Taking a leisurely cruise to Hawaii from the west coast of North America is one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to visit this tropical paradise. And while the destination is […]
CRUISE BEATS FLYING TO HAWAII
A WHALE TALE
One of the big things on my life bucket list was to go whale watching and in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we discovered the HQ of whale experiences.
MAYAN MYSTERIES OF COZUMEL
Mayans made Isla Cozumel a sacred place where they built temples to worship their gods. But when the Mayan civilization was decimated, their island fell into obscurity until its magnificent coral reefs […]
BLENHEIM: CHURCHILL’S BIRTH PALACE
Ten privately owned stately homes in England have formed themselves into a consortium to promote their properties. We’ve visited many of them, but today we’ve got our sights on Blenheim Palace – […]
WHO KNEW LIMOUX?
What was it that drew our wine correspondent Jim Walker to the fabulous wines of Limoux? Was it the affable vineyard owners, the magnificence of the Pyrenees or, just possibly, an adorable […]
CAPTAIN REVEALS DARK SECRETS OF CRUISING
At the risk of losing his job and never finding work again in the cruise industry, a veteran Captain reveals some of the darkest secrets of cruising that passengers are never supposed […]
A STATELY DRIVE THROUGH ENGLAND’S GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND
In the middle of England’s former coal country, a dozen massive stately homes cluster, all of them impressive and worth a visit.
CARIBBEAN’S UNDERWATER PARADISE
Grand Cayman may be the epi-centre of the Caribbean’s off-shore banking industry, but it’s the islands beautiful beaches, coral reefs and gorgeous diving sites that draw most people to this underwater paradise.
IMPROVING ON PERFECTION
It’s hard to believe that one can improve on perfection, but sometimes inspiration strikes. When my beloved tells me she is craving thick and creamy macaroni and cheese for supper, I rush […]
BAMBOOZLED IN BEAUJOLAIS
Our wine correspondent, Jim Walker, had searched high and low for a top notch Beaujolais to add to his stable of fine wines. He found one at last … but it came […]
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