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Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures


Dolphin encounter: Swimming with dolphins a is a treat to cement bond between species
IF YOU YEARN to connect with another species, and have watched the joyful antics of dolphins, there's no better place to bond with these intelligent creatures than a dolphin encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village's Dolphin Quest.

Cookie & Keller
Jan 27, 20224 min read


Key West Food Tour: Dining delights in munching our way on a tasty, Cuban inspired path through a colorful town
ONE CAN dine like a king, snacking your way through a leisurely few hours in Key West, where the scents and tastes of Cuba and the Caribbean are a very real part of life.
We took a fun foodie's walking and tasting tour and we're going back for seconds!

Cookie & Keller
Jan 20, 20224 min read


Astoria Oregon Trolley, culture, fun, food, maritime wonders
Perched where the broad Columbia River meets the Pacific, the historic port town of Astoria blends maritime heritage, artsy charm, and sweeping riverfront views into one unforgettable stop along the Pacific Northwest. Visitors arriving on a voyage with American Cruise Lines often find that the town feels both timeless and lively, where fishing boats, Victorian architecture, and coffee-roasting cafes share the same scenic streets.

Christene Meyers
Dec 2, 20214 min read


Yellowstone in autumn: splendid, serene, spellbinding time
A group of elk saunters across the highway leading to Mammoth Hot Springs NATURE'S WONDERS ABOUND ON A CRISP AUTUMN DRIVE THROUGH NATION'S OLDEST NATIONAL PARK STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER A horseback ride in the crisp autumn air hits the spot. WE ARE LUCKY to live within a few hours of one of our nation's most beautiful places. An annual autumn trip through Yellowstone National Park is a tradition we honor and enjoy. On this year's trek, we took along a C

Christene Meyers
Sep 23, 20213 min read


National Parks attract record numbers as Travelers Seek Nature in Road Trips
Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park is the park's largest lake and, many believe the most beautiful, MILLIONS OF TRAVEL-STARVED TOURISTS WORLDWIDE TURN TO PARKS, GARDENS, NATURE EXPERIENCES, OUTDOOR DINING FOR PANDEMIC RELIEF STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER "The Carpe Diem Kids" Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers in Grand Teton, seeking relief from isolation. AS THE VEIL of the pandemic slowly lifts, national parks are attracting record numbers of

Christene Meyers
Jun 17, 20214 min read


Road trips Torrey Pines State Reserve and other stops offer peaceful time, uncrowded parks, spectacular scenery, laughs along the way
Whether you're headed east of west, it's freeing to be off and driving on a road trip, Tips and recommendations included below
While our American goldfinches have fled Montana, we found this one in a rest stop farther south in Nevada.

Cookie & Keller
Oct 16, 20204 min read


Yellowstone Park in winter: beautiful, chilly home on the range for snow coach visitors
Yellowstone National Park in winter is a place of profound silence and striking contrasts, where boiling geysers meet a landscape blanketed in deep snow. While most of the park's interior roads close to private vehicles by early November, the winter season (typically mid-December to early March) opens a rare door for those willing to trade their cars for snow coaches.

Christene Meyers
Nov 24, 20173 min read


Oregon Coast Lighthouse Delights and offers eye-catching array of sentinels to the state's sea life
Discover the magic of an Oregon Coast road trip as Where Is Cookie explores stunning lighthouses, scenic overlooks, and charming seaside stops. From dramatic cliffs to historic coastal beacons, this guide highlights the best lighthouse views and must-see destinations along one of America’s most breathtaking drives

Cookie & Keller
Sep 22, 20173 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 28, 20174 min read


Alaska whale watching in the Inside Passage - Whales astonish, amuse, delight on the whale trail from Seattle to Alaska
A juvenile orca learns how to swim next to his mother, south of Vancouver, near U.S. waters with Wild Whales Vancouver. In Alaska, Juneau Tours offers spectacular whale watching farther north. Juneau Tours offers up close, personal opportunities to see whales, with skilled drivers and guides to get you "there." ORCAS, HUMPBACKS ENTERTAIN, INFORM-- AND EVEN PROVIDE EYE-POPPING ANATOMY STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Alaska whale watching CAN ONE ever get enoug

Christene Meyers
Sep 23, 20165 min read


Red Rocks of Nevada just a fast drive from famous Vegas Strip
Red Rock in Nevada is famous for its towering red sandstone cliffs, ancient petroglyphs, and a 13-mile one-way scenic drive.

Cookie & Keller
Jun 3, 20163 min read
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