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Editor's Column: With Few Reservations 2007-11-20 03:52:53 GOTHENBURG AND SURROUNDS: A SWEDISH SOJOURN Story and photos by Peter I. Rose “All work and no play. . . .” As many of our readers know, I am a social scientist with a longtime interest in studying the movements of people and the challenges of pluralism in our own ...

Merida: A Rich Mayan-Spanish Stew 2007-11-20 03:46:26 By Bob Schulman The Mayan town of T'ho thrived for centuries out on eastern Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula -- until 1542, when the Spanish conquistadores ran the Mayans off, ripped their city down and built a new one for themselves on the spot. They called it Merida, after a wealthy city ...

The Magic of Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel 2007-11-19 01:15:17 On a small island in the Straights of Mackinac- between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas- Mackinac Island reigns supreme as a fun filled travel destination. The “season” opens in May and concludes in October when many of the hotels and small places of business lock their doors, drain their ...

La Manzanilla, Mexico: Timeless Spanish Immersion 2007-11-15 02:41:54 By Jesse Roth I came to La Manzanilla on Jalisco, Mexico’s Pacific Coast from Washington, D.C. to learn to speak Spanish before heading off to grad school. And while my linguistic skills are still a work in progress, I stumbled upon one of the most remarkable places on earth: an ...

Lyon: A Guiding Light 2007-11-12 01:42:51 By Carly Morris France's second largest metropolitan area, Lyon, is a true gem in France's trove of treasure. Nestled in the South-East of France in the Rhone-Alps region, Lyon boasts everything that embodies France and more. Lyon has been a fundamental gateway between north and south since Roman times. ...

Pittsburgh- What An Adventure! 2007-11-08 06:34:40 Ron Kapon I was last in Pittsburgh when there was still a Three Rivers Stadium and the Andy Warhol Museum had not yet opened. Even then the city had begun its transformation from steel mills to boutiques and the gray haze no longer hung over the city. It was time ...

Seeing Mickey and Minnie the easy way 2007-11-05 02:55:38 Tips for a fun getaway to Walt Disney World and Orlando By Phyllis Steinberg Disney World has long been one of my favorite destinations since I was a child. Now, that I am a senior, I enjoy the area even more when I see the faces of hundreds of children ...

Tips for Visitors to Mexican Spas 2007-11-01 05:06:53 Story and photos by Bob Schulman Like most first-time visitors to Mexican spas, I had lots of questions before showing up for my appointment at the new Desert Spa overlooking Cabo San Lucas. For instance, should I take a shower before checking in? Should I keep my underwear on during ...

Surprised in South America- Three Times 2007-10-29 03:58:32 By Sandra Scott To escape northern New York’s winters my husband, John, and I spend three months some place warmer. In 2007, our “winter getaway” was South America. While we had been to South American several times, during this trip we found some pleasant surprises. The new Colombia If ever ... America

A Bit of France in the Caribbean 2007-10-24 04:41:29 My Trip to St. Martin & St. Barths Ron Kapon St. Maarten, St. Martin, Sint Maarten, St. Barts, St. Barths and Saint Barthelemy are all spellings I saw during my four days on the two almost adjacent islands. Throw in Guadeloupe and Martinique and you have a bit of France ... Caribbean

Southern Germany in the fall: Bicycles and Beer 2007-10-22 03:22:52 By Mitch Hamilton Planning a visit to Germany this fall? I had the extraordinary opportunity to spend the better part of the last year living in Leipzig, Germany and am eager to share some of my fun travel adventures. While Leipzig is in the former East, closer to Berlin than ...

Anna Maria Island provides a unique Florida getaway 2007-10-19 03:38:16 A glimpse into yesterday By Phyllis Steinberg When you think of Florida, hi-rise hotels with lavish lobbies and magnificent swimming pools come to mind. But Anna Maria Island, gives vacationers a different view of the sunshine state. There are no hi-rises on this island. The speed limit is only 35 ...

Civitavecchia Italy Have a Look 2007-10-15 17:39:21 By Bobbie Green Virtually un-noticed in today’s world this ancient seaport city, rich with history, Civitavecchia, also known as the Seagate to Rome sits in its shadow, waiting for the world to discover her once again. Although she is still an important seaport with many freighters, commercial and cruise ships ...

Blue Horizons-Quiet at the Lake Shore Resort 2007-10-15 04:27:09 By Laura Lewis-Barr Couples sit in Adirondack chairs; reading, quietly chatting, or staring blissfully out at the endless blue vista of Lake Michigan. Tom Powers, visiting from Cincinnati, tells me: “People speak in whispers here." It’s true. This serene place is filled with only one sound--bird song. All the couples ...

Bonjour Blueberries: Off the Beaten Path in Quebec 2007-10-12 02:01:36 By Kathleen Hegedus-Beeksma Most of my fellow travellers speak French. That leads me to believe that if you’re from Quebec, you probably know the secret; if you’re from anywhere else, you probably don’t. Where is this treasure trove of wonders: cultural, natural and wild? North of Quebec City in ...