On Point at Blue Point Coastal Cuisine
Hey, It’s is California. At times I like to think of my life captured on a movie reel, so let me start this by setting the scene for any of my welcoming readers: The author … Continue reading →
Category Archives: ADVENTURES
M agine Luxe at M Resort in Vegas
Where The South Strip Begins. I’ve lived in Vegas for over fifteen years. I’ve seen “Old Vegas” blow up and the “Mega” resorts go up! The prevalent theme was “bigger is better.” I agreed. Until . . . … Continue reading →
The Holocaust Remembrance in Berlin
Tracing Jewish History in Berlin. Berlin unveils memorial to murdered Jews As an American Jew, the murder of six million Jews by Hitler during World War II in Germany kept me far away from this European capital. But curiosity to … Continue reading →
Paddle Paradise – Outrigger Waikiki On The Beach
I have been visiting the Hawaiian Islands for years. At this point, there was no pre-trip excitement or pre-trip anticipation. There was almost a soft current of confidence running through my veins as I had that feeling of, “Been there, … Continue reading →
Guyana’s Quest For Treetop Ecotourism
Kaieteur Falls Developing countries throughout the world especially those in the Caribbean and the West Indies are paying keener and keener attention to the creation of an eco-tourism and sustainable development base to satisfy a growing niche … Continue reading →
Soot and Cinders – Toltec + Cumbres Scenic Railroad
A Wild Ride in the Wild West. The ticket office in Chama, New Mexico, for the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. It’s Monday morning at the yellow ticket office in Chama, New Mexico. Fall is in … Continue reading →
The Wauwinet – Exclusive Getaway on Nantucket Island
It is Friday at noon and Robin and I are sailing across Nantucket Sound on the Grey Lady, Hy-Line Cruises third generation, water-jet catamaran, a high-speed ferry that will take us from Hyannis to Nantucket in just one … Continue reading →
Zagat Survey: Topper’s Best on the Cape and Islands
The Wauwinet Hotel’s Topper’s Is Tops on Nantucket. Usually, when one refers to a review by the ubiquitous restaurant guide Zagat, it means their “surveyors” have eaten at and rated a particular establishment. And like the coveted Michelin … Continue reading →
2003 Summer Gear Review – Digging Up The Past
The Bible As Ancient History. Ever since my Forest Service days as a wilderness ranger in the Wind River Range of southwestern Wyoming, I often carry with me a small Optimus cook stove that never fails in the … Continue reading →
Epic Elegance in Miami
The Epic Kimpton Hotel is Now an IHG Hotel. The occasion is special for a parent whose child is ready to pick a college. In this case it’s my Colorado granddaughter, Rachael, on a two day visit to … Continue reading →
Emerald Coast Tennis in Florida
Panhandle Tennis and Beach Holidays. Florida tennis has flourished most abundantly in the southern part of the state. The primary reason is superb winter weather, thus facilitating year-round play and encouraging the maintenance of tennis complexes at resorts, … Continue reading →
Thailand – The Zen of Chedi Chang Mai
The Chedi Chiang Mai Elevates Thailand’s Northern Mountains. Arrival at the Chedi Chiang Mai in the mountains of Thailand, an hour’s flight north of Bangkok, brings about a physical transformation. As one enters the lobby, set in a landscaped courtyard with a … Continue reading →
Old Fashion Adventure On Catalina Island
Avalon and Beyond. Peering down from the gangway of the Catalina Express, I see fat orange Garibaldis, the California State fish, nibbling among the rocks. It’s early-afternoon on a sunny day and we’ve arrived at Avalon, the little … Continue reading →
2002 Summer Gear Review – Tasmania Trout Fishing
In 1934 Eddie Wigston, an avid fisherman and shooter, started an electrical and sporting goods shop in the small Tasmanian town of New Norfolk. The business thrived and in 1960 Eddie’s son Ian joined him in the shop, followed at … Continue reading →
Daytona Roots – African American Heritage
Culture In Central Florida. People generally focus on the Daytona international Speedway and the 23 mile long pristine beach when they think of Daytona Beach, but often they do not recognize the cultural diversity and Historical monuments and … Continue reading →
Caribbean Carnival On An American Archipelago
Hey, It’s The U.S.V.I. The annual Carnival celebrations in St. Thomas and the St. Croix Triathalon have strengthened the .U.S. Virgin Islands fame as the number one destination for travelers worldwide at a time when the 2003 edition … Continue reading →
Thailand Tusker Trek
Ride High in Thai. Do the words Golden Triangle conjure up exotic images of rifle-toting, bandana-wearing, opium-smuggling fighters moving stealthily along remote jungle trails in the mountains of Thailand, Laos and Burma? If so, you’re not alone in your perception of a … Continue reading →
Cuisine Escape – Scampo Restaurant – Liberty Hotel, Boston
The Liberty Hotel is the former Boston City Jail. Scampo, on the first floor of the Liberty Hotel in Boston, has been transformed into a comfortable, elegant Italian restaurant, while it exudes a modern aesthetic retaining elements of … Continue reading →
Aqua Yucatan – Cancun Water Parks
Water fun in the Mexican Caribbean. Archaeological Sites, Ecological Parks, Pristine Beaches, & More In The Yucatan. The name Cancun conjures up in the minds of many people, endless, pristine beaches, Mayan ruins, and … Continue reading →
Mountain On The Sea – Sailing and Diving On The Cuan Law
Click Photo To Sail/Dive The BVIs On The Cuan Law Dive Boat Privateers Bay. White Beach. Smugglers Cove. These are actual places in the British Virgin Islands, not themed restaurants in an amusement park. Why aren’t you here? … Continue reading →