Let Us Give Thanks

by Christine Cutler

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It’s been a tough year. Who would have thought, even 10 months ago, that most of the world would be locked in the grips of a pandemic unlike anything we’ve experienced in our lifetimes? No matter where we live in the world, we are all walking through life so more slowly and carefully this year.

Let the New York Aquarium Transport You to a Different World

by Renate Strub

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These days, we cannot seem to avoid all the sad news: the Coronavirus rearing its ugly head worldwide; wildfires wrecking havoc on the West Coast; hurricanes inundating Gulf towns. We yearn to escape for a day. What can we do, or where can we go? I have the answer for you: visit the New York
There's no denying the stunning hot air balloon rides in Albuequerque

7 Albuquerque Facts from the ABQ Trolley Tour

by Mary Farah

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When exploring a new city, I always recommend hopping on a bus or trolley tour. Not only is this a great opportunity to get the lay of the land, but to discover more parts of the city. One that’s sure to have you feeling like a local is the Best of ABQ City Tour when
Trinity, Newfoundland

Come From Away to the Heart of Newfoundland

by Nancy Mueller

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“Watch out for moose,” the customer service agent advised as he handed over the keys of our car rental. It was a refrain we would hear often on our road-tripping adventure of eastern Newfoundland. Even before our arrival, our host had cautioned against driving at night, defined here as “dusk to dawn,” when the moose
Tobago Cays Aerial

Islands — A Retrospective

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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“I feel we are all islands in a common sea.” — Anne Morrow Lindbergh Blue ocean waters and white sands have always fascinated me, even though I grew up in a small town in the Midwest on the banks of the Ohio River. My family vacationed in various parts of Florida most of my growing
an old aqueduct in Sulmona

Abruzzo—Italy’s Best Well-Kept Secret

by Christine Cutler

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Stretching from the Apennines to the Adriatic, Italy’s Abruzzo region is rich in history, culture, art, cuisine, natural beauty, and traditions that surprise and charm visitors.

Unexpected Delights of the Dominican Republic

by Noreen Kompanik

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Russian novelist and poet Boris Pasternak once said, “Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.” That’s exactly what I found on a trip to the Dominican Republic in late 2019. It was full of surprises and unexpected delights, and that’s what made it so special. Occupying half of the large Caribbean island
Bicyclists overlooking Keuka Lake

Summer splendor in New York’s Southern Finger Lakes

by Debbra Dunning Brouillette

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Yes, the winters are cold and snowy in the area of central New York encompassing the Southern Finger Lakes, but ah, the summers! They are ideal for summer getaways. June, July and August are the months when locals and out-of-town visitors alike make the most of the just-about-perfect days, when highs rarely top 80 degrees
The Island of Kauai

Fair Winds and Following Seas: Spectacular U.S. Destinations to Be on the Water

by Noreen Kompanik

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American educator, philosopher, and natural science writer Loren Eiseley once said, “If there is magic on this planet it is contained in water.” There’s just something about being on the water. It’s an absolute feast for the senses. The tourmaline waters of the Caribbean, azure crystalline lakes, the salty scent of the ocean, the cool
El Catillo Treehouse at the Mohicans Treehouse Resort

Adventures at Ohio’s Mohicans Treehouse Resort

by Mary Farah

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As a child, I found nothing was more exhilarating than climbing into a treehouse. While I didn’t have one, you can bet that each year I’d ask Santa Claus for one of my very own. Fast forward to my adult years, and you could say my childhood wish did rather come true when I stayed
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