I have only seen a real live bear (translation: bear not in a zoo) only once in my life. My family was on vacation, I was ten, and the bear was so far away it looked like a moving speck of black mud...
At the end of a beautiful August day spent sailing through the National Marine Park of Alonissos (a Greek island in the Aegean Sea), I glanced over at my six-year-old son, Andreas. He looked...
It's day three here in the Dominican Republic and I find myself getting antsy to explore outside of our massive compound. We have successfully Lewis and Clarked ourselves to every buffet, bar, pool...
I can't stand going through security at the airport.I'm guessing you feel the same way about our TSA checkpoints. We're stripped off our clothing and our dignity as we pass through body...
"Once upon a time, there was a ship that crashed into a hunk of ice and sunk to the bottom of the sea…"I had their attention as all my kids stared at the photo brochure, "The Titanic: The...
I have had the good fortune of visiting French Polynesia a few times over the past several years. Every time, I was struck by the beauty of the water and the warm trade winds. So when my best friend...
I'm a bona fide frequent flier. I know many of you refer to yourselves in the same light. But unlike you, my frequent flying does not include sitting in an oversized first-class seat and downing as...
Family vacations are times to create lifelong memories. No place has these images been more indelible than on a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands. Amazing, other worldly, ecologically pristine,...
"Eight days at sea, gourmet restaurants, a shopping mall, lots of spa treatments, plus Island Hopping, can't wait."That would be my beloved Marilynn planning our anniversary getaway."But Hawaii?...
The South Pacific has the most serene and beautiful beaches in the world. Most people are quick to think of Tahiti and Fiji as their South Pacific destination, but Bora Bora has just as much beauty,...
It's been years since I've been to the Grand Canyon and trying to figure out the best way to get there and which spot to visit was stressful. Then a friend suggested The Grand Canyon Railway ...
Driving along the 5 freeway to get to Dodger Stadium in time for the first inning can be one of the most frustrating traffic experiences in Los Angeles. Besides being on the 405 during rush hour on a...
According to the Mayans, the world will end December 21st, 2012. Unfortunately for us, the doomsday year has arrived and if the John Cusack movie, 2012, is any indication of things to come, we...
Summer is nearing and all your hard work has paid off. You and your wife have saved up for the last few years, and you two decide to take the family on a glorious vacation, one for the ages.You...
Rising like a gold pillar in the Las Vegas skyline, The Trump hotel is a beautiful sight. There are no fancy gimmicks in the front of the building. There is no rollercoaster or dancing fountain...
When Walt Disney opened his new resort, Disneyland, on July 17, 1955, he said, "Disneyland will continue to grow, to add new things, as long as there is imagination left in the world." And ever since...
On the fabled North Shore of Oahu, far away from Honolulu, traffic jams, noise and crowds is the tropical Turtle Bay Resort. It's the only resort on this side of the island, so if you want to stay up...
Since opening in 1963, the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) continues to entertain, educate, and explore the South Pacific cultures. Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Tahiti, Marquesas and Hawaii are...
During your next visit to the beautiful island of Oahu, instead of simply lounging on the beach why not try something different? Hawaii Nautical is a premier company featuring several ocean...
"The Perfect Family Vacation"I never considered myself a 'cruise person' till I heard Disney Cruise Lines relocated the Disney Wonder Cruise Ship to the port of Long Beach, California. Where a...
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