Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

The Horton Grand Hotel - Named after Alonzo Horton (who helped build modern San Diego), the hotel is rumored to house the ghost of Roger Whitaker, a gambler who never checked out.

San Diego Whale Watch is a well-reviewed whale watching tour operator in San Diego, offering year-round excursions from Mission Bay. They specialize in whale and dolphin watching tours

Set out along the Southern California coast for an unforgettable whale watching adventure from Dana Point and Oceanside. Known for year-round sightings, these coastal harbors offer front-row views of migrating gray whales, blue whales, dolphins, and more. From winter migrations to summer giants, each trip brings a new ocean story making this stretch of the Pacific one of the best whale watching destinations in the world.

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

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

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...

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

Nick is surrounded by flowers on his 16th birthday. Even though he was virtually blind and had painful spinal and rear leg issues, he was...

A patron pauses outside the San Diego Natural History Museum, where fans of nature and the natural world are treated to a variety of...

Ahoy, maties! A re-enactor tells tales of a sailor's life, impersonating explorer Juan Cabrillo, aboard San Salvador at Maritime Museum of San Diego.  GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS AT A WORLD CLASS CALIFORNIA MUSEUM Christene "Cookie" Meyers and her brother Rick Cosgriffe aboard Pilot, which takes visitors on a fun harbor tour. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER IF  YOU WANT a taste of the sea, with the vessels which explored the world, you won't find a better pla

There’s no better way to greet the Pacific than aboard a Flagship Cruises whale‑watching adventure. Departing from Broadway Pier in downtown San Diego, the 3.5‑hour tour follows the gray whale migration route between Alaska and Baja California—one of nature’s great spectacles. From December through April, thousands of whales cruise just offshore, often accompanied by playful dolphins and sea lions. Flagship launched the world’s first commercial whale‑watching cruise back in

Celebrating a joyous return to live theater at San Diego Repertory Theater are, Bruce Keller and Christene "Cookie" Meyers, here before...

The beautiful Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel offers splendid digs, immaculate hygiene standards, wonderful room service offerings,...

NEW YACHT OFFERSCOMFORT, BEVERAGES, VIEWS            Up, up, up  goes the main sail, above, as  the Triton crew readies the yacht for a...

A grey whale's breech brought gasps and cheers this week aboard Flagship's Marietta in San Diego. The family owned company offers a...

Honolulu's Waikiki Beach hotels are introducing new hygiene measures.  The major brands are all developing programs to insure that people who brave the world of travel are as safe and protected as possible in these stressful times. ROAD TRIPPING HAZARDS ARE LESSENED BY CONSCIENTIOUS HOTEL PROTOCOL STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER and hotel marketing departments Hotels are raising their sanitation standards to meet COVID-19. Closets will be disinfected in many

Lake Atitlan offers beauty, culture and an insight into ancient ways of doing things. This woman is washing for her family. These young...

A well played Scrabble board includes a pair of "xs" and four blanks instead of the traditional two. Scrabble aficionados know tiny "x"...

Soap star Eric Martsolf of "Days of Our Lives"  soap fame headlines a zippy, pretty and nostalgic holiday show at Welk Resort Theatre,...