Cruising the Galapagos Islands in High Style
Last month, when I was cruising the Galapagos Islands on Princess Grace’s yacht, the weather could not have been more delightful…“Oh, sorry. Was I name-dropping?” You’re darn right I was, because trust...
View ArticleRoatan, Bay Islands – A Jewel in the Caribbean
Legend has it that pirate treasure once buried on the island of Roatan in the 17th century remains hidden to this very day. At least that is what the locals claim as they speak of the island’s history...
View ArticleHumanitarian Tour: Santo Tomas, Guatemala
When you travel internationally, you generally want to maximize your experiences in each locale. And most destinations offer a plethora of choices to the visitor. But only rarely do you get an...
View Article7 Hot Culinary Travel Destinations for 2013
Culinary travel is the next big thing, from cooking classes in Tuscany to street-food tours in Istanbul. So where will you plan your next foodie adventure? Whether you prefer chasing Michelin stars or...
View ArticleTurtles to Tortillas in Cancun
The freshly hatched sea turtles tickle my hand as they squirm to paddle against real or imagined currents, then spread out en masse on the beach like a reptilian carpet disappearing into the sea,...
View ArticleCruising with an Inspiration Named Julia
On a recent Panama Canal cruise on the Holland America ms Amsterdam, we met a most extraordinary passenger with a remarkable past. Her name is Julia. We do not usually write about fellow travelers,...
View ArticleClandestine Junina: A Brazilian Festival the World Doesn’t Know
In addition to the business of finance, there are but three reasons to visit São Paulo: football, food and festivals. Every fourth year, when the World Cup takes place, Brazilians embrace these three...
View ArticleA Memorable Panama Canal Christmas Cruise aboard Holland America’s Amsterdam
We live in California and two of our best friends reside in Florida. We wanted to visit them during the holidays, but didn’t want to endure the stress and aggravation of crowded airports and airplanes...
View ArticleIn Pursuit of Grasshoppers, Spices and Malbec
“Try tasty deep-fried grasshoppers,” calls out Niza Lopez of Oaxaca Tourism to onlookers as they walk by the Mexico Tourism Pavilion at the 8th World Culinary Travel Expo at EAT! Vancouver Festival....
View ArticleBarefoot Luxury in Tropical Placencia, Belize – Chabil Mar Villas
Chabil Mar Villas, Placencia, Belize The driver took us a short way along this narrow peninsula that is Placencia, through the heavy, expertly carved, gigantic wooden gates and into this eye-popping...
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