In Meiringen, Switzerland, history and legends come right from the oven
Banners strung across the streets proclaim that Meiringen is the birthplace of the confection known as meringues.
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Best day trips in Switzerland: the castle, lake and vineyards of Spiez
We spent a beautiful sunny day in Spiez. The most leisurely way to get there is by boat on beautiful Lake Thun.
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The Grand European Tour: A Viking River Cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam
European river cruises have surged in popularity with good reason. Everything is taken care of while passengers travel from destination to destination with ever-changing scenery and the comfort and convenience of a luxurious floating hotel.
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Through the Heart of Europe: the second time around
Fourteen years ago we took our first Viking River Cruise to celebrate a special birthday. Our journey along the Danube, the Rhine, and the canal that connects them was one of our best trips ever, something so many of our fellow passengers said, as well. Would the Grand European Tour from Budapest to Amsterdam be as much fun the second time around?
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Best food in Nashville: Etch
Etch is the latest top-ranked restaurant to feature the cuisine of award-winning co-owner and Executive Chef Deb Paquette, the first woman in Tennessee to qualify as a certified executive chef.
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Nashville: where the music never stops
When we think of Nashville, the state capital and largest city in Tennessee, country music comes to mind. Its Grand Old Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame are legendary.
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Traveling with small children: top travel gear
Whether for an overnight with the grandparents or an extended stay away, there are age appropriate products for children that can make traveling more fun.
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Old Saybrook, Connecticut: An immersion in history where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound
This local landmark is known for the area’s premier dining, spa, and accommodations. Though people travel here for a getaway…
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Legendary and mystical: Ireland’s County Meath
This land of monks and abbeys, Druids and fairies, and kings and castles was ancient Ireland’s capital and the seat of the Irish High Kings. This is where Ireland’s religions began and where the foremost battle in Ireland…
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The Fairmont Le Château Frontenac’s Le Champlain Restaurant
Although you may want to reserve a window table, it is likely that you will be so absorbed with this culinary extravaganza and the restaurant’s contemporary glamor and the Old World charm that you forget about the view of the majestic St. Lawrence.
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Sláinte Dublin! the Guinness connection
Kegs were piled high for delivery in this city known for its pubs. This was the first of many reminders of just how intricately the Guinness name and product has been woven into the fabric of Ireland’s capital city.
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The National Weather Center and NOAA Severe Storms Laboratory, Norman, Oklahoma
Ever wonder why the National Weather Center and NOAA Severe Storms Laboratory is in Oklahoma?
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Stowe, Vermont: the ultimate flavor of New England
Mention the state of Vermont, the Green Mountain State, and images of classic New England charm —covered bridges, cow pastures, family farms, white steepled churches, and fresh mountain air — come to mind.
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The Faroe Islands: The Sheep Islands
These 18 volcanic islands between Scotland and Iceland were formed millions of years ago have remained much undisturbed by the outside world. Residents are descendents of Vikings who arrived in longships over a thousand years ago in search of new uninhabited land. Today, the Faroe Islands are a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
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The Optical Heritage Museum, Southbridge, Massachusetts
The Optical Heritage Museum is a hidden gem in Southbridge Massachusetts where artifacts from the the American Optical Company’s 150 year history…
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Old Sturbridge Village: more than meets the eye
What better way to spend a day than strolling the grounds of one of the nation’s largest outdoor living history museums, Old Sturbridge Village?
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The Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center
The main plant of the American Optical Company is now home to the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center.
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Lake and mountains: The Basin Harbor Club
The Basin Harbor Club goes back to 1886 when this was a farm and, as was done back then, Ardelia Beach began taking in summer boarders who wanted to escape the city’s summer heat. It’s the kind of place people return to year after year to enjoy the signature “active tranquility.”
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Ivy League tradition: The Hanover Inn Dartmouth
As the the only hotel on the Dartmouth College campus the Hanover Inn Dartmouth is immersed in the Ivy League tradition. It is a member of the Historic Hotels of America, a National Trust for Historic Preservation program, which means it is recognized nationally or locally as part of America’s cultural heritage.
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Destination Kohler: from a horse trough to a 5-star resort complex
The Forbes 5-star and AAA 5-diamond ranked American Club opened in 1981 and is one of only 48 hotels in the world with both designations. This popular Midwestern vacation spot is about an hour’s drive north of Milwaukee and 2 1/2 hours from Chicago.
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