by Andrea Guthmann

When people think of Fort Lauderdale, wild spring break antics are what usually come to mind. This perennial party town was where the boys were in the ’60s and by the ’80s …

by Deborah Grossman
Bend boasts mountains to climb, lakes to sail, and glacier-gorged caves to explore. Situated on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range in central Ore., the city is known for its proximity to …

by Deborah Grossman
Cruising has evolved into a delicious way to tune up the mind and body. Forward-thinking lines like Celebrity tempt with a mind-boggling array of learning opportunities, innovative dining and activity options on board …

Story and photos by Phyllis Steinberg
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Florida area has long been known for its beautiful beaches, but the city is so much more than a place to sun your …

Story and Photos by Phyllis Steinberg
Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco. I left mine in San Diego. This coastal …

Story by Shifra Stein, Photos by Bob Barrett
At a time when the economy does not bode well for the arts, the coastal …

Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
“Providence,” the TV series, is no longer on the air but that’s …

Story and Photos by Nikhat Izhar Qureshi
I was welcomed by a soothing breeze as I left the airport. The scattered cottony clouds and the deep blue sky complimented each other. I felt …

Story and photos by Christine Tibbetts
Big bucks are being invested in Alabama’s city by the bay where I found sparkling hotels with the latest bedding, blockbuster exhibitions in the museums, fresh seafood …

Article and photos by Steve and Nancy Ross
The island of Maui offers many vacation opportunities. We’ve been …

Story by Larry Taylor, Photos by Gail Taylor
Guidebooks said it would be like being immersed in a glass …

Story and Photos by Lucinda Michell
Rich in character and full of hidden treasures, the historic town of Leesburg perfectly blends the old and the new. Located in one of the fastest growing …

Story by Mark Bradley
“C’mon Aloysius, c’mon baby“ croons Captain Jimmy Bonvillian in a slow Cajun drawl. “C’mon Ro-bert. Are you hungry?” No, he’s not calling his family to the dinner table.
We’re in …

Story and photos by Ron Stern
Long Beach is the Golden State’s fifth largest community and has been dubbed “the most livable city in southern California.” Located just 25 minutes south of Los Angeles …

Story and Photos by Sascha Stokes
It smells of waxy tablecloths and coffee laced with Amaretto, as I stumble …

Story and Photos by Mary Medland
If wandering down the southern California coast checking out old fishing piers and often-vacant beaches while delving into the quirky history and lore that accompany them doesn’t set …

Story and Photos by John Gasawski
A modern version of the song “Kansas City” would say “meet me at the corner of 18th and Vine.” That is where we begin our tour of this …

by Denise Dube
I know what a spork is, I know where to get one and what …

This month’s Talk Travel by Ron Stern
Those once familiar red, white and blue striped poles are …

Story and Photos by Naeem Randhawa
Somewhere between take-off from Mexico City Airport and Aero México flight 603’s touchdown in Puerto Vallarta, there’s a drastic shift in mood and color among the …