National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City
“Il fait froid,” the young father said. Oui,” I reflexively replied. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. It was…
Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina
“To Frank and desert nights, Ava” So reads the inscription on the gold watch given by his second wife Ava Gardner to…
Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine, Florida
Florida boasts unique history. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. It was the first mainland area settled by Europeans,…
A Day on Cozumel: tasting Mayan culture through chocolate, tequila, and Melipona honey
The surf splashed up in jagged clouds of white as it pounded the black shoreline. Birds soared above. I tried to keep…
Cooking Class on Jamaica
Flames rose from the old black metal drum grill. Herbs and spices melded together in a rich and zesty aroma. The beautiful…
Half Moon Cay — Holland America’s Private Island in The Bahamas
I stood shoulder-deep in the cool turquoise water and could see clear to my bare feet on the soft sand. The glowing…
10 Things to Do in Las Vegas
“Dean Martin” drank my martini. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. Okay, he wasn’t really Dean Martin; he was…
Boston Rated Best Sports City in America
My skin almost sizzled under the summer sun. But no matter, I was at a Red Sox game, with my aunt and…
Corning Museum of Glass in New York — where art meets science across 3,500 years of history
For more than 35 centuries, glass has captivated the imagination with its beauty, utility, and mystery. This post contains affiliate links. For…
Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York
Blazing red cannonballs flew through the air across the Niagara River. Four months after the War of 1812 began, British troops at…
H. Lee White Maritime Museum in Oswego, New York
Light rain pelted my skin, and the breeze blew my hair all around. It was a wet summer day on Lake Ontario…
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York — a journey through America’s pastime
There’s nothing like a night at the ballpark. It’s a few precious hours of escape into a great and simple American tradition. …