Destinations
Hiking the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest
Sick and tired of sheltering-in-place? Me too! I want to bust out of these four walls and take in the fresh air, not just for an hour or two, but for an entire vacation. A trek to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and to the big boy parks of Arizona,…
Zoom Into New Memories on a West Coast Driving Vacation
Summer 1971. I am 12 years old. Dad packs us up on a cross-country adventure in our Rambler station wagon. My siblings and I are hypnotized by endless ribbons of highway and occasionally snapped out of our stupor by natural wonders and man-made monuments. Cheap souvenir stands give us an…
Nashville – Music City
There’s only one Music City! Take in Nashville’s colorful sounds Among all the places across the vast United States, there’s only one named Music City. Nashville lives up to its nickname with a dazzling array of musical delights for all tastes and ages. Whatever you seek – old country, new…
Nashville Food and Music
Music City’s Food Destinations Filled With Southern Fun and Flavors Nashville’s culinary scene is as sophisticated and diverse as the city itself, with an influx of restaurants created by star chefs, and the soulful southern culinary culture that elevates a visit. There’s a destination to find every type of food…
Sedona: Where Nature Calls and Culture Buffs Find Paradise
On one hand you’ve got your nature and adrenalin junkies. And on the other, you have your art and culture mavens. Deciding where to go to satisfy cravings of the two extremes is easy: Sedona, Arizona. The red rock mountains and cliffs jumpstart inspiration for paintings and sculptures, and they…
Sonoma Roars Back with Activities and Open Arms
Sonoma vineyard There was a raging inferno in Sonoma County last month as the world’s eyes were transfixed on the national news. But travelers should imagine another scenario now that the fires have been contained. Picture open tasting rooms with friendly wine attendants ready for…
Napa Valley is Back
Autumn Napa vineyard Return and Support the Community, say officials The blaze that lit Napa Valley on Sunday, October 15 at 10 p.m. sparked national headlines. Media coverage of the conflagration was so widespread and exaggerated that many believed that all of Northern California…
New York City Art : Hop Into the Mix
As one of the world’s great art centers, New York City has everything from old masters and renowned museums to storefront upstarts and ephemeral surprises. It’s the place to get a refresh on the artwork you love, and to be stimulated by the new and completely unexpected. Start with…
The Los Angeles Art Scene: A Splash as Big as L.A. Itself
Downtown Los Angeles skyline during rush hour at sunset On your California Tours vacation to fabulous Los Angeles, it’s easy to add an art destination or two. Just like the city, the art world of Los Angeles sprawls and surprises, with any medium on your radar…
San Francisco’s Art Scene: On and Off the Beaten Path
San Francisco’s creative soul has rocked the art world from one generation to the next – so where better to explore the delights of the visual imagination than on your California Tours vacation to the City By the Bay? The art of the Beats and the Summer of Love; Bay…
Regions of Kauai and Favorite Movie Moments
Aerial landscape view of spectacular Na Pali coast, Kauai, Hawaii, USA The island of Kauai is the fourth largest island in the Hawaiian chain, and is also known as the Garden Isle. It is home to such majestic beauty that over 60 movies have been…
Cultural Stirrings in Maui
Landscape view of bamboo forest and rugged path on Pipiwai trail, Maui, Hawaii You’ve visited Maui umpteen times. You do the same thing- you relax, you eat out, you read a book, and maybe work up the energy to embark on a hike or two. Now,…
SAVANNAH: Insiders’ Guide
Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah, GA No one told me about the moving buildings. The first time I visited Savannah, I was at a downtown park where George Washington had made a post-Revolutionary War speech. Suddenly I noticed what appeared to be a colorful building…
Twelve Hacks for keeping skin and body heathy on the road
Kathy Chin Leong is an award-winning travel writer who has endured freezing temperatures near the Arctic as well as the scorching sands of Fiji. On her travels, she has suffered mosquito bites lasting for weeks, sunburns that have seared off the top layer of her skin, stinging bladder infections,…
Must-See Sonoma County Itinerary
Sonoma County is home to almost 60,000 acres of vineyards, and more than 450 wineries. The food-centric region boasts hundreds of restaurants, from historic roadhouses, to contemporary locavore pubs, to many Michelin-starred destinations. Like any great region, there are numerous natural landmarks here, as well, including historic state parks, and…