Travel Stories, Cruise Reviews, and Cultural Adventures

Yale Strom's violin heats up the Lyceum Monday at the lively Klezmer Summit. Kosher treats await at the Lyceum with world class music,...

Approaching Crete at dusk, one sees hills of olive trees, and beautiful caves and beaches, with little hint of the heavy casualties...

BAJA TIP OFFERS FAST GROWING CABO SAN LUCAS, QUIET AND ARTSY TODO SANTOS The approach to Cabo San Lucas is a memorable one, with its...

Construction is not sophisticated in Guatemala, but old-fashioned thatching appears to be carefully done. LIFE UNFOLDS IN GUATEMALA WITH...

Jacarandas in all their glory escort our travelers through seven tropical countries The jacaranda accompanied, and perhaps blessed, a...

Cabrillo Monument is a lovely day trip. CABRILLO DISCOVERED LAND WHERE TIDE POOLS NOW ATTRACT VISITORS Cabrillo National Monument and its...

COOKIE, KELLER GIVE THANKS TO NEW FRIENDS AND A DIVERSE, LIVELY SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY Boxes galore came from Arizona to southern California...

This happy reveler resides in Harrah's, a popular New Orleans casino, completely decorated in Mardi Gras motif. Cookie and keller take...

Trio of venues about relationships offers home run for buffs of the boards   San Diego's gorgeous location between sea and mountains is fertile ground for cutting edge theater. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER SAN DIEGO THEATER's March offerings are as fresh, varied and welcome as our recent weather. Translate coastal sun, imposing skyline and rejuvenating breezes to the stage. You have a hint of the pleasures awaiting theater buffs. Our theaters deliver -- f

VISIONARY PHILANTHROPIST AND HIS ARTIST PARTNER CREATE DESERT ART Bighorn sheep, who roam on the desert, are perched playfully for a...

The Pyramids of Guimar convinced famous Norwegian anthropologist Thor Heyerdahl of a connection between Tenerife's ancient Guanche people...

The colorful Lyceum Theatre houses San Diego Rep in Horton Plaza. A PLAY-LOVER'S BRAVO! SALUTING  FOUR RRIFIC  SAN DIEGO COMPANIES     STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS ART By BRUCE KELLER & THEATER COMPANIES SAN DIEGO'S  year-round growing season produces more than lush landscaping.  Our city offers a lively and varied theater crop. San Diego theater can't be beat for quality and diversity. I spend time in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Atlanta, St. Louis, San Francisc

BEAUTIFUL 'BUTTERFLIES' prompts look at what makes great theater Fabulous acting, subtle direction and a wonderfully rich story make "In the Time of the Butterflies" a class act. STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS FILE PHOTO and BRUCE KELLER PHOTO IF YOU'VE  seen a play that moved you to tears, a play that you couldn't stop thinking about, you've been "socked in the kisser by art." The San Diego Repertory Theater is producing a fabulous play, "In the Time of the Butterflies," a lyrica

Wood, stone, water plus lovely artwork and tasteful rooms The Viejas' artsy entrance. offer soothing counterpart to casino action, fine...

NEW 'PRE-CHECK' OPTION LETS YOU THROUGH WITHOUT REMOVING SHOES! STORY By CHRISTENE MEYERS PHOTOS By BRUCE KELLER Options DID   YOU  know...

Fiddler Robert Sandstrom: master of jazz, classics, western,  opera, swing, bluegrass, jazz   and the gentle touch  Top right, Bob...

When in Rome -- as Keller and Cookie are here -- check out all your airline options to continue flying high. Do your homework, shop...

Grady Martin poses in his wonderful summer garden at home on the Stillwater River. Widower rebounds after loss and 66 year marriage with...

Take a walk in a garden to cure what ails you Dahlias recall the photographer's childhood with his mother painting and arranging flowers...

The harbor at Avalon, the major village in Catalina, is a colorful place to park your boat. California island offers restful, scenic time...