


Fires continue 2024, containment increases, destruction figures rise, animals saved as winds abate a bit
Fires continue to destroy structures mid-day Wednesday. Containment percentages are increasing, according to L.A. mayor. Because of...

Christene Meyers
Jan 9, 20256 min read


Make Christmas dreams come true with new food, fun, traditions
Christmas morning on Hawaii, "the Big Island," presents a double rainbow to passengers aboard a Body Glove trip down the Kona coast....

Christene Meyers
Dec 19, 20246 min read


Meet Cesar Manrique: the artist who changed the face of an island
Meet Cesar Manrique

Christene Meyers
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Dolphins delight: Monkeys, yes, but Gibraltar offers spectacular sea life
The Bay of Gibraltar is home to fancy yachts, pleasure and fishing boats and a variety of sea life, along with the famed monkeys. This...

Christene Meyers
Dec 5, 20244 min read


Jambalaya - Give thanks, share and kick your meal up a notch with something new
Jambalaya is a tradition for Thanksgiving in many southern homes. Cajun appetizers also make Thanksgiving special. We'll share an easy...

Christene Meyers
Nov 28, 20244 min read


San Juan seduces with nightlife, beaches, architecture, resorts, food
Old San Juan's colorful Boricua is a pleasant place to stop for lunch, stroll the shops, enjoy the beach. BEACHES, CASINOS, DINING,...

Christene Meyers
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Puerto Rico's gorgeous El Yunque Forest: lush acres and a special frog
The El Yunque Rain Forest is one of the smallest, yet with a most diverse "repertoire" to behold. "I went to the woods because I wished...

Christene Meyers
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Lisbon - Book a terrific time on a fun, educational tuk tuk tour
WE LOVE LISBON! It's a favorite European city. So we wanted to show off "our town" to my brother Rick and his partner Jane during our two weeks together in southern Europe.
We did it in style, by tuk-tuk, that time honored transportation mode invented in 1879 and offering close-up views along with a few fun bumps.

Cookie & Keller
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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