Channeling my inner George Jetson, I strap the jet pack to my feet. However, even with the power of flight literally at the tip of my toes, there is not initial success.
Photos by Therese Iknoian and Michael Hodgson I was literally tied up in knots as I tried to figure out all those sailing knots and what went under, over, or through on my way to a neat bowline, reef, or square hitch. But, as we were told on our liveaboard
Kauai, lush with foliage, resplendent with waterfalls, and isolated by tumultuous surf, is the oldest island in the Hawaiian chain. It remained undisturbed by the tribal wars that plagued Maui, Oahu, and the Big Island of Hawaii for centuries. The protocols of the 2,000-year-old Polynesian Kapu system were practiced on
Located steps away from one of Aruba’s most beautiful beaches, Eagle Beach, Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort is a generational family property. The Van Schaijk family built the resort in 1989, starting with only 49 rooms. Architect Jan Hubert leaned into the Dutch colonial appearance, embracing intricate finishes and dormer windows,
They say the best way to get to know Portugal is by car. When pressed for time, day-tripping from Lisbon is a practical alternative to road tripping. There are districts outside of the city, such as Sintra, which make you feel as if you’ve been transported to a different world altogether. Sintra is home to a fairytale palace that sits on a hill above the pine trees. Rumor has it that even
Everything about the culture of the Kitsap peninsula is tied to the water. Water flows through and around the peninsula encompassing the way of life back to the earliest settlers of the area and is a palpable presence in everyday life now. Waterways are so key that the Kitsap Peninsula
Costa Rica is a Central American paradise, with lush rainforests, active volcanos, and incredible wildlife. But there is another reason to add Costa Rica to your travel bucket list: Coffee. Costa Rican beans are revered by coffee connoisseurs, baristas, and aficionados worldwide. History of Coffee in Costa Rica The coffee
Interstate 77 (I-77) is one of the country’s north-south arteries that in “old normal times” provides an unbroken stretch of macadam for snowbirds heading south from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Western New York. But for those whose idea of a good trip includes the journey, it’s a gateway to its own sensational attractions. From
A riot of blooming wildflowers amidst the ruins of ancient civilizations, sunny skies, warm weather, and best of all, far fewer tourists competing to see the extraordinary sights that Greece has to offer, make Spring the best time to visit. Our original plan was an April trip to the Greek
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