Grand Circle Blue Danube River Cruise: an immersion in culture, listening from your lounge chair or stories from the people serving onboard!
Fyllis Hockman
Sunset at the Palms: Adults-Only, All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica
With a pristine beach, comfortable accommodations and sunny Jamaican weather, it’s easy to enjoy this adults-only all-inclusive resort.
Favorite Destinations: Reflections on 35 years of Blogging
Over 35 years as a travel writer, you collect a lot of memories. Some stand out more than others. Here are a couple of favorites as recounted for an inquisitive grand-daughter.
Ithaca, NY: A Land of Gorges, Greenery, Gardens and Goats
The small town of Ithaca, NY is brimming with different kinds of waterfalls, but also farms. They range from honey to alpacas.
A Tour of Egypt is Unforgettable with Overseas Adventure Travel
A tour of Egypt is a wondrous experience anytime, but with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT) it becomes multi-dimensional
Egypt: 6,000 Years of History Comes Alive Throughout the Country
Egypt’s 6000 years of history come alive throughout the country from the pyramids to King Tut to the Nile River and beyond and never fails to astound.
Kauai: The Garden Island’s Hype Deserves a Truth-in-Advertising Award
The Garden Island of Kauai is the lushest and prettiest of the Hawaiian islands. Its scenic coast inspires, abundant hiking trails enthrall and magnificent beaches beckon.
New Orleans: Where Anything Goes While the Good Times Roll
New Orleans is a city where anything goes, where everyone feels comfortable. It’s a city of contradictions. It’s also a city that’s part Left Bank, part island getaway. A town where tacky sits comfortably with tropical vegetation on the same barstool, Bacchus, blues and beignets share the same plate. A place of historical substance wrapped …
St. Augustine, FL Ghost Tours: A Fanciful Foray into Phantom Fantasy
At 450 plus years, St. Augustine, Florida is America’s oldest city. There’s a lot to recommend in a city that is that old ― history, ancient (for the states) architecture, Spanish culture and, of course, ghosts. A city that old has a lot of history to haunt ― a lot of death and despair to …
South Padre Island: The Sea Turtle Art and Sandcastle Capitals of the World
South Padre Island, TX is home to two exhibits of world-class sculptures: the Sea Turtle Art Trail and the Sandcastle Capital of the world.
De Palm Island, Aruba: A Reservoir of Riches Above and Below Water
A SNUBA adventure in Aruba offers the chance to explore a vibrant underwater world.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Magic and Mayhem on the Malecon
So I heard that you could spend from dawn to dusk on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and never get bored and I thought, “Okay, I’m up for that challenge.” Well, maybe not the dawn part ― I’m not a morning person ― so I had no problem leaving those early hours to the …
