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French village of St. Paul clings to past 2007-03-27 07:13:23 By Meryl Pearlstein St. PAUL, France - The French Riviera is dotted with villages, some clinging almost impossibly to the tops and sides of hills throughout the countryside. A favorite is St. Paul (also known as St. Paul-de-Vence), a marvelously preserved and restored gem of a medieval, hilltop village with ... French

Water Photography 2007-03-26 04:19:30 Living in Seattle and San Diego affords us many opportunities to photograph water. Water photography is all around us in many different forms: Dew, droplets, icicles, snowfall, the ocean, waterfalls, and lakes are some of the areas we have enjoyed photographing. In a previous Photo Tips column, entitled "What Do ...

There's more to Maui than sun and surf 2007-03-23 03:55:17 story by Andrea Gross; photos by Irv Green It?s 5:30 in the morning, and I?m shivering on a Maui beach. The sky is still dark, and wind is gusting, testing the resiliency of the palm trees. The waves are crashing into the sand, each one coming closer than the last. ...

Paradise on the Jersey Shore 2007-03-21 03:34:17 My Visit to Spring Lake by Ron Kapon When I got tired of summers in the Hamptons about 20 years ago I opted to spend time at the Jersey shore.  I had a friend who lived there, on the bay, with a swimming pool and a boat.  The ocean was ...

Editor's Column: With Few Reservations 2007-03-19 20:45:22 WHEN "CUSTOMER SERVICE" IS AN OXYMORON I have few reservations about traveling almost anywhere, in almost any season, and on almost any carrier. But there are times when certain experiences give me serious pause. Consider this ?Philadelphia Story.? Twice in the early months of 2007, winter storms forced the disruption ...

A Gem in the Sonoran Desert 2007-03-19 03:59:07 Story and photos by Bob Schulman There?s a saying among the 250 or so foreigners who?ve settled down in this old Spanish mining town in northern Mexico?s Sonoran desert: ?Things long lost somehow still live on in Alamos.? A stroll along the village?s cobbled lanes, porticoed walkways and Andalusian courtyards ...

"Editor's Column: With Few Reservations" 2007-03-17 19:36:36 by Peter I. Rose TRAVEL SICKNESS Eight years ago, before succumbing to what I now realize was inevitable, becoming a travel journalist and editor after a long career of teaching, writing academic books and papers, and traveling, I started writing down some thoughts about my then-present life as a college ...

On The Road Again: Palm Springs 2007-03-16 03:35:44 By Lloyd Carroll Palm Springs gained its initial fame as a 1930s getaway for the rich and famous of the film world. Among the prominent streets in the area are Bob Hope, Ginger Rogers and Gene Autry Drives. Celebrities who arrived later to the area but have also been honored ...

GETTING THERE CAN BE MORE THAN HALF THE FUN. 2007-03-14 02:32:50 by Jim Schaefer When most people think of Montana, two places come immediately to mind: Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. That?s only natural, since ?Montana? is Spanish for ?mountains? and rumor has it there are a few mountains in each of those parks. But looking at a map of the ...

New York State: The Hudson Valley, The Catskills and the Adirondacks 2007-03-12 03:39:06 by Meryl D. Pearlstein Within a two to three hour drive of New York City, a world of arts, antiques, history and magnificent countryside awaits. Nearly two-thirds of the battles of the Revolutionary War were fought in New York State and many opportunities exist to visit important war sites. Arts and antiques ...

TEXAS UNCORKED 2007-03-09 15:19:07 By Linda Fasteson Bucking broncos, bareback riding, steer wrestling, and mechanical bulls may seem an unlikely pairing with fine wines. For the fourth straight year it was a winning combination at the Houston Livestock and Rodeo International Wine Competition?s two great public food and wine events. In the spirit of ... Texas

Ten Best Snorkeling Spots in the World 2007-03-07 06:05:37 Intrepid Snorkelers Choose Favorite Underwater Adventures. BY LARRY TAYLOR My wife and I are avid snorkelers. We have snorkeled in various spots all over the world. So, with this in mind, I decided to write about our 10 best snorkeling experiences. Be aware, these selections are very subjective. What I ...

New Visions of Bogota, Colombia 2007-03-05 01:14:27 By Sandra Scott   Whatever impression people have of Bogota it is sure to be wrong if they have never visited the capital of Colombia or have not visited recently. Our first impression on the drive from the airport to the Crown Plaza Hotel in the heart of the city ...

ZEELAND: A DUTCH TREAT FOR CAPE COD LOVERS 2007-03-04 10:20:59 Text and photos by Peter I. Rose* Sunset over Wellfleet Harbor, Cape Cod Cape Cod is a special place, a land mass flanked by ocean and bay, covered with scrub oaks and pines, miles and miles of pristine beaches, fishing villages that have become resort towns each with its yacht ...

North San Diego: The Lavish Side of Life 2007-03-02 01:32:02 By Sheree Bykofsky You either like San Diego or you love it. From La Jolla to Oceanside, the rich landscape and diverse activities of Northern San Diego have something for everyone to adore. For those seeking a relaxing vacation that combines supreme luxury with spiritual meditation, I?ve found two ...