My husband and I were making the long drive from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Portland, Oregon to see our new grandchild. Typically, we break up the road trip by staying two nights along the way. We also include some sightseeing as in this part of the country there is some magnificent scenery along the route….
Israel is a very controversial country, guaranteed to raise tensions and emotions, regardless of your political views or religious convictions. War and political turmoil have been the norm here for thousands of years, so traveling to Israel can be a little intimidating. But if you know what to expect, you’ll have a great experience when…
When The Gant opened its doors in 1973, a daily adult lift ticket to ski in Aspen cost just $5. My, how times have changed! (A daily lift ticket now costs upwards of $200 when not purchased in advance.) What hasn’t changed in 50 years? The Gant continues to offer comfortable condominium-style accommodations for visitors…
Back in those darkest days of the pandemic, when few people were traveling, hopefully you were banking points for some free flights, free hotel rooms, and free vacations for later. My accounts grew a lot during those times because in those days it was easy to rack up the points without flying or checking in…
Responsible tourism is an active awareness about the effects travel can have on destinations and the people and wildlife who inhabit them, both positive and negative. The general idea is that when all segments of the tourism industry– tour operators, hotels, government organizations, locals, and travelers themselves– take responsibility for ensuring travel is sustainable, it makes better places for people to live in…
It seems like every other day another Brown Hotel is opening up somewhere in the Eastern Mediterranean, and Greece is high on the list of countries being served by the Tel Aviv-based chain. One of these notable new Brown properties is Brown Beach Hotel Chalkida, located just an hour’s drive north of Athens. Brown Beach…
As we know from Greek mythology and the writings of the ancient philosophers Aristotle and Plutarch, the mineral springs of Edipsos have been famous for their healing properties since the 4th century B.C. And it is hard to imagine a pedigree as venerable as that of the local Thermae Syllla Spa and Wellness Hotel, founded…
Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage city located in southwest England, is just two hours from London. Originally founded as a spa destination for wealthy Romans, today, visitors still do as the Romans did. In addition to the thermal waters, you’ll find world-class restaurants to enjoy, architecture, and history. Whether you are visiting Bath for business…
One of Los Cabos first big hotels built in the 1990s, Marina Fiesta Resort has an incredible spot right on the city’s marina. The hotel takes full advantage of this location offering private boat trips out to see the Los Cabos arch and was built so that most rooms have a view of the boat-filled…
Are you buying dad a new power tool for Christmas? Or a new digital camera for mom? Or maybe you’ve stocked up on remote control cars or other battery-operated toys to place under the tree for your little ones on Christmas morning? If so, a simple way to make those purchases more “green” is to…
