Vegan desserts at The Beresheet You have to taste a culture to understand itDeborah Cater To fully appreciate the depth of Israel’s diversity, it is essential to sample a variety of foods in several different regions of the country. To accomplish this goal, Ira and I visited Israel’s two largest cities— Jerusalem and Tel Aviv—…
Looking Down on the St Thomas Harbor When COVID-19 caused the global cruise industry to become sidelined, I couldn’t help but wonder when it would be safe to cruise again. As an avid cruiser, I am keenly aware of the efforts that cruise ships took prior to the pandemic to ensure the safety and well-being…
Marine Iguana and Sally Lightfoot Crab seen from the zodiac When planning our trip to the Galapagos Archipelago, a year-round destination, Ira and I chose to visit during the garoa (dry season) which runs from July to December. Unlike many Northern Hemisphere’s destinations that are inundated with cooler temperatures, overcast skies, and a multitude of…
View of Breckenridge from Keystone Resort’s Outback After relocating from suburban Chicago to the Denver metro area, my husband and I embraced our geographic location by taking frequent winter road trips into the nearby mountains. From our Front Range home, we could easily reach most of Colorado’s prime ski destinations after driving just a handful…
View of Telluride Valley from Jud Wiebe Trail Photo by Sandy Bornstein Before the COVID-19 pandemic restricted social gatherings and turned the hospitality industry upside down, destination weddings successfully paired a bride and groom's romantic celebration with their choice of a dream location. After our youngest son proposed to his girlfriend at Telluride's Bridal Veil Falls, the site for their wedding was…
