Just an hour boat ride from Long Beach aboard the Catalina Express Santa Catalina Island, also known as Catalina Island, lies only 22 miles off the coast of southern California but a world away from urban chaos of Los Angeles. William Wrigley, Jr. of Wrigley chewing gum fame developed the town of Avalon as a resort … Read more
I love historic small towns but above all I love towns that have a district personality and Eureka Springs fits the the bill on both counts. Nestled in the Ozark mountains in Northwest Arkansas and just a couple of hours from Bentonville this cheerful mountain town brings history and art together and invites visitors with … Read more
Lately I have been traveling to North West Arkansas for work and I’ve had the opportunity to visit Bentonville a couple of times. I have to say that on my first trip I was truly surprised at how this quaint small town has so much to offer and how it is at the same time quiet and full … Read more
I have to admit that when I first planned my trip to Long Beach I did not know much about the Queen Mary. As I research I was genuinely intrigued by the thought that a part of history, a piece of a bygone era, was now a living museum you could not only tour but could … Read more
Long Beach is a great day or weekend trip if you are in the L.A. area. Just half an hour away from downtown Los Angeles Long Beach feels light years away with it’s laid back atmosphere, beautiful ocean views and breathtaking sunsets. Art, music, festivals and lots of dining, shopping and recreation options make this a … Read more
My daughter loves animals so when we travel we always look for opportunities to learn and get close to nature, even if we are visiting a city. On our recent trip to Washington D.C. we made a half day trip to Baltimore to visit the National Aquarium. Located in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor the National Aquarium … Read more
As an architect I always look for interesting neighborhoods and historic architecture when I travel so when I heard about the King William historic district in San Antonio, Texas I knew that I had to visit it. Located just a couple of miles south of downtown and bound by the San Antonio River the King … Read more
Ever since I was a child growing up in Guatemala I have been visiting my aunt and cousins in the Washington D.C area and I had gone to the Luray Caverns many times. As we planned our trip to Washington D.C. with my own children going to the Luray Caverns in Virginia was one of the … Read more
The St. Johns River is the longest river in Florida, spaning 310 miles it winds it’s way through twelve counties. Often described as “lazy” the St Johns river has a flow rate of only 0.3 mph. Brimming with wildlife and natural beauty there is no better way to discover it’s secrets than traveling along this … Read more
We visited the Florida Keys two years ago and although the drive across the overseas highway is truly beautiful this time around we where looking for a more convenient and quicker way to get there and boy did we find it! We boarded the Key West express from Fort Myers Beach and in less than … Read more
