China revisit offers glimpses into past, present
Billboards that recently touted the benefits of socialism now advertise designer clothes and the latest electronic gadgets.
Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip
By Sandi Barrett
Contributing Writer
REGION - The Berkshires is an enclave for art appreciation, eclectic music, and fine food. Combined with stunning scenery, a laid-back...
Why traveling to states with rigid restrictions is the safest vacation
By Sandi Barrett, Contributing Writer
New England - Road tripping is the new travel adventure, and now that New England states are easing restrictions, it’s...
Scottsdale offers something for everyone
The first impression of Scottsdale is the diversity of attractions. The shopping alone provides an introduction to the something for everyone variety. Along with top-of-the-line stores are shops selling cowboy hats, boots and everything that’s worn between them.
Scary creatures (real or imagined) from around the world
With Halloween approaching, witches, goblins and other scary creatures – real or imagined – will be on many people’s minds. And soon at their front doors, demanding a “Trick or Treat.”
Tuscany combines beauty, history, food, art
Vineyards and groves of olive trees blanket rolling hillsides and spill down into deep valleys. An ancient stone villa, its entrance road lined by parallel rows of tall, straight cypress trees, tops many hills.
Martha’s Vineyard: A Way of Life
It took scant minutes after arriving on Martha’s Vineyard to get a fix on what the island is all about.
Walt Disney World keeps the experiences fresh
By Sondra Shapiro
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. —
As a Walt Disney World (WDW) frequent visitor, I am continually surprised how my experiences are different each...
Tyrol is a fairytale setting come to life
If mention of Austria conjures up images of tiny villages of flower-bedecked chalets, cows and sheep grazing on hillsides so steep you wonder how they can stand, and people who cling proudly to their colorful traditions, you’re probably picturing the Tyrol.
Curacao: tropical touches with European flair
A floating market
By Victor Block
I knew the Caribbean island of Curacao is unfamiliar to many Americans, but the flight attendant’s announcement still caught me...