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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures
Rafting reinvented: Cookie gets "back on the boat" after two times "bucked" into the waters
The cliffs leading up to the beautiful Beehive Canyon are enjoyed on the river with Absaroka River Adventures. ABSAROKA RIVER ADVENTURES...

Christene Meyers
Jul 15, 20143 min read
Northern California wildlife preserve protects giraffes, zebras, antelope
Point Arena wildlife park provides venue for saving endangered African species Giraffes enjoy lunch at the B Bryan Preserve, a haven for...

Christene Meyers
Jul 8, 20143 min read
Northern California farm offers flowers, fruit, veggies and peace
PURPLE MARTIN'S MAJESTY: POINT ARENA ENTERPRISE GROWS FINE ORGANIC FARE James Walker Hayes washes freshly picked produce at the organic...

Christene Meyers
Jun 20, 20145 min read
Costa Rica's allure includes howler monkeys, old trees, sky bridges
Orchids throw out their fronds on a gorgeous tree in full bloom on the grounds of Pura Vida Gardens, Costa Rica. HIGHLY MOTIVATED COUNTRY...

Christene Meyers
May 9, 20143 min read


St. Patrick's Day delights: a daughter helps her mum kick bucket list with music, corned beef
St. Patrick's Day delights: corned beef, music and a bucket list with mum

Cookie & Keller
Mar 14, 20144 min read


Long live the Queen (Mary) for her lore, lure and romance
The Queen Mary has a long, proud history and was saved from the scrap heap by the city of Long Beach. The revelry aboard the Queen Mary includes vintage dress for special events. WORLD'S ONCE GRANDEST LINER LIVES A LIVELY LIFE IN LONG BEACH Keller and Cookie flank Commodore Hoard on Queen Mary. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER ABOARD the Queen Mary, there's always adventure. If you want to schedule it, you can, on a series of entertaining tours which take in

Christene Meyers
Feb 14, 20144 min read
Viejas opens stylish hotel to complement its gambling features
Wood, stone, water plus lovely artwork and tasteful rooms The Viejas' artsy entrance. offer soothing counterpart to casino action, fine...

Christene Meyers
Jan 14, 20143 min read
Flying soon? Tips to help you have the best flight possible
UP, UP AND AWAY WITH SOME TIPS FOR A QUIETER, HEALTHIER TRIP STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Once you're up, up and...

Christene Meyers
Nov 30, 20135 min read
Streamline airport security for faster boarding
NEW 'PRE-CHECK' OPTION LETS YOU THROUGH WITHOUT REMOVING SHOES! STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Options DID YOU know...

Christene Meyers
Nov 27, 20133 min read
Dine and drink well, but preserve your liver and waistline
A BIT OF CONTROL HELPS AND YOU STILL INDULGE ON YOUR HOLIDAY Dining and drinking are pleasures of travel, here new friends! STORY By...

Christene Meyers
Nov 16, 20133 min read
Documentation, fake jewels and ruthlessness make for savvy packing
TRAVEL LIGHT: DON'T LUG BOTTLES OR TAKE WHAT YOU CAN EASILY BUY 'OVER THERE' Nearly everything you might forget can be easily purchased,...

Christene Meyers
Nov 8, 20134 min read
Packing smart for a trip is an art: you can improve, lighten your load
Economize, pack light, think layers, develop a color theme STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER You'll want clothes that look...

Christene Meyers
Nov 6, 20134 min read
Alpenhof Lodge is Grand Teton's answer to European chalet
The Moulton Barn, one of the world's most photographed, makes a picturesque day trip from Teton Village. Artful Alpenhof offers...

Christene Meyers
Oct 9, 20134 min read
Happy 90th birthday to 'Papa' Martin, who's living a happy life
Grady Martin poses in his wonderful summer garden at home on the Stillwater River. Widower rebounds after loss and 66 year marriage with...

Christene Meyers
Sep 25, 20134 min read
High on ice, glaciers, fjords of amazing Alaska
Cruising's pleasures heightened by exilirating Alaskan adventure The wonders of Alaska unfold for Cookie, above, snug in her layers,...

Christene Meyers
Sep 7, 20133 min read
Passion for flowers blossoms into love affair with Montana abloom
Take a walk in a garden to cure what ails you Dahlias recall the photographer's childhood with his mother painting and arranging flowers...

Christene Meyers
Sep 4, 20134 min read
....26 miles across the sea, Catalina Island is a waitin' for me
The harbor at Avalon, the major village in Catalina, is a colorful place to park your boat. California island offers restful, scenic time...

Christene Meyers
Aug 27, 20135 min read
Baby Christena has Hillary's "Village" behind her, meeting her Down Syndrome handicap head on
Child born with Down Syndrome sparks love, unity, courage in Cosgriffe family Christena's auntie Misha bestowed a pretty new dress!...

Christene Meyers
Jul 27, 20136 min read
Come fly with us -- at magical Torrey Pines Gliderport
San Diego venue plays host to international adventurers A gorgeous, golden afternoon brings out gliders galore to the famed Torrey Pines...

Christene Meyers
Jul 17, 20134 min read
Celebrating the horse -- holding his head high in history's annals
HORSE HAS BEEN AROUND LONGER THAN WE THOUGHT STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER and JANE MILDER This scene, of horses in...

Christene Meyers
Jul 3, 20133 min read
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