The St. Anthony Hotel: The Queen of San Antonio
Whenever we travel, especially to a city we haven’t experienced before, we look for hotels that are part of the area’s history. That was just what we found at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.
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San Diego, California
San Diego was more than a place to relax before our cruise to Hawaii. So much more that we added more time after our voyage…
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Holland America’s 17-Day Circle Hawaii cruise: paradise lost and found
We dreamed about basking in tropical sunshine under gently swaying palm trees, walking along black sand beaches, exploring volcanoes and coral reefs, and hiking to thundering waterfalls.
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Four sides of Switzerland: a microcosm of European cultures
Switzerland was named the #1 country in the world for the third year in a row by U. S. News and World Report.
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Ponca City, Oklahoma: Native Americans, pioneers, and oil
Ponca City, Oklahoma is a place to learn more about Native American culture, get a new perspective on the pioneer experience, and to see how an oil man lived the American Dream.
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Sarasota: the hub of southwest Florida’s Cultural Coast
If you think Florida is just about beaches, palm trees and amusement parks, you haven’t been to the Sarasota area, the heart of southwest Florida’s Cultural Coast.
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The National Comedy Center: New York’s funniest attraction
You may have known about the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York, but did you know that Lucy’s birthplace is now also the site of the National Comedy Center?
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The Groton Inn, Groton, Massachusetts
You might spot a horse drawn carriage awaiting a happy couple when you approach the Groton Inn. This newly rebuilt property has maintained its reputation as a popular choice for social and corporate events.
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Watkins Glen: Gateway to the Finger Lakes
Watkins Glen is in New York’s Finger Lakes region, a year-round vacation destination known for outdoor recreation.
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Clayton, New York, and the Thousand Islands
Sightseeing excursions cruise the St. Lawrence River past the summer “castles” of the Thousand Islands.
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A Taste of the Finger Lakes and 1000 Islands: the flavors of autumn
New York’s Finger Lakes and Thousand Island areas offer some of the best color and flavors of autumn.
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Northern Ireland’s Coastal Causeway: one of the world’s most scenic road trips
The 120 mile winding and roadway known as the Coastal Causeway hugs the coast between Belfast and Londonderry with panoramas that change with each bend in the road.
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The Royal Sonesta Boston: Where Boston meets Cambridge
To enjoy Boston from another perspective, away from the tourist crowds, consider staying on the other side of the Charles River, in Cambridge.
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Exploring Boston from the other side
U.S. News & World Report named Boston the #1 Best Summer Vacation Destination in New England for its sights, culture and food.
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The Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine
The four Historic Inns of Rockland are unique bed and breakfast accommodations that offer gracious service and outstanding amenities in exceptional historic buildings
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The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport, Maine
If you are not on the guest list for the Bush family compound, then the family-owned Nonantum Resort is a next best option for a stay in Kennebunkport.
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Northern Ireland: Seamus Heaney HomePlace
Anyone who wants to learn more about Seamus Heaney’s poetic insights on Ireland’s past and present should not miss the exhibits at Seamus Heaney HomePlace.
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Texas Hill Country
Texas Hill Country is a scenic area of farms, ranches, and wineries where urbanites go to to get away from it all. Vacationers head here to enjoy the great outdoors and small town charm.
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Derry-Londonderry: The Walled City
Called Derry or Londonderry, depending on political persuasion, this was where Ireland’s last walled city was built.
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San Antonio: The Tourism Capital of Texas
As you might expect, people were taking selfies in front of the Alamo when we visited San Antonio in December. But something was a little different from usual.
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