When you mention traveling to Florida, most people immediately think of beach cities such as Miami Beach, Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale; the Everglades, manatees and alligators; Jimmy Buffett and Ernest Hemingway’s Key West; and the home of Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney World. With more and more travelers choosing a destination based on its food […]
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Authentic St. Augustine Minorcan Clam Chowder
As the oldest continuous European settlement in the United States, St. Augustine, Florida is a culturally diverse city with a storied history and a “melting pot” of cuisines. At the top of your must-eat list when visiting America’s Most Photogenic City™ is Minorcan Chowder and St. Augustine Fried Shrimp. With more than 450 years of […]
Whale Watching in the San Juan Islands
There’s been a lot of recent confusion about whale watching in Washington State waters. Here’s what’s happening in the San Juan Islands. It’s a complicated issue, and the San Juan Island Visitor’s Bureau is happy to answer questions and provide clarification. Most importantly, government and industry are working together to protect Washington’s endangered Southern Resident Orca […]
21c Museum Hotels: 8 Degrees of Artistic Expression
The story of 21c Museum Hotels began over a decade ago in Louisville, Kentucky with natives Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson’s desire to launch a business that would contribute to the revitalization of downtown Louisville. Their path was illuminated when they realized that the boutique hotel they envisioned would also provide a platform for […]
Learning About Sustainability: A Day At Shelburne Farms in Vermont
One of the absolutes of travel is that it is the best form of education and, at Vermont’s Shelburne Farms, guests and visitors are immersed in the land and all that it does to sustain our existence. Young and old alike learn about agriculture, animal husbandry, sustainability, and stewardship in the pastoral surroundings of historic Shelburne Farms. […]
Penn Cove Mussels For a Perfect Moules Marinière
Mussels, Clams, and Oysters, Oh my! The classic French dish Moules Marinières (Mussels Mariner-style) served with a crunchy baguette to sop up the sumptuous broth features inexpensive ingredients, is simple, yet celebratory, and made with Penn Cove Shellfish mussels —prized for their freshness and pristine flavor − is a meal that honors the sea and its […]
M is for Maine, Migis Lodge, and Mega Lobster!
Mention Maine, and what immediately comes to mind? Lobster, am I right? Of course, there are many memorable things about Maine: the rugged New England coast, lighthouses galore (there are 60 historic lighthouses), and being “in nature” — whether on the water, hiking the majestic mountains, or basking in the serenity from a lakeside dock – […]
Much to Savor in the San Juan Islands
When a vacation is more than a tick mark on your bucket list or the excitement of exploring a new destination, but a sensory awakening that lingers with you long after your return to life as usual — that’s what I experienced in Washington’s San Juan Islands. This “gourmet archipelago” delights the senses, captivates your […]
Gems of the South: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Enjoy the power of art and the beauty of nature at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, nestled in the forest of a most unexpected destination — Bentonville, Arkansas. What? You’ve never heard of Crystal Bridges, or Bentonville, for that matter. You’re probably not alone, but let’s change that right here and now. Here’s a bit […]
City of the Arts: Costa Mesa Couples Weekend Getaway
Continuing your couples weekend getaway in Orange County’s City of the Arts — Costa Mesa… The former backyard to the beach cities, populated by acres of farmland, Costa Mesa has evolved into the center for commerce, culinary, art and entertainment and the Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa hotel is within walking distance to the […]