Plan a getaway to the Croatian island of Hvar. Beaches, crystal water, and breathtaking sunsets away on this lovely island in the Adriatic. Hvar is the most well-known of Croatia's islands. It is the fourth largest and longest island in Croatia....

The new Commandant Charcot is a luxury cruise ship with innovative technology for expeditions and adventures in the Arctic and Antarctic. Developed in Norway, the Commandant Charcot is 150 meters (492 feet) long and is the first icebreaker in the...

What better way to see Iceland than by cruise ship? Here is what you need to know when you cruise Iceland on the Norwegian Prima. What a thrill to embark on a new ship in Reykjavik. Iceland seemed like an old friend since I had been there just a...

Explore La Chiripada Winery—New Mexico's first winery. Located an hour north of Santa Fe, this boutique winery specializes in reds. In a sense, La Chiripada Winery (slang for “a stroke of luck”)—in tiny Dixon, New Mexico—and I grew up together....

Lima, Peru, is one of the world's great food cities. Find out what to eat, what to drink, and where to find the best food in Lima. Considered one of the best food cities in the world, Lima combines the diversity of the Amazon and Andes with fresh...

Relax and rejuvenate with a visit to Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The tranquil setting, great food, and healing waters make this a memorable escape. In the 40 years since my first visit to Santa Fe Plaza, traffic and...