Get your winter fix in Lake Geneva

Even when the gods on Olympus haven’t heard the “Let it snow” refrain there is a good winter festival and activity destination in the Midwest the first week of … [Read More]

In Lake Geneva Mercury Racing Pegasus by Wisconsin Sculpting team 3 won first place in the 2011 US National Snow Sculpting competition

The Ocotillo – Amazing desert plant that comes to life after a rain

When I drove for the first time from California to Arizona, I had to stop and look at the stick-like plants with brilliant spring green leaves. They were brighter than any … [Read More]

Ocotillo Plant

Visitors love the story of Arizona’s London Bridge

Many people thought Robert P. McCulloch was crazy when he purchased the famous London Bridge in 1968.  After all, its intended destination was land in Arizona, not over a … [Read More]

Close-up of the bridge and support structures

The Columbia River Gorge, Oregon – Waterfalls, hiking, dining

If you are visiting Portland, Oregon, a must-do is the Columbia River Gorge. Whether you take a drive east on Interstate 84 to Multnomah Falls or spend a weekend hiking the … [Read More]

Dining in the Columbia River Gorge

Fly Southwest Air to Branson

Southwest Airlines is flying to the Live Entertainment Capitol of the World. Your good time starts when you land at Branson, Missouri Airport (BKG). The announcement came as … [Read More]

Southwest Airlines Airplane

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston – A new addition for an old classic

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, popularly known as The Gardner, houses the art collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner.  Throughout her life she collected and … [Read More]

Front entrance of the Renzo Piano wing, view of Ailanthus artwork by Stefani Arienti

Train adventure in Arizona – Encountering eagles

Winter in Arizona can be an exciting time. During "eagle season," you may encounter majestic Bald Eagles when you take an excursion on the Verde Canyon Railroad. Located just … [Read More]

Eagles seen from the Verde Canyon Railway excursion train.

It’s time to visit Miami and South Beach, Florida

There's no time like the present to visit a  warm and sunny climate: Miami and South Beach, Florida, could be just what the doctor ordered for a mid-winter break from snow, … [Read More]

Lobby of the Savoy Hotel

Nautical Beachfront Resort attracts vacationers in Lake Havasu, Arizona

This year the state of Arizona celebrates its centennial, so it’s a great time to visit the Grand Canyon State.  Of course, there is much more to see and do in addition to … [Read More]

Nautical Beachfront Resort has 1,000 feet of prime beach frontage.

Warm up with Florida’s Grapefruit League

The 2012 Florida Spring Training season begins in late-February/early-March. First, pitchers and catchers head to the Sunshine State. Then, the teams migrate to Florida. This … [Read More]

The Lee County Sports Complex

Torchy’s Tacos takes Tex-Mex to new level in Austin

One of the first things you discover about Austin, Texas is the great variety of food available in the city. There are plenty of fine dining establishments with the best … [Read More]

Folks lining up for Torchy's tacos

Visiting Santa Fe’s Loretto Chapel

Santa Fe, New Mexico, "City of Holy Faith" in Spanish, has many beautiful churches. Santa Fe's Loretto Chapel is one of the popular attractions of this historic city. Just … [Read More]

Loretto Chapel