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Lošinj, Croatia: The Island of Vitality
Picture gazing out over the unpolluted sparkling royal blue waters of the Adriatic Sea, breathing in salt-infused, pure, sweet air and the fragrance and beauty of dark-green pine forests silhouetted against the azure sky. All the while, 1,100 aromatic herbs and...
Photo Essay: 15 Must-See Apes and Monkeys
People are fascinated by apes and monkeys, probably because they appear to be so human-like in many ways. Around the world, the variety, adaptations, and behaviors of these creatures will intrigue and fascinate any traveler. Here are 15 apes and monkeys around the...
Missouri Wines: A Nice Surprise in the Midwest
When you think wine, your first thought is Missouri, right? No? Well, it doesn’t have to be your first thought, but it should certainly be on your radar. I’ve visited a lot of local vineyards around the U.S., and admittedly, I’m rarely impressed. The one I visited in...
Photo Essay: Images of Istanbul
Istanbul is, without question, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Here are some of my favorite images that I took during my stay in Turkey. Istanbul. Photo by Melanie Votaw. Istanbul. Photo by Melanie Votaw. Istanbul. Photo by Melanie Votaw. Istanbul....
Travel News & Advice – January 30, 2025
Our hearts go out to all those affected, including the figure skating community, by the horrible American Airlines crash with the military helicopter in Washington, D.C. Hotels and immigration. With the new administration in the White House, hotels could end up...
A Day to Celebrate Peru’s National Drink – Pisco Sour
If you happen to be in Peru, you would be hard pressed not to find the quintessential Peruvian drink – a Pisco Sour. It's so celebrated in Peru that they have designated the first Saturday of February every year as National Pisco Sour Day. This year, it falls on...
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Destinations
Rocky Mountaineer Train Journey through Western Canada
Jagged white peaks speckled with pines, stretches of parched terrain alongside vast lakes, glacial blue water sliding into creeks, and black ridges iced with snow. These are among the images that stick with you when you travel through the remarkably diverse landscapes...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Hotel Review: Monkey Island Estate Outside London
A quiet island? In the Thames? A 40-minute train ride from London? Near bustling Windsor Castle? Lead me to it! And Monkey Island Estate did not disappoint. With its borders of huge white hydrangeas, resident geese amidst the verdant grass, and low white buildings,...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Recipe: Bisque d’Ecrevisses
Auguste Escoffier, a chef of acknowledged genius, published his Le Guide Culinaire in France toward the end of his career. To the end of his days, he mastered no more than a few words of English because, as he would jokingly explained, if he spoke the language, he...
Cruise & Sail
Whale Watching from New York City – You Read That Right!
A lot of visitors and locals aren't aware that you can watch whales from Manhattan and Brooklyn in NYC. And I'm talking some major whale watching! I recently took a cruise from Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn with American Princess Cruises, where we saw seven humpback...
Museums, Entertainment
A Blast From the Past: Temptations and Four Tops Coming to NJPAC
What a lovely blast from the past! Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops practically defined popular American music in the late 1950s and 1960s, along with the other performers on the Motown roster. They will be in concert at the New Jersey Performing Arts...
Travel Advice, News
Travel News & Advice – January 30, 2025
Our hearts go out to all those affected, including the figure skating community, by the horrible American Airlines crash with the military helicopter in Washington, D.C. Hotels and immigration. With the new administration in the White House, hotels could end up...