Americans love their national parks, and for good reason. Protecting over six million acres of land, the parks are places of refuge, relaxation, and connection to nature. It turns out there’s a similar system for our oceans and lakes. This fall marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, an…
Story and Photos by Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority Avalon Harbor at Catalina Island Catalina Island is a picture perfect island paradise and a world apart from the hustle and bustle of Southern California—just 22 miles off the coast—where you’re transported to a Mediterranean-style island experience. From the moment you arrive, your island life begins…
Harbor Docks signage Known for its fresh seafood, beautiful beach views, exceptional service and family-friendly atmosphere, Harbor Docks has been a Destin restaurant tradition since 1979. Owner, Eddie Morgan, told us about the history of the restaurant and gave us a tour. Our family was excited to try out the menu and, in particular, the lionfish. Lionfish,…
One of ten certified hand-made replicas of the original Dr. Carl Benz “Patent-Motorwagon” produced by Mercedes-Benz to commemorate the company’s recent 100th anniversary, on display at the Midwest Dream Car Collection in Salina, Kansas. This is the model Bertha Benz drove on her history-making road trip between Mannheim and Pforzheim, commemorated as the Bertha Benz…
Sweeping views of the Aegean Sea from atop Kavala’s Acropolis Castle. With peak summer travel in the rear-view mirror, autumn is a wonderful time for a wellness trip in the cradle of western civilization. Early fall means the Aegean and Ionian Seas are still an ideal temperature for swimming along sandy beaches and rocky coves…
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—…
Camuy Caves are enchanting and are a picture-taker’s dream. Beyond Puerto Rico's nearly 300 Caribbean beaches and Old San Juan’s cafes and pretty pastel buildings, are endless possibilities for adventures if you take a road trip deeper inland and explore the beautiful central mountains. We took that road trip and enjoyed FOUR FASCINATING EXPERIENCES. We…
El-Yunque-2018 – Six months after Hurricane Maria, the foliage was just beginning to return at El Yunque National Forest. On any given day, there are over fifteen hundred vehicles eager to enter El Yunque National Forest in Northeastern Puerto Rico, but only two hundred parking spots. As one of the top attractions on the island,…
The statue of Dred and Harriet Scott in front of the Old Courthouse Missouri was part of the old west back in the 1800s. Three of its cities showcase the part heroes and outlaws played that formed the history and culture of the state and the country. Here are the places I visited that helped…
Riders have only just burst from the box and the first rider has already flung his lasso at the calf’s neck. One of the most enjoyable things about my annual summer road trip, (which I call the “Retirement Doesn’t Suck Tour”), is seeking out events, like rodeos, that provide fabulous photo opportunities and great subjects…
