Kia Carnival – The Ideal Car for a Road Trip, Whether to a Destination Wedding or for Equally Fascinating Excursions

When our daughter decided on a destination wedding, she and my wife swung into gear with the planning. By the time most of the details were set (and we realized the amount of stuff ... Continue Reading →

Happy 60th Anniversary to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood

It’s ‘back to the future’ for Universal Studios Hollywood as the wonderful entertainment theme park marks the 60th anniversary of its celebrated Studio Tour in a variety ... Continue Reading →

St Petersburg: The James and The Dalí are the Main Highlights of the Art Scene

The next town south of Tampa has developed a vibrant art scene. Two of the biggest draws are The James and The Dalí Museum. Officially known as The James Museum of Western & Wildlife ... Continue Reading →

Kennedy Space Center – A Great Visit For Space Cadets and Wannabe Astronauts of All Ages

If you are of a certain age, the men who sat atop impossibly tall rockets and rode them into space came home as giants among us. Excellent books and films have leveraged this common ... Continue Reading →

The Grinch & Harry Potter celebrate Christmas 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Thanksgiving is almost here, and everyone can give thanks for Universal Studios Hollywood. Why? Because the holiday season will be launched at USH with the always popular seasonal favorites– ... Continue Reading →

Helen Edgington’s History with The Spencer, The Country’s Oldest Literary Themed Hotel

The Spencer Hotel & Spa Helen Edgington bought The Spencer Hotel & Spa in February 1997, as a labor of love. She considers it “an after retirement project.” The ... Continue Reading →

A Glorious Road Trip in a Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus

The lingering winter weather outside of Philadelphia was how we started our road trip. The Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus provided a bounty of features that made the excursion completely ... Continue Reading →

A Visit to Seattle – Even if You Are Not a Music Lover

Seattle and the Pacific Northwest have a significant toehold when it comes to American music. The infamous “Louie Louie” (a staple of every rock band ever formed) was recorded ... Continue Reading →