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Travel News and Advice – June 15, 2026
Don't get banned! We'd all expect to get thrown off a flight and banned by an airline if we fought with personnel, but did you know an airline might also ban you for filming their employees or going barefoot on a flight? Arguing over reclining your seat could do it,...
Spa Review: Doga Thermal Health and Spa, Pamukkale, Turkey
This is a destination that had me exclaiming, "Why didn't anyone ever tell me about this before?" Chances are you've never heard of Pamukkale's travertine slopes even though they tend to overwhelm first-time visitors. What appears to be a sheer cliff of snow rising...
A Seismic Shift Has Occurred in El Salvador: 7 Reasons to Head There Now
For several decades now, El Salvador in Central America has been overlooked by many travelers for several reasons, most of them based on misconceptions. Many still believe the country is unstable and crime-ridden, while others assume it’s too small to offer much to...
When Your Destination is Pricey, Opt for a Less Pricey Duplicate
A May 2026 report on destination duplicates found that travelers can enjoy Zanzibar just as much as the Maldives, while paying 80% less. With millions of vacationers planning their summer breaks, a new study by the small-ship cruise company Sail Croatia reveals the...
Dance Review: Flamenco Dancer Olga Pericet’s ‘Baile Sonoro’
I fell in love with Flamenco in the late 1980s when I was introduced to the robust artistry of Maria Benitez and her company, Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. It was with great excitement that I looked forward to her annual performance at the Joyce Theater in New York...
Cruising the Nile in Egypt
Egypt … a land of mystique and enigma … with one foot firmly anchored in the past and the other seeking a secure footing in the future. Egypt is home to a treasure trove of monumental structures. The construction techniques for some are known, but to this day, many...
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Destinations
Visiting Rome: Be Careful How You Dress
With record numbers of tourists hitting Italy during peak summer heat, many are finding out the hard way that their summer wardrobe isn't welcome everywhere. At Mondo Cattolico, located directly in St. Peter's Square, we see tourists being turned away at the entrance...
Hotels, Resorts, Spas
Longevity Travel: The Latest Trend
For years, luxury travel destinations have catered to guests seeking to boost wellness while on vacation. Today, that desire for wellness has graduated—travelers don’t just want to feel better now, they want to extend their healthy lifespan. Enter the growing trend of...
Food, Wine, Spirits
Dining in Casablanca, Morocco (including recipe)
Casablanca is a very large, international city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. It is about one hour Southwest of Rabat, the capital, but it's much more cosmopolitan. It's the country’s main port and the largest financial center in Africa. It also has Morocco’s...
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
Dance Review: Step Afrika! is a National Treasure
I recently went to a party at the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in Bronx, New York, and its name is Step Afrika! Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! has developed into a world class company and the leading authority on the art of stepping....
Travel Advice, News
Two Products to Keep You Safer While Traveling
I was recently sent a free sample of Repuls®, a water-based irritant self-defense spray that's an alternative to pepper spray. It's made up of water, ammonium propionate, propionic acid, ammonium citrate, and a surfactant, which causes painful eye irritation but...