Top Stories
Hamar: A Norwegian Escape
The soft, silent tread of my snowshoes across open fields felt like a rhythmic pulse against the snow-covered earth. Above me, a tall evergreen spruce forest stood like silent sentinels, its branches heavy with cotton-like bundles of heavy, drooping snow. In that...
Dark Sky Tourism: Traveling to See the Stars and Lights
During the last few years, the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis have been more in the news, as the lights have been more prominent, frequent, and even showing up in the southern U.S. This has increased the interest in "skywatching" travel or "astrotourism." I have...
Restaurant Review: Azurmendi, Larrabetzu, Spain
Eneko Atxa is a chef who is deeply rooted in the regional traditions of classic Basque cookery. His culinary inspiration were the dishes of his mother and grandmother, yet his current dishes reveal an inventiveness and imagination that go well beyond any constraints...
Travel News and Advice – February 28, 2026
Flights cancelled in Middle East. After the U.S. attacked Iran this morning, many flights across the Middle East have been cancelled, and airspace has been shut down. If you're planning any trips to the area, check with your airline before going to the airport. Unrest...
2026 James Beard Awards Restaurant and Chef Semifinalists
Looking for the next great place to eat out? These choices by the James Beard Awards can give you great ideas in your home or vacation locale. (The finalists will be announced March 31, 2026.) Outstanding Restaurateur Elizabeth Blau, Blau + Associates (Buddy V’s and...
Hotel Review: Round Hill Villa Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Round Hill Villa Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica could easily be pictured in the dictionary next to the word “luxury.” Spending a few days at this resort was definitely an experience of the proverbial good life, so it’s no surprise that Round Hill caters to the likes...
Sign Up For Our Free Monthly Newsletter
Destinations
Hamar: A Norwegian Escape
The soft, silent tread of my snowshoes across open fields felt like a rhythmic pulse against the snow-covered earth. Above me, a tall evergreen spruce forest stood like silent sentinels, its branches heavy with cotton-like bundles of heavy, drooping snow. In that...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Round Hill Villa Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Round Hill Villa Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica could easily be pictured in the dictionary next to the word “luxury.” Spending a few days at this resort was definitely an experience of the proverbial good life, so it’s no surprise that Round Hill caters to the likes...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Restaurant Review: Azurmendi, Larrabetzu, Spain
Eneko Atxa is a chef who is deeply rooted in the regional traditions of classic Basque cookery. His culinary inspiration were the dishes of his mother and grandmother, yet his current dishes reveal an inventiveness and imagination that go well beyond any constraints...
Cruise & Sail
The River Queen: Uniworld Cruises
Long had I coveted taking a river cruise, and my dream was realized when we sailed the Legendary Rhine & Moselle (Mosel) with the top ranked UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruise Collection. The 13-day itinerary was aboard the River Queen, one of...
Museums, Entertainment
It’s All Happening at the Zoo: The San Diego Zoo to be Precise
Visiting the San Diego Zoo is an experience that blends adventure, education, and pure enjoyment. From the moment you step through the gates, the atmosphere is alive with excitement and the promise of discovery. Our day at the zoo was filled with unforgettable...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News and Advice – February 28, 2026
Flights cancelled in Middle East. After the U.S. attacked Iran this morning, many flights across the Middle East have been cancelled, and airspace has been shut down. If you're planning any trips to the area, check with your airline before going to the airport. Unrest...