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Travel News and Advice – August 31, 2026
Horrible flood at Nepal-Tibet border. I advise you not to look at the footage of this horrific flooding. It's truly disturbing. My heart goes out to the people there, as more than 400 are confirmed dead as of this writing, and at least 2000 are missing, including...
Haworth, England: The Brontes’ Brooding and Beautiful World
Some places reach into your head; some into your heart. And then there are the rare few that get inside you both ways. For me, that’s Haworth, England, where the famous literary family, the Brontes, lived. This small town in West Yorkshire is a magnet for Bronte book...
Hotel Review: Mövenpic Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakech, Morocco
The Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech, an ACCOR hotel, is a business hotel that seems to be geared mostly toward corporate meetings and business travel. It's an outstanding facility for that type of business, but I’m not sure an individual leisure traveler would...
Madeira, Portugal Has It All
Portugal is small … really small. In fact you could fit the entire country into the area between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Yet, its impact on the world has been and continues to be huge! There is a great diversity of environments for such a small country....
Watch Out For Concert and Event Ticket-Buying Scams
During summer concert season, fans often splurge on everything from tickets to VIP perks, backstage access, and exclusive experiences. Whether heading to Lollapalooza and jazz festivals or some of the biggest artists on tour, including Coldplay, Harry Styles, and...
Condado Ocean Club Puerto Rico Blends Oceanfront Calm with Social Energy
There is a reason certain hotels become destinations unto themselves. It is not always because they are the largest, the flashiest, or the most over-the-top luxurious. More often, it comes down to atmosphere. A feeling. An energy that travelers immediately recognize...
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Haworth, England: The Brontes’ Brooding and Beautiful World
Some places reach into your head; some into your heart. And then there are the rare few that get inside you both ways. For me, that’s Haworth, England, where the famous literary family, the Brontes, lived. This small town in West Yorkshire is a magnet for Bronte book...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Mövenpic Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakech, Morocco
The Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech, an ACCOR hotel, is a business hotel that seems to be geared mostly toward corporate meetings and business travel. It's an outstanding facility for that type of business, but I’m not sure an individual leisure traveler would...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Jack & Charlie’s No. 118 Revives the Glamour of NYC’s Supper Club Scene
Tucked into a historic stretch of Greenwich Avenue in the West Village, Jack & Charlie’s No. 118 evokes a sophisticated nostalgia that feels both timeless and exhilaratingly now. With its moody lighting, emerald leather banquettes, glowing fireplace, and geometric...
Cruise & Sail
Cruising Caledonia: Discover the Beauty and Spirit of Scotland Aboard European Waterways’ Scottish Highlander Barge
A leisurely canal cruise on European Waterways’ luxury barge The Scottish Highlander is the ideal way to explore northern Scotland’s scenic Great Glen and famed Loch Ness Following our unforgettable first inland waterway cruise in France aboard the luxury floating...
Museums, Entertainment
Arizona’s Verde Canyon Railroad
While in Sedona, Arizona in July, I decided to try out the nearby Verde Canyon Railroad trip. Less than a half hour drive from Sedona and less than a 10-minute drive from Cottonwood, the train's hacienda-style depot complex includes an outdoor bar that sells both...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – August 31, 2026
Horrible flood at Nepal-Tibet border. I advise you not to look at the footage of this horrific flooding. It's truly disturbing. My heart goes out to the people there, as more than 400 are confirmed dead as of this writing, and at least 2000 are missing, including...