Xara Palace is ultra luxe in the Old Quarters. The Phoenicians sailed into the pristine harbors long before sun-bathers took up residency on the golden beaches on the three island archipelago of Malta, Gozo, and Camino. When it … Continue reading →
Pedaling rail bikes in the Mendocino Forest. Steam billows up from behind a hillside like a monster hiding in the woods. A distant whistle preempts the sounds of metal scraping on metal as a huge train engine is … Continue reading →
Get On A Sea Kayak Adventure Click photo above for adventure Eight days, two notebooks, three camcorder batteries. Would they be enough? Bienvenidos a Mexico!” the sign at Loreto Airport announced. Balmy air wafted into the open-air … Continue reading →
Tje Quaint Spa Village of Montecatini During the Belle Époque age Enrico Caruso soaked and sang here; Giuseppe Verdi came here for 19 years beginning in 1882; Teatro Verdi in the town square is named after him, and … Continue reading →
England Walks, Strolls, and Saunders. England means walking. Memories of country tramps and urban saunters. London, Oxford, and a hundred towns encrusted with time and beauty never lose their appeal to a wanderer on foot. Likewise the rural … Continue reading →
With volcanoes, jungles and wildlife, Costa Rica has a ton to offer. But my wife and I wanted to experience something different. Somewhere you might need a 4-wheel-drive vehicle to get to. Somewhere where we could get a … Continue reading →
A killer whale named Onyx breaches in Canadian waters. Killer whales are some of the most powerful, intelligent, majestic creatures in the sea. They can throw a 2,000lb sea lion 30 feet into the air during a hunt … Continue reading →
Antigua, Spanish for Ancient. A Hobi Cat ready for action at Jolly Beach, Antigua. When I say blue water, what shade of blue do you think of? Chances are, you may think of blueberries, the sky, … Continue reading →
\ Located In The Heart Of The Strip. Las Vegas, as young to the world as it might be does have a vibrant and storied history. From its earliest days in the mid-1800s, when a group of Mormon … Continue reading →
When I flew into Costa Rica I could practically hear the Jurassic Park theme song playing in my head, which makes perfect sense considering the movie was filmed here. ,I looked out the airplane window, curious about who … Continue reading →
scuba St. Kitt’s Sister Island. If the “Twin Island Nation” of Saint Kitts and Nevis were siblings, then Saint Kitts would be the wild and crazy one while Nevis would be the laid-back relaxed one; a real odd … Continue reading →
Get Sassy with The Farmer’s Daughter. What happens when you mix art, fashion, and entertainment with a unique, country, modern, tasty, and playful escape ? You get to experience the adventures of the Farmer’s Daughter. No, not the … Continue reading →
Sayan Village, Ubud, Bali Ben and the Monitor Lizard. Snakes, iguanas, komodo dragons and turtles became the Balinese welcoming committee for us on our way to Ubud, Bali. Ben, my traveling companion, heard about a reptile park … Continue reading →
I’m not sure if there’s anything after this life, but if there is, I sure hope it looks like Turtle Island, Fiji. Turtle Island impresses the filthy rich, celebrities and sports stars on a level rarely seen anywhere. … Continue reading →
Elvis Lives as Living Theater. If you like Elvis you will love Viva ELVIS, the new Cirque du Soleil homage at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Having seen every Cirque show on the Las Vegas Strip I was … Continue reading →
Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez on the French Riviera. For two weeks each year A-list celebrities flood the halls and check into the historic Grand Hyatt Hotel Martinez on the French Riviera in Cannes for what the French call, … Continue reading →
Celebrate at the Beach. L’Auberge Del Mar, in Southern California, far surpasses a trip to the South of France. It’s a romantic getaway weekend without jet lag or airport security lines. This French inspired inn redefines the charm … Continue reading →
The Hotel is named after the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom. The Sukhothai fleet of 18 Mercedes limos roll day and night. A five-star hotel aiming to attract today’s savvy business traveler has this mantra: service, service, better service. For the … Continue reading →
The Atlantic Coast Hollywood. Stress free transportation. Hollywood has produced many unique, campy, and fun beach movies during the past century of celluloid, but no beach movie matches Hollywood Beach – not the tinsel town Hollywood, but … Continue reading →
The Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort. The quaint Lombok air terminal. After a few days in Nusa Dua, Bali, my traveling companion Ben and I were off to Bali’s sister island, Lombok. Our Lombok adventure began with the cab driving cousin of … Continue reading →
