Only have a brief stop in Nassau while on a Caribbean cruise? No problem! Here are a few of the “must see” sights. If you plan your day out well you should be able to hit most, if not all, of these. Nassau is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas. Officially the Commonwealth […]
Bahamas. Just saying the word conjures up images of paradise – white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, sparkling aquamarine waters. Although I’ve been to other tropical islands in the region before, I’ve always dreamed of visiting the Bahamas and am excited that I finally get to go. In preparation for my impromptu adventure, I […]
Pristine mounds of sparkling white sand rise like waves in the harsh desert landscape of southern New Mexico. But it’s not ordinary sand. It’s actually gypsum, or more specifically, crystallized gypsum called selenite. Gypsum is a mineral that’s commonly used in the making of drywall and plaster for casts, also known as “Plaster of Paris.” […]
Despite the recent economic slow-down, every year more and more people are making travel plans to destinations that offer gambling. And if you want to see if Lady Luck is on your side, why not try your hand (or roll the dice) at one of the most glamorous casinos in the world? Whether it’s a […]
One of the greatest symbols of the American Southwest is the tall and sturdy saguaro cactus. Reaching heights of 60 feet (18 meters), the only place in the world where they grow natively is in the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona, southeastern California and northern Mexico. These mighty cacti can live upwards of 150 years […]
I’ve always wanted to take a cross-country road trip, but never had the opportunity to do so until this year. Three thousand miles by car is a long way, requiring a fair amount of time to do properly. I’ve heard of people driving straight through, in shifts, and making it in as little as three […]
The Big Easy, The Crescent City, N’awlins. These are all names used for one of America’s liveliest and most unique cities: New Orleans, Louisiana. Straddling the banks of the mighty Mississippi River, there’s no other place quite like it. After being devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the city has proudly rebounded and caters to […]
Style, class and sophistication – three words that sum up Milan perfectly. This Italian power-house is home to spectacular historic sights, museums and galleries, excellent restaurants and out of this world shopping. It’s a city break lover’s dream. Happily, it’s quite cheap to get there too, which all adds to the fun. As this is […]
Even though I drive by there all the time and have been to the adjacent CityWalk shopping promenade many times, it’s probably been more than ten years since I’ve gone to Universal Studios. And let me say, the theme park has sure grown up in the past decade! There are tons of first-rate rides, many […]
Beautiful Savannah: Spared by General Sherman on his infamous “March to the Sea,” the city still resonates with graceful antebellum charm. Featured in many popular films including Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and Forrest Gump, Savannah is famous for its oak trees draped in Spanish moss, elegant eighteenth and nineteenth century buildings, and slower […]
