7 Murder Mystery Train Rides to Try in the USA When train travel first rose to popularity in the United States, many people were uncomfortable with the idea of hurling across the country at the breakneck speed of 30 miles per hour. 30 miles an hour. How could you see anything with the countryside … [Read more...] about Crime can be fun
Midwest Travel
Finding Ethical Elephant Camps In Thailand?
I love questions, really I do. Recently I was asked about ethical elephant experiences in Thailand, and although I do have my go to list, as I pondered the question, I realized that there is no simple answer. What does ethical mean? The dictionary definition states it is relating to moral … [Read more...] about Finding Ethical Elephant Camps In Thailand?
See More. Save Money.
When I was flying to Barcelona, I could save some money, but taking a flight with a 23 hour layover in Stockholm - that is just a day to explore a city in Europe and the travel costs are essentially zero. I have dubbed my method "co-extend" for combine and extend. Here is where you combine two … [Read more...] about See More. Save Money.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Eureka Springs, Arkansas may not be the town time forgot, but it still represents all that was best about traveling when I grew up in the 1960s and 1970s. Trips were a rare opportunity to eat out, and when we did, we didn't stop at McDonald's or Applebees, we stopped at a local restaurant that we … [Read more...] about Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Hotel Indigo
In my quest to experience new properties, concepts in travel and just step outside of my normal selection of vanilla, but safe hotels, I recently stayed at Hotel Indigo just outside of Indianapolis, in Fishers, Indiana. Hotel Indigo is a member of Intercontinental Hotel Group. In my sometimes … [Read more...] about Hotel Indigo
New Orleans – Not just a Port
Not only is New Orleans a destination that is worthy as a vacation destination in its own right, but it also happens to be a cruise port and is the perfect addition to your cruise vacation. Here you will find fascination from a land steeped in history with a cultural mix of the French, Caribbean, … [Read more...] about New Orleans – Not just a Port
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lake Geneva is approximately 5500 square acres and 152 feet at its deepest and 21 miles around. The area was born as a play ground for wealthy barons escaping the summer heat, mostly from the Chicago area; it still draws the rich and occasionally famous, but it is also a destination that can me … [Read more...] about Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Carnival Magic, A Travel Agent’s Review
With an unmatched combination of quality, value and fun, Carnival Cruise Lines has become the worlds most popular cruise line, carrying more passengers than any other cruise operator. From the moment you board a Carnival Fun Ship, you will be treated to a seemingly endless variety of on-board … [Read more...] about Carnival Magic, A Travel Agent’s Review
Tenkiller Lake, OK
Tenkiller park is one of the relatively few lakes in the midwest that offer decent diving, in fact I think it is better diving than the more popular Beaver Lake. If you don't want to camp the park has cabins (think rustic duplex) that you can rent at a very reasonable cost and you have a great … [Read more...] about Tenkiller Lake, OK