Soaking up the beauty of French Polynesia by water
Ever since the days when wooden sailing ships toured the world, French Polynesia defined the term "tropical paradise." As such, it has long been a destination I've wanted to sail,...
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Ski hut makes magic in the Swiss Alps
In the shadow of the Matterhorn is a magical ski hut that will leave an indelible memory of the Swiss Alps. Many things make skiing the Alps amazing, not the...
The Grenadines: Safer sailing in numbers
As a 10-year veteran of sailing Chesapeake Bay and some other amazing waters around the globe, it's hard to name a favorite spot. But the Tobago Cays rank right up...
Adirondack Park a great American getaway in upstate New York
New York state is best known for the mega-metropolis that bears the same name, but it's also home to a mega-park, one of America's greatest natural wonders: Adirondack Park. As...
Panama’s biggest tourist draw turns 100
While Panama is emerging as a favored destination for vacationers looking for great beaches, tropical rain forest and rich biodiversity, its first claim to fame was the Panama Canal, which...
Why some European kids are good all year
If you happen to step out of a shop or restaurant in Salzburg, Austria, during the holiday season and find the street has been taken over by large, furry, goat-like...
Why some European kids are good all year
If you happen to step out of a shop or restaurant in Salzburg, Austria, during the holiday season and find the street has been taken over by large, furry, goat-like...
Panama City revival
This Central American nation is fast becoming a prime destination for winter travelers looking to trade cold and slush for sun and surf. But this country's riches are found not...
Panama City revival
This Central American nation is fast becoming a prime destination for winter travelers looking to trade cold and slush for sun and surf. But this country's riches are found not...
Taking it very easy on the trans-Atlantic Queen Mary 2
In an era when time is money, and cellphones, computers and jammed schedules keep us ridiculously busy day and night, why would one spend seven days traveling to England when...